Abs · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Landmine 180

The landmine 180 is a rotational core exercise performed with a barbell anchored at one end. It targets the abs and obliques, requiring the lifter to swing the barbell in an arc from side to side, engaging the core, hips, and legs for stability and power.

Primary muscle: Abs
Also works: Obliques and Quadriceps
Equipment: Barbell
Level: Intermediate
Category: Abs

How to do Landmine 180, step by step

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with both hands in front of your chest.
Bend your knees slightly and rotate your torso to the right, swinging the barbell down towards your right hip.
As you reach the bottom of the movement, quickly reverse the motion and rotate your torso to the left, swinging the barbell up and across your body towards your left shoulder.
Continue this twisting motion, alternating sides, for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Landmine 180 works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and quadriceps.

Track Landmine 180 in SPLYT

Landmine 180 is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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