If you’re unfamiliar with the landmine, rest assured that we’re not asking you to play a game of ‘squat roulette’ with a live explosive. In this context, the landmine is simply a short metal tube attached to a swivel joint – you’ve probably seen one attached to the corner of a squat rack. By inserting one end of an Olympic bar into the landmine, you can perform any number of multi-plane exercises across all the fundamental movement patterns.
“Landmine exercises are joint-friendly and safe for beginners,” says Carrete. “They also allow you to perform a multitude of movements in a reduced space, which increases training density and allows you to be efficient with your time.”