Landmine Lateral Raise
Expert Advice
Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum to lift the weight, ensuring your shoulders are doing the work.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand next to the end of a landmine bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the barbell sleeve with the hand closest to the weights.
- Keeping your arm straight, lift the barbell out to the side until it is parallel with the floor.
- Lower the barbell back down to your side with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
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Muscles Worked
Landmine Lateral Raise primarily targets the Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Landmine. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders70%
Secondary
Abs15%
Traps15%
Equipment
Landmine
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Landmine Lateral Raise work?
Landmine Lateral Raise primarily targets the Shoulders. Secondary muscles involved include Abs, Traps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Landmine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Landmine Lateral Raise?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Landmine Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?
Landmine Lateral Raise is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
