Landmine deadlifts are awesome for accessory work. Think of accessory work as the sides to your entrée, with your entrée being either a deadlift, a bench press, or a squat.
Landmine deadlifts are really effective at mimicking the movement of a deadlift. They’re also just fun to do.
For this exercise, you are going to need a landmine. A landmine is a barbell that is anchored into place at one end. If your gym doesn’t have one, an alternative is to just put a barbell into a corner.
The only other item requirement is a weight plate or two. Thank goodness for easy setups.
Note: All photos taken are mine.
1. Put your weight plate on the barbell.
2. Stand shoulder width apart.
3. Interlace your fingers and grab the end of the landmine.
4. Lift the barbell.
5. Bend your knees, making sure you are not parallel to the ground, but instead have your butt a little bit higher.
6. Straighten your legs out again to finish the move.
Congratulations! You just performed a landmine deadlift. I recommend doing 3 sets of 8. When it comes to the amount of weight, just do whatever you feel most comfortable with. Make sure to add more weight as you get better at the movement.
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