Mirafit Viking Press Landmine Bar Attachment

A Viking landmine press attachment slides onto the sleeve of an Olympic barbell to create a multi-use pressing station. When used with a landmine base, it allows you to perform Viking presses, shoulder presses, rows, squats and rotational exercises using a natural pressing path. It's a simple way to add more exercise variety without needing a dedicated machine.

The Viking press primarily targets the shoulders (deltoids), triceps, upper chest, upper back stabilisers and core muscles. Because the bar travels on an arc rather than straight overhead, your core and stabilising muscles work throughout the movement.

Neither exercise is better; they simply offer different benefits. A Viking press uses an angled pressing path, which many lifters find more comfortable on their shoulders. Traditional overhead presses may develop maximal pressing strength more effectively, while Viking presses are excellent for building shoulder strength, power and muscle with less stress on the joints.

Yes. The fixed arc of a landmine press makes the movement easier to learn than a free-standing overhead press. Beginners can start with just the barbell before adding weight, making it suitable for learning pressing mechanics while developing shoulder and core strength.

This attachment is designed for 2" Olympic barbells and slides over the bar sleeve before being secured with the screw knob. It is not compatible with 1" standard barbells.

Yes. This attachment is designed to work with a landmine base or post landmine that anchors one end of the barbell while allowing it to rotate freely during exercises.

You can perform a wide range of exercises, including Viking press, standing shoulder press, push press, landmine squats, landmine rows, rotational presses and split stance presses. This versatility makes it useful for both strength and functional training.

A neutral grip places your palms facing each other, which many lifters find more comfortable for the shoulders and wrists than a traditional overhand grip. It can also encourage a more natural pressing position during landmine exercises.

Yes. A Viking press attachment offers many of the benefits of a dedicated Viking press machine while taking up very little space. If you already own an Olympic barbell and landmine attachment, it provides a cost-effective way to expand your exercise options.

The amount of weight you should use depends on your strength level and lifting experience. Begin with a manageable load to learn the movement and gradually increase the weight while maintaining proper technique.

Yes. Viking presses are commonly used in Strongman training because they closely replicate the pressing movement seen in many competitions. This attachment provides an accessible way to practice similar movement patterns at home or in a commercial gym.

Many people find the angled pressing path more comfortable than a strict vertical overhead press. However, comfort varies from person to person, and no exercise is suitable for everyone. If you have an injury or ongoing shoulder pain, consult a qualified healthcare professional before training.