Landmine Stand Up High Knee

Landmine Stand Up High Knee

Description

The landmine stand up high knee is a transitional landmine exercise that rises from a kneeling position to a standing high knee while pressing the bar. The combination builds full body power.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Landmine Stand Up High Knee Instructions

  1. Anchor a barbell in a landmine and load the working end.
  2. Drop into a half kneeling position with the bar end at one shoulder.
  3. Brace the core and keep the chest tall.
  4. Drive through the front heel to stand up tall.
  5. As you rise, lift the back leg up into a high knee.
  6. Press the bar overhead at the top.
  7. Lower the bar back to the shoulder and step back into the kneeling start.
  8. Repeat for all reps then switch sides.

Landmine Stand Up High Knee Form & Visual

Landmine Stand Up High Knee

Landmine Stand Up High Knee Benefits

  • Builds full body power and coordination.
  • Trains the legs, core, and shoulders together.
  • Improves single leg balance and stability.
  • Develops the ability to transition under load.
  • Carryover to athletic explosiveness.
  • Adds variety to standard kneeling presses.

Landmine Stand Up High Knee Muscles Worked

  • Gluteus maximus
  • Quadriceps
  • Anterior deltoid
  • Core
  • Hip flexors

Landmine Stand Up High Knee Variations & Alternatives

  • Landmine Press
  • Landmine Squat to Press
  • Half Kneeling Press
  • Turkish Get Up