The landmine kneeling thruster press is a landmine press performed from a tall kneeling position. The lifter dips at the hips, drives up using the glutes, and presses the landmine bar overhead in one combined motion. The kneeling base limits leg drive and forces strong glute and core engagement.
Muscle Group
Core, Front Deltoid, Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment Required
Landmine
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Combines hip drive with overhead press
- Tall kneeling base limits leg drive
- Strong core and glute engagement
- Builds shoulder power
- Different stimulus than standing thrusters
- Useful for athletic conditioning
How to perform
- Set up a barbell in a landmine attachment.
- Load the free end with weight plates.
- Kneel on both knees facing the loaded end.
- Pick up the free end and bring it to your chest with both hands.
- Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
- Sit your hips back slightly while keeping your torso upright.
- Drive your hips forward and press the bar up and away from your chest.
- Lower the bar back to chest level under control.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary