The Total-Core Pin, also called Landmine, is a heavy metal plate equipped with a multi-directional joint where a barbell or bar can be inserted as a pin. This piece of equipment is useful for performing numerous exercises, including multi-planar exercises, that engage all muscle districts with particular reference to the core.
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Total Core Pins: A Comprehensive Guide
The Total Core Pin, also known as the Landmine, is a heavy metal plate fitted with a multi-directional joint into which the end of an Olympic barbell is inserted. The barbell acts as a lever fixed to the ground, generating arcing trajectories that open up a range of exercises that cannot be replicated with loads in a vertical line. It is a technical tool for training the core in a rotational manner, for performing overhead presses that are safer for the shoulders, and for working the posterior chain with heavy rowing exercises. Sidea offers the 9029 base pivot, three dedicated handles (T, V, Viking) and two compatible barbells — the Axle 50 and the Olimpico Training — to configure complete set-ups in CrossFit boxes, personal training studios and advanced home gyms.
What is the Total Core Pin: definition and function
The Total Core Pin is a floor-mounted attachment that secures one end of the barbell via a ball-and-socket or gimbal joint. The other end remains free and is gripped either directly or via a dedicated handle. The result is a first- or second-class lever, in which the effective load felt by the athlete depends on the distance between their hands and the fulcrum, not just on the weight loaded onto the barbell.
This radically alters the biomechanics of many classic movement patterns. A landmine press, for example, follows a trajectory that lies halfway between a horizontal and a vertical push: the shoulders work at an angle that is more comfortable for the joint, which is why the equipment has become a permanent fixture in athletic training programmes and in post-injury rehabilitation of the shoulder girdle. In terms of rotation, the landmine is one of the most efficient tools for training rotational throws and controlled twists, movements that the barbell Libero does not allow this to be done safely.
Types of Total Core Pins
Base pin with multi-directional joint
The 9029 model is the base plate: it features a heavy base, a recess for inserting the barbell sleeve, and a joint that allows rotation in all directions. It is used freestanding without the need to be anchored to a rack, so it can be moved quickly around the gym. It is compatible with Olympic barbells with a 50 mm diameter sleeve.
T-Handle and V-Handle
The T-Handle (9029/3) offers a neutral, parallel grip for heavy bilateral rows, replicating the principle of the Meadows row but with a more stable grip. The V-Handle (9029/1) features two close-set, angled grips, which are useful for horizontal rows where a tight pull towards the sternum is required, as is typical of hypertrophy protocols for the latissimus dorsi.
Viking Handle and Clean and Jerk Handle
The Viking Handle 9029/4 combines two functions: it enables the bilateral Viking press — overhead pressing with a symmetrical double grip — and serves as a clean and jerk handle for landmine Olympic lifting. It is the most versatile attachment for explosive strength training programmes on the machine.
Compatible barbells
This category also includes two barbells designed to be used in conjunction with the axle: the Axle 50 (9015/7V), a bar with an enlarged cross-section that increases the grip requirement, and the Olimpico Training (9015/8), a 20 kg barbell for high-volume daily use in the gym.
How to choose: a guide to use cases
CrossFit boxes and functional training studios
Recommended setup: 9029 base pin plus Viking Handle and T-Handle. Covers the landmine press, Meadows row, rotational throw and Viking press. The pin is placed freely on the floor, without occupying any stations on the rig.
Personal training studies
For a personal trainer working in confined spaces, the Total Core Pin is one of the pieces of equipment offering the best balance between versatility and space requirements. A single client can perform presses, rows, sagittal squats and core anti-rotation exercises using the same base. We recommend pairing it with a V-Handle and a Olympic barbell training.
Home and garage gym
For those who train at home, the Total Core Pin is a natural extension of the barbell they already own. No additional rack is needed; the weight plate rests on the floor and can be moved as required. A great addition to a setup featuring a bench, a rack and a set of weight plates.
Commercial gyms
In a commercial weight room, the pin must be positioned in the area functional training, preferably secured or placed on a technical mat to minimise noise when the barbell returns to the floor. The full set of handles allows multiple users to work simultaneously on different exercises.
Technical glossary
- Landmine
- An Anglo-Saxon term equivalent to ‘Total Core Pin’. It refers to the ground-mounted pin that anchors one end of the balance beam via a joint, creating arched trajectories.
- Multidirectional junction
- A spherical or gimbal joint that allows the bar to rotate in all planes whilst one end remains fixed. It is the component that enables the multi-planar movement characteristic of the piece of equipment.
- Landmine Press
- A unilateral or bilateral press performed by pushing the barbell along an arched path that is intermediate between a horizontal and vertical press. It reduces the strain on the rotator cuff compared to the classic overhead press.
- Meadows Row
- A unilateral rowing exercise performed by gripping the free end of the barbell secured to the landmine. Developed by John Meadows, it isolates the latissimus dorsi whilst engaging the core for stabilisation.
- Rotational Throw
- An explosive rotational movement of the torso in which the barbell accelerates laterally across the transverse plane. It develops rotational power useful in sports such as throwing, tennis, golf and martial arts.
- Viking Press
- Overhead press performed using the Viking Handle. The symmetrical bilateral pattern allows for heavy loads with a narrower scapulohumeral angle, which is favoured in strongman sports and athletic training.
- Axle Barbell
- A barbell with a sleeve and an oversized bar (typically 50 mm throughout). It makes it harder to grip, thereby training the forearms and grip strength strength directly.
- Olympic arm warmer
- The end of the barbell, 50 mm in diameter, where the weight plates are fitted. This is the section that fits into the Total Core Pin joint socket.
Comparison of Total Core Pin Sidea models
| Code | Model | Main function | Typical use |
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| 9029 | Total-Core Pin - Landmine | Base pin with multi-directional joint | The basis of every landmine setup |
| 9029/1 | V-Handle | Close-up V-grip | Horizontal rows, close-grip pull-ups |
| 9029/3 | T-Handle | Parallel neutral socket | Meadows row, heavy bilateral rows |
| 9029/4 | Viking Handle / Clean and Jerk | Symmetrical double grip | Viking Press, Landmine Olympic Lifting |
| 9015/7V | Axle 50 Barbell | Heavy-duty bar