What is Torsonator?
Sometimes also referred as a landmine unit due to original versions resembling a landmine, the Torsonator allows for the barbell to be rotated around a central point, as opposed to being lifted relatively straight up and down.
What muscles does the landmine work?
The landmine row works the following muscles:
- deltoids.
- trapezius.
- erector spinae.
- latissimus dorsi.
- glutes.
What exercises can you do with a landmine?
10 Lowerbody Exercises You Can Do With a Landmine
- #1 – Landmine Single Leg Romanian Deadlift.
- #2 – Landmine Front Loaded Reverse Lunge.
- #3 – Landmine Reverse Lunge Side.
- #4 – Landmine Single Leg Squat – Side Loaded.
- #5 – Landmine Single Arm Reverse Lunge.
- #6 – Landmine Front Squat.
- #7 – Landmine Low Lateral Lunge.
Are landmines good for abs?
You can add the landmine to your workout as a killer ab finisher for either sets or time. Try 3 sets of 6 to 8 reps in each direction with as much weight as you can handle while maintaining good form, or go light and try 3 30-second burnout sets.
What muscles do Viking Press work?
The Viking Press is similar to most overhead pressing in that it is predominantly a shoulder and tricep focused movement.
How much would a Viking bench press?
Bench press – 245 kg (540 lb) raw.
Can a torsonator be used to train the core?
There are many variations for using the torsonator to train the core. This can be done using only the bar or the various torsonator attachments. We will also look at varying the individuals start position and have them either kneeling, split squat kneeling, standing or split stance standing.
What are the main functions of a torsonator?
With a Torsonator, the resistance more closely matches the strength profile of the exercise, keeping more constant tension on the muscle. The trunk / core is responsible for 4 main movements: flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation.
What do you need to use a torsonator?
All you need is an olympic weight, unearthed or earthed torsonator attachment, barbell, weights and accessories. We use the torsonator at the clinic for prescribing a variety of great exercises.
What makes a torsonator different from a barbell lift?
The Torsonator gives rise to a different strength profile than a standard barbell lift, as the distance between the load (plates) and the fulcrum point changes throughout the lift. The further a resistance is away from the fulcrum point, the harder it is to move it.