Train Smarter: Why Landmine Squats Could Be Your Game Changer

At Rere Resilience, our approach to strength training isn’t just about lifting heavier it’s about building resilient strength, improving movement quality, and respecting your body. That’s why we often encourage athletes and clients to explore exercises that challenge the body in smarter, joint friendly ways.

One such exercise is the landmine squat. Stepping away from the heavy barbell back squat can sometimes be the smartest move you make in your functional fitness journey. While traditional squats are a staple for lower body power, they can put significant stress on your knees and lower back, especially when volume or load increases.

Landmine squats offer a safer, more controlled alternative. Anchoring the barbell to the floor allows you to load your muscles safely while keeping movement deliberate and precise. This exercise also heavily engages your core in all planes, improving balance, posture, and functional strength that carries over to everyday life and sports.

Benefits of Landmine Squats

• Protect your joints A natural movement pattern reduces stress on knees, hips, and lower back

• Improve core stability Strengthens muscles that stabilise the spine and support overall movement

• Train smarter not harder Focus on quality of movement, building strength without unnecessary strain

Adapting your training isn’t about doing less it’s about training smarter, respecting your body, and still achieving results. Incorporating exercises like landmine squats into your resilient strength programme allows you to build muscle safely, improve mobility, and maintain long term performance.

Check out our Instagram post for a quick demo of landmine squats in action