Thanks Plateauplower on the landmine presses for shoulders

[tblodg15]

I'm not sure if I'll ever go back to BB OHP. It felt fine for several weeks then all of a sudden I could barely lift my arm or dress myself

BB OHP is one of the 3 lifts that I have written off forever. It hurts my shoulder bad right from the first set but I can do DB presses with no issue. I will try these landmine presses in a future block as well. Cable flyes also hurt my left shoulder really bad and for some reason I kept trying them until I realized I don’t need them as there are plenty of other movements I can do for my chest.

Squats also bother my left shoulder but I am not giving those up. Since I lift at home I will be buying a buffalo bar and a safety squat bar though so I can work in those movements and give my shoulder a break.

[Plateauplower]

BB OHP is one of the 3 lifts that I have written off forever. It hurts my shoulder bad right from the first set but I can do DB presses with no issue. I will try these landmine presses in a future block as well. Cable flyes also hurt my left shoulder really bad and for some reason I kept trying them until I realized I don’t need them as there are plenty of other movements I can do for my chest.

Squats also bother my left shoulder but I am not giving those up. Since I lift at home I will be buying a buffalo bar and a safety squat bar though so I can work in those movements and give my shoulder a break.

I love OHP but yea they just tear my shoulders up. I even completely changed my form to use a narrower grip and keep my elbows tracking in front instead of flaring out wide but eventually those too caugh5 up with me and caused issue. I hope I can get back to doing DB presses those are arguably better for shoulders anyway, I can’t do incline bench either which I really miss.

Low bar squats are a no go for me, but I’m able to get into a high bar position without much issue, the first set or two my shoulder feels tight but it seems to be okay after. Safety Squat bar would be a great addition as would a trap bar. Trap bar deadlifts are a fun lift to work in at some point. I almost need a platform to stand on to start the movement from what would be the bottom of my squat position but they are fun and pretty easy on the lower back / and great for shoulders.

[ajdahlheimer]

I got this as a late x-mas present. Really looking forward to incorporating some landmines and rows into my routine with it.

https://www.roguefitness.com/post-la...4aAnvmEALw_wcB

[Mark1T]

Nice, AJ!

[Cantplankwell]

I got this as a late x-mas present. Really looking forward to incorporating some landmines and rows into my routine with it.

https://www.roguefitness.com/post-la...4aAnvmEALw_wcB

Brilliant, planning to order one.

[bodyhard]

I got this as a late x-mas present. Really looking forward to incorporating some landmines and rows into my routine with it.

https://www.roguefitness.com/post-la...4aAnvmEALw_wcB

Awesome!

[ImBunky]

Will have to give them a try. Looks like it would put less strain on my lower spine, thoughts?

[Capt_Lou]

Been a bit since I have posted.....

Yea I have had some left shoulder impingement the last few months...Found these to be a great 2nd or 3rd exercise to really burn out the delts.

My primary movement has been kneeling smith overhead presses. Found that I can move my body a little forward and back to find that sweet spot where it does not hurt the shoulders. Keeping the elbows a bit forward on the press causes me very little pain. Plus these are hard as hell to do, and not a lot of weight is needed.

[Mark1T]

Will have to give them a try. Looks like it would put less strain on my lower spine, thoughts?

No stress on my spine at all.

[Iceman1800]

Youtube search Meadows rows for a cool back exercise with that landmine

[Cantplankwell]

Yeah thanks PP...got to keep these things quiet

I ordered mine yesterday from Rogue...Back ordered....2-4 weeks delivery!!

[ajdahlheimer]

Youtube search Meadows rows for a cool back exercise with that landmine

Yep, I've been super setting Meadows rows with normal landmine rows the last couple weeks. They absolutely kick my ass.

[bodyhard]

Youtube search Meadows rows for a cool back exercise with that landmine

About to start these, thanks!!

[Plateauplower]

The best Landmine attachment I’ve found for Rows is this.
https://smile.amazon.com/Body-Solid-...ster+t-bar+row

You can use a regular narrow neutral grip cable row attachment just under the bar, but for whatever reason this just hammers my back in the right places. I find it best to load the bar with 25s instead of 45s because it gives a little extra ROM at the top. I’ve used it with Mark (Payton) when he was in Chicago area and we hit a session in my garage gym. He ordered one to be delivered when he got home. Not sure why it feels so good to me, but it just does.

[gipper53]

I got this as a late x-mas present. Really looking forward to incorporating some landmines and rows into my routine with it.

https://www.roguefitness.com/post-la...4aAnvmEALw_wcB

These are very useful. Titan makes a decent landmine post also that is about 1/3 the cost of Rogue's. I know Titan has plenty of haters, but really not much to go wrong with this simple device. I've got one and it works just fine. I have a Body Solid GOWT plate holder that has the barbell holder posts in it. I just stick the landmine post into that and it works great.

[ajdahlheimer]

The best Landmine attachment I’ve found for Rows is this.
https://smile.amazon.com/Body-Solid-...ster+t-bar+row

You can use a regular narrow neutral grip cable row attachment just under the bar, but for whatever reason this just hammers my back in the right places. I find it best to load the bar with 25s instead of 45s because it gives a little extra ROM at the top. I’ve used it with Mark (Payton) when he was in Chicago area and we hit a session in my garage gym. He ordered one to be delivered when he got home. Not sure why it feels so good to me, but it just does.

