# Landmine Rotation

> A standing rotation with a landmine bar held in both hands that trains your obliques and abs.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/landmine-rotation/
Type: Barbell · Core
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/landmine-rotation/122d18c215068bcf.mp4

## How to do it

1. Set a barbell in a landmine attachment and stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder width.
2. Hold the end of the bar in both hands with your arms straight in front of you.
3. Rotate your hips and torso to one side, lowering the bar toward the outside of your hip.
4. Rotate across to the other side and keep alternating.

## Key cues

- Feet slightly wider than shoulders
- Arms stay straight
- Turn the hips and torso together
- Bar toward the outside of the hip
- Controlled on both sides

## Common mistakes

- Bending the arms instead of keeping them straight
- Swinging the bar with arms alone instead of turning the hips and torso
- Rushing the swing

## Muscles worked

- Primary: Obliques and abs
- Secondary: Front delts

## Equipment

Barbell and landmine attachment.

## References

- [StrengthLog: Landmine Rotation](https://www.strengthlog.com/landmine-rotation/)
- [ACE: The ACE Workout Builder for Landmine Training](https://www.acefitness.org/continuing-education/certified/september-2025/8948/the-ace-workout-builder-for-landmine-training/)