💪 6 Landmine Shoulder Moves for Supersized Delts

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Here’s what we’re talking about today:

• Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada’s pre-Olympia back workout.

• Six landmine exercises to try for shoulder development.

• A preview of the Classic Physique contest at the 2023 Olympia.

WORKOUTS

Laser-Focused Labrada

Men's Open star Hunter Labrada is determined to elevate his performance at the 2023 Mr. Olympia after slipping from fourth to seventh place in 2022. To reach the next tier of elite bodybuilders, Labrada is targeting the weak spots in his posterior chain to bridge the gap and hopefully secure a top-five finish.

In a workout video posted to YouTube, Labrada showed off the four moves he incorporates into his back routine, including machine-based horizontal and vertical rows and pulldowns. Throughout the training session, note how Labrada executes slow and controlled pulling motions to engage his muscles and optimize growth.

If you want to watch a master at work, you can check out the video below.

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EXERCISES

Delt Express

Targeting the deltoids is key for those looking to build a broader physique. You can effectively shape and strengthen your shoulders by incorporating compound and isolation movements like the barbell shoulder press and dumbbell lateral raises. However, to maximize your results, you need to vary your exercises and introduce new stimuli to challenge your muscles. That's where the landmine press comes in.

Adding this exercise to your push day can help you target your delts from different angles, leading to more significant muscle growth and development. We’ve provided a comprehensive breakdown of six landmine shoulder variations, highlighting how these moves effectively engage the anterior, posterior, and lateral deltoid muscles. Once you learn these exercises, you’ll never wait an eternity for a clear power rack again.

BODYBUILDING

BarBend’s 2023 Classic Physique Olympia Preview

As viewers eagerly await the showdown in the Classic Physique division at the 2023 Olympia, one question looms: Can Chris Bumstead secure his consecutive fifth title, or will a new champion emerge? The anticipation is palpable, with 39 contenders vying for the throne in Orlando this November.

Only three men have claimed the Olympia crown since the division debuted in 2016, and CBum has been on the top for more than half that time. However, recent adjustments to weight limits factor in the competitors' height, granting an advantage to those with a larger frame, such as Breon Ansley and Ramon Rocha Quieroz, which may level the playing field.

For an in-depth analysis of the entire roster and the formidable contenders who could give CBum a run for his money, be sure to check out our preview below.

THE DROPSET

An Olympia Withdrawal

• Kamal Elgargni pulled his name from the 2023 Olympia. Listen to what led the former 212 Olympia champ to withdraw.

• Who do you think will win the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia? Get our take on the top contenders and examine the roster for yourself.

• Watch coach Hany Rambod and 2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan work through an entire chest routine just weeks before the big show.