About 35% of home gym owners own a landmine attachment, and a unique tool like this may help convince those without to get one. This Viking Grip Landmine Handle from Titan Fitness would be an excellent addition to just about anyone’s landmine setup. At just $55 shipped to your door, it adds versatility and comfort to many of your landmine movements.
In a recent IG story, there was a ton of follow up questions about it, so lets talk about it.
The welds are not extremely pretty, but overall this unit is pieced solidly together and stable. Made with 11 gauge steel, there are no concerns about its durability or long-term functionality, and most won’t get to the weight capacity of 680 lbs. The powder coating is well done and covers the attachment thoroughly. It’ll get banged up over time, but that’s okay, especially considering the cost. This is an attachment that is prepared to take a beating. In total, it weighs 17 lbs, and the total height x length is 16″ x 26.6.”
The landmine handle attaches to any standard 2″ barbell. The screw does help lock it into place, but it may scrape of your barbell a bit. It’s recommended to use a “beater bar” or simply a bar where you aren’t going to cry if it gets a few marks. Nothing more than a tiny scratch has been noticed, though.
You’ll also need to check the tightness often because the tight hold of the “threaded stop pin” is not that strong. However, with all movements, you are pushing the handle towards the landmine. Therefore, it’s not entirely necessary that it’s completely tightened all of the time.
In general, this attachment makes presses, squats, landmines, lunges, thrusters, and other movements you may do on a landmine more comfortable when compared to just holding the barbell, which can be awkward. Without an attachment, your grip may be the limiting factor, whereas you’re able to concentrate on certain body parts when able to have a firm grasp on the 2″ handle.
There are several different grip options. You also also have space to rest it on your shoulder, which helps you do squats or lunges. The handle spacings are 10.5 inches and 2 feet. About 8.5 inches are of space is open in the middle. This is just enough for most to fit their heads in. However, it may be a tough squeeze.
What would make this better? The caveat is that all of these improvements would likely add to the price.
- Some knurling would be nice. The powder coating is extremely smooth, so it can be difficult to grip during the sweatiest sessions, but overall not an issue.
- A few inches more in the middle for a bit more headspace.
- A better way to lock it into place. The “stop pin” is not incredibly strong, as mentioned above.
In conclusion, this Viking Press Landmine Handle is a tough piece of equipment that will add a ton of versatility to your landmine usage. In addition, it’s not going to break the bank or take up much floor space in the gym. While not perfect, it’s a toy that many would benefit from.
