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As you press the barbell, the weight load actually gets lighter. Since you're getting stronger as you extend your arm (due to creating a shorter lever arm), it makes sense to add a band for accommodating resistance: the band creates a continually greater resistance challenge as you continually gain a mechanical advantage. If you're in a split-stance, then you'd anchor the band underneath your front leg. If you're in a parallel stance, you'd anchor the band underneath the same-side foot as the arm you're pressing with. Sure, in a parallel stance you can anchor the band underneath both feet, but doing this pulls the bar more towards the midline of the body, which can make it harder to control. – Nick Tumminello

This version of the angled barbell press combines the standard landmine press and the shoulder-to-shoulder press into a more power-oriented exercise. Get good at those two variations first before trying this one.

Coaching Tips

• Each time you catch the bar, pretend you're catching an egg. Use your entire body. Simultaneously bend your knees (slightly) and arms to absorb the fall and keep the "egg" from breaking.

• It's okay to allow your torso to rotate a bit each time you catch and throw the bar.

Set and rep recommendations: 4-5 sets x 4-6 reps each side. – Nick Tumminello