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Landmine
Landmine Thruster
Front squat into a press in one motion on the landmine. Total body work that moves force from the ground up.
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Why it matters for golf
The thruster ties a squat to a press in one continuous drive. It trains the legs to start the force and the arms to finish it, the ground up transfer the swing runs on, and it builds work capacity fast.
Coaching cues
- Squat with the bar end at the chest.
- Drive out of the bottom without pausing.
- Let the leg drive flow straight into the press.
- Finish long, then ride the bar back down.
Common faults
- The squat and press become two separate moves.
- Chest drops in the bottom.
- Squats get shallow as fatigue sets in.