Which muscles does the landmine rotation work?

The landmine rotation mainly works your obliques and abs. It also involves your shoulders.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the landmine rotation in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Landmine Rotation: how to do it and muscles worked

The landmine rotation mainly works your obliques and abs, with help from your shoulders. You need a landmine setup.

Muscles worked

Main

Helping

Shoulders

How to do the landmine rotation

1
Stand holding the end of a landmine barbell with both hands at chest height, feet shoulder-width apart and knees soft.
2
Rotate your torso and swing the bar in an arc from one hip to the other, pivoting your feet as you turn.
3
Control the bar at each end, then reverse the arc. Keep your arms mostly straight. Breathe out as you rotate.

Form tip: Keep your hips and core braced and use your whole torso, not just your shoulders and arms.

Common questions

Which muscles does the landmine rotation work?: The landmine rotation mainly works your obliques and abs. It also involves your shoulders.
What equipment do I need for the landmine rotation?: You need a landmine setup.
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the landmine rotation in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.