Level Up Your Landmine Workout: 17 Different Ways to Use a Landmine Attachment

While it’s most common to use a barbell horizontally (think: squats, deads, bench), you can also flip it on one end and use it with a more vertical or diagonal motion. 

Ah, another reason the barbell is king: versatility for days.  

When you hold one end of the barbell and push, pull, twist, or squat it like that, you’ve entered the minefield. In a pinch, you can push the other end of the bar into the corner of the room or your power rack, but that’s not super stable and it can slide around. It’s safest and most effective to slide your bar into a landmine sleeve instead.  

Types of Landmines 

Landmines are small, lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to use – so there’s no real reason to risk the end of your barbell sliding on the floor when you’re trying to press a heavy load. There are two main styles of landmines to use with your barbell.   

Landmine Attachment 

This landmine connects to your power rack. There are three different types: the 4000 Series, 5000 Series, and 1000 Series. The landmine itself is the same for all three series; it just attaches differently to the respective series of power racks.  

This landmine connects to the outside of your rack’s uprights, so you have plenty of space outside the cage. It’s easy to take on or off using the included band peg. Just slide it into a hole in the rack at whatever height you want (typically low to the ground). The side mount design keeps the attachment out of the way of any other work inside the cage.  

REP’s landmines work with barbells with both a 2” and 1” sleeve.  

Free Standing Landmine 

This landmine doesn’t attach to anything; it sits on your floor by itself. It’s a great choice for lifters who don’t have a power rack or don’t want to connect the landmine to their rack. If you want added stability, you can bolt it to the ground, although you don’t really need to. If you put it up against a wall and slip a plate on the attached peg (to weigh it down), it’s pretty darn stable.  

The unloaded Free Standing Landmine isn’t too heavy (33lbs), so it’s easy to move around, if needed.  

Fun fact: It’s called a “landmine,” because you slide your bar into a hole, and landmines are, well, holes in the ground.  

How to Use a Landmine  

A landmine allows you to use the barbell in different ways. The most common use of a landmine is for overhead presses, but you can hit your body head to toe in so many creative ways with this bad boy.

Here are some more landmine exercises to try:  

• Overhead presses/landmine presses (single arm or both arms; standing or on one knee) 
• Thrusters (an overhead press with a squat at the bottom) 
• Single-arm rows/Meadows rows 
• T-bar rows (You can put a Triangle Row around the end of your bar, if you don’t like holding the barbell) 
• Russian twists 
• Landmine rotations/twists 
• Lat raises 
• Landmine flies 
• Landmine squats (facing the bar or away from the bar, close stance or sumo, box squats) 
• Landmine belt squats (attach your dip belt to the barbell) 
• Landmine lunges  
• Romanian deadlifts/single-leg Romanian deadlifts 
• Landmine deadlifts 
• Single-leg hip thrusts  
• Floor presses (single arm or both arm) 
• Landmine curls 
• Clean and presses 
• And more

Elevate Your Landmine Workouts with a Handle  

Adding a landmine handle to your barbell can allowing you to perform a variety of landmine exercises with enhanced grip, control, and comfort.  

Whether you're focusing on core strength, building explosive power, or diversifying your upper-body routine, a landmine handle attachment is a game-changer.  

Here are two landmine handles to consider adding to your gym equipment:  

REP® x Kleva Built™ Atlas multi-grip cable and landmine handle attachment 

This versatile attachment is designed to seamlessly transition between cable and landmine workouts, making it a must-have for any functional training setup. The multi-grip handle offers multiple grip options, allowing you to target muscles from different angles during exercises like landmine presses, rows, and squats.

Plus, the movable middle handles and choice of knurling styles—aggressive mountain-style or medium-depth volcano-style—mean you can customize your grip to suit your workout. Made from lightweight aluminum, this attachment reduces strain on your equipment while providing a secure and efficient training experience in home or commercial gyms. 

REP® x Kleva Built™ Atlas close-grip cable and landmine handle attachment 

For a more compact option, the close-grip landmine handle attachment delivers outstanding performance without sacrificing versatility. Designed to transition effortlessly from cable to landmine exercises, this attachment excels in movements like landmine presses, rows, and T-bar rows.

Its offset design offers extra sleeve space for weight plates, while the high-grade aluminum construction and knurling options ensure comfort and durability. Protective flanges also safeguard your barbell sleeves, giving you peace of mind during intense workouts. 

Why Use a Landmine Handle Attachment? 

Using a landmine attachment allows you to perform a wider range of exercises with better ergonomics, minimizing stress on your wrists and shoulders while maximizing control. Whether you're working on rotational movements, unilateral strength, or power-building compound lifts, these attachments help you target key muscle groups efficiently.