Nice. Do you just straddle the bar when using it, similar to when doing T-bar rows with the landmine?

[Mark1T]

The best Landmine attachment I’ve found for Rows is this.
https://smile.amazon.com/Body-Solid-...ster+t-bar+row

You can use a regular narrow neutral grip cable row attachment just under the bar, but for whatever reason this just hammers my back in the right places. I find it best to load the bar with 25s instead of 45s because it gives a little extra ROM at the top. I’ve used it with Mark (Payton) when he was in Chicago area and we hit a session in my garage gym. He ordered one to be delivered when he got home. Not sure why it feels so good to me, but it just does.

Good bar. I also use a V-Bar for close-grip rows. I straddle the bar. Great exercise.

[Plateauplower]

Nice. Do you just straddle the bar when using it, similar to when doing T-bar rows with the landmine?

Yes, straddle the bar. Its just a wider grip and better ROM due to the geometry of the bar vs a narrow cable pulley handle v bar (narrow grip rows). But for whatever reason it smokes my entire back outer lats and inner back at the same time.

[ajdahlheimer]

Yes, straddle the bar. Its just a wider grip and better ROM due to the geometry of the bar vs a narrow cable pulley handle v bar (narrow grip rows). But for whatever reason it smokes my entire back outer lats and inner back at the same time.

D@mn it PP. Last thing I need is more lifting shat, but I think I need to get this.........

[Plateauplower]

D@mn it PP. Last thing I need is more lifting shat, but I think I need to get this.........

It will be worth it, pretty inexpensive. I spent twice that on nerf guns so far today and I might go get more....SRS

https://smile.amazon.com/Zuru-X-Shot...8-8&ref=sr_1_8

https://smile.amazon.com/XShot-Advan...RNRVVDQ7HBWRXE


They had these at my local Aldi grocery store clearance priced from Christmas for $10.99 I bought 6 of them going to have some epic nerf wars this summer with the kids. Also scored a "Baby Alive" doll that's like $40 for $9 lol I doubt I'll play with that though...

https://smile.amazon.com/X-Shot-500-...EHSXVWMYPZGWG9

Also bought 4 "crates" of these darts for $5:99 at Sams Club....Expensive nerf day

[ajdahlheimer]

It will be worth it, pretty inexpensive. I spent twice that on nerf guns so far today and I might go get more....SRS

https://smile.amazon.com/Zuru-X-Shot...8-8&ref=sr_1_8
They had these at my local Aldi grocery store clearance priced from Christmas for $10.99 I bought 6 of them going to have some epic nerf wars this summer with the kids. Also scored a "Baby Alive" doll that's like $40 for $9 lol I doubt I'll play with that though...

Right on. I have been eyeing a Trap bar that was $150, so this is way cheaper.

[Plateauplower]

Right on. I have been eyeing a Trap bar that was $150, so this is way cheaper.

That's a great option too IMO.
https://smile.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell...8-8&ref=sr_1_8

Put that in your saved for later items. Its $150 now but I bought mine for $90 (2016) they fluctuate a LOT. Its not the best but it gets the job done just fine...The extra sleeve length is nice if you have bumper plates.

[drkelly74]

I like these as well. If you want to ratchet up the intensity, do them from a kneeling position. Gravity is a mf.

That is how I do them. I am 6'2", with fairly long arms so when standing with my arm extended, there isn't much weight pushing down on my shoulder.

[anonymous]

These seem to be pretty good so far, although I'm not going remotely close to heavy on them and pre-exhausting with high rep laterals before the pressing

[bodyhard]

These seem to be pretty good so far, although I'm not going remotely close to heavy on them and pre-exhausting with high rep laterals before the pressing

Laterals don't bother your shoulder?

[ajdahlheimer]

The best Landmine attachment I’ve found for Rows is this.
https://smile.amazon.com/Body-Solid-...ster+t-bar+row

You can use a regular narrow neutral grip cable row attachment just under the bar, but for whatever reason this just hammers my back in the right places. I find it best to load the bar with 25s instead of 45s because it gives a little extra ROM at the top. I’ve used it with Mark (Payton) when he was in Chicago area and we hit a session in my garage gym. He ordered one to be delivered when he got home. Not sure why it feels so good to me, but it just does.

Bump for Update: Plateauplower--I ordered the attachment you recommended above--last week. Supposed to arrive today. Thanks.

-AJ

[Payton1221]

Bump for Update: Plateauplower--I ordered the attachment you recommended above--last week. Supposed to arrive today. Thanks.

-AJ

He ought to get a commission, because I bought one on his recommendation as well. I like it!

[ajdahlheimer]

He ought to get a commission, because I bought one on his recommendation as well. I like it!

[Plateauplower]

Bump for Update: Plateauplower--I ordered the attachment you recommended above--last week. Supposed to arrive today. Thanks.

-AJ

You will like it SRS.

He ought to get a commission, because I bought one on his recommendation as well. I like it!

You got the chance to use mine before ordering so that was all you
I wish they would give me a commission, their corporate HQ is really close to my house, when I was building the garage gym I bought a LOT of stuff there, mostly from their discount section minor scratches etc still warrantied for life. I think I bought most of my bumper plates for like .50/lb maybe less

[ImBunky]

Will likely be ordering one soon.

Curious if anyone has used this, or has some other approach for doing a shrug type movement from laying against an incline bench. I am trying to reduce pressure on my L5 which aggregates my sciatica.