Quadriceps exercise

Landmine Squat

How to do the Landmine Squat with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and establish a stable base. Deadlift the weight up into the starting position. Both hands gripping the barbell and the end of the barbell at chest height. Inhale and brace your core, grip and body. Break at the hips and descend slowly.…
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Illustration showing the Landmine Squat
Targets

Muscles worked

Quadriceps muscle Quadriceps Primary Glutes muscle Glutes Secondary Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Secondary Calves muscle Calves Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Landmine Landmine
Technique

How to do the Landmine Squat

  1. 1 Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and establish a stable base.
  2. 2 Deadlift the weight up into the starting position. Both hands gripping the barbell and the end of the barbell at chest height. Inhale and brace your core, grip and body. Break at the hips and descend slowly. Go lower than parallel at the bottom of the squat. Pause for a second then explode upwards. Extend your knees and drive your hips forward.
  3. 3 Exhale at the top. Reset the movement and repeat.