Beginner exercise

Landmine Squat

Also called Landmine Goblet Squat

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Landmine Squat

  1. Stand facing a secured landmine and hold the end of the bar at chest height.
  2. Set the feet at a comfortable squat width and brace the trunk.
  3. Sit the hips down between the knees while keeping the full foot planted.
  4. Descend only as far as position remains controlled, then drive through the floor to stand.
  5. Keep the bar close to the chest throughout the set.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Femoris, Gluteus Maximus, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.

MuscleScoreRole
Rectus Femoris1.0Target, Mover
Gluteus Maximus0.9Target, Mover
Vastus Lateralis0.9Target, Mover
Vastus Medialis0.9Target, Mover