02/02/2026
Bored of Your Routine? Try This (Thank Me Later)
I’m a simple-movements, big-results kind of lifter—give me stuff that builds speed and power. A strength coach buddy recently tossed me the Landmine Clean & Press, and now it’s my favorite way to wake up the nervous system without wrecking my shoulders.
Why it keeps me inspired: it’s explosive, it teaches you to drive with the legs and hips, and the angled bar path is way more shoulder-friendly than straight-overhead pressing. Bonus: your core has to brace like a champ so the bar doesn’t boss you around (you’ll feel that anti-rotation work).
How I keep it simple:
Clean the bar from the floor or thigh—stand up fast, then
Punch it up in front of you (not straight overhead),
Lower smooth, reset, repeat.
If it feels like flinging a javelin made of iron, you’re close. If it feels like your back is doing all the work, lighten up and use your legs.
Want help with programming, recovery, or a clean pre-workout stack that won’t make you jittery? Swing by Max Muscle Sports Nutrition – Stone Mountain or call us—we’ll set you up with science-backed support so this move feels powerful, not punishing. 💪
(Coach-y footnote for the nerds: landmine pressing is widely used because the angled path is joint-friendly, builds shoulder stability, lights up core control, and pairs great with contrast power work. Think: strong, fast, athletic.)