PURPOSE
The Single-Arm Chest Press is the second exercise in Landmine Drill 2.
It challenges shoulder strength and can be used by injured Soldiers to maintain strength in their non-injured arms.
The Figure above breaks down the exercise as a Soldier conducts it.
CADENCE
Controlled cadence
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Single-Arm Chest Press is the Supine position with knees bent to 90 degrees, head and feet resting on the ground.
Position the end of the landmine bar above the Soldier’s left or right upper arm.
Grasp the bar with the left or right hand, raising the landmine slightly off the ground if necessary.
COUNT
● From the starting position, push the landmine up and out from the body.
● After pausing in the up position, return the weight toward the ground until the upper arm rests on the ground.
REPETITIONS
● Complete 5–10 repetitions on one side before switching to the other.