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Landmine Posts & Handles
Landmine exercises are great for building rotational strength as well as working your core. They’re fun, easy and perfect for including in your HIIT workouts. Specially designed to be used with barbells, our range of landmines include models that can be used with either an Olympic barbell or a standard 1" barbell.
Landmine attachments
The concept of the landmine is that one end of the bar is anchored to the floor whilst the other end is moved up and down. The end on the floor can be fixed in a number of ways, including an attachment that can be fixed to a power cage or a post that secures a bar inside a weight plate.
At the other end of the bar, you can have a handle attachment that sits perpendicular to the barbell and enables you to get a grip in order to perform the exercise.
A popular exercise is the landmine row variation. This involves standing over the bar and can strengthen your back and improve deadlift technique. Other weightlifting exercises with the landmine attachments include landmine squats and the single arm landmine row.
Increase the load using our bumper plates and train using one of our expertly designed landmine handles. Our collection includes a variety of landmine handles, all with different grips depending on your weight training focus.
From straight grip landmines for upper back and chest development, to angled grip landmines for a diverse range of exercises including shoulder presses. And to make sure your landmine stays secure, choose between our landmine posts (which fit inside the inner rings of our Olympic bumper plates), or our double freestanding landmine posts which are ideal for working out with a training buddy.
And don’t forget our landmine attachments for power racks.
What is a landmine handle used for?
A landmine handle attaches to the sleeve of a barbell and creates a more comfortable grip for landmine exercises. Depending on the design, it can help with rows, presses, rotational movements, deadlifts, shrugs and core training. Handles can improve grip positioning and allow more exercise variation than using a barbell alone.
Which landmine handle should I choose?
- The best landmine handle depends on your training goals:
- Single grip handles: ideal for one-arm rows, Meadows rows and rotational exercises
- Straight handles: useful for rows and wider pulling movements
- Multi-grip handles: provide several hand positions for training variety
- Parallel or neutral-grip handles: often preferred for comfort during rows and presses
- Clean & jerk style handles: suited to explosive movements and full-body training
Do landmine handles fit all barbells?
Most landmine handles are designed to slide onto Olympic barbell sleeves, typically 2" (50mm).
Can I use a landmine handle without a landmine attachment?
A landmine handle still requires the barbell to be anchored at one end. This can be done with a ball landmine attachment, a rack-mounted landmine, or a floor-based landmine setup.
What muscles do landmine exercises work?
Landmine training can target multiple muscle groups depending on the movement. Check out our Landmine Exercises For a Full Body Workout to get an idea of which exercises target which muscles.
Are landmine exercises good for beginners?
Yes. Landmine exercises are often beginner-friendly because the fixed bar path can feel more stable than free weights. Many users find them easier to learn than traditional barbell movements while still building strength and coordination. Check out our blog on How to Train with a Landmine for more information.
Are landmine exercises easier on the shoulders and wrists?
Many people find landmine training more comfortable because the angled movement pattern and neutral grip positions can reduce stress on the shoulders and wrists compared with some traditional lifts. Comfort varies by exercise and individual mobility.
What are the best landmine exercises for back training?
Popular back exercises include T-bar rows, Meadows rows, single-arm rows, wide-grip rows and landmine deadlifts. Different handle styles can change grip width and muscle emphasis.
Can I build muscle using landmine exercises?
Yes. Landmine training can support hypertrophy, strength and power development. Progressive overload, training consistency and exercise selection are still the key factors.
Why use a landmine handle instead of gripping the barbell directly?
A dedicated handle can provide a more comfortable grip, greater range of hand positions, reduced wrist strain and additional exercise options. Many lifters also prefer the stability and control of a purpose-built attachment.
What are the best landmine exercises for a home gym?
Space-efficient options include landmine rows, landmine presses, squats, reverse lunges, rotational core exercises and deadlifts. These movements allow full-body training using minimal equipment. Here are our 20 Best Landmine Exercises to get you started.
Can landmine handles be used for T-bar rows?
Yes. Many landmine handles are commonly used for T-bar row variations. Different grip styles can change the range of motion and how the movement feels.
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