One Arm Landmine Shoulder Press

The one arm landmine shoulder press drives the end of a barbell fixed in an anchor along a diagonal path, upward and across the body. That diagonal is its main advantage: the shoulder never has to reach a fully vertical position, so anyone without the mobility for a strict overhead press can still train overhead pressing without forcing the joint. The deltoids and triceps do the primary work, but the off-centre load also requires the core and obliques to stop the torso rotating, so the exercise trains anti-rotation stability at the same time. Keep the feet planted and the ribs down, and avoid turning the hips to follow the movement: the arm crosses the body, the body does not follow the arm. The bar is also easier to set up than a rack: one end sits in the anchor and the other is loaded with plates, which makes the exercise available in almost any gym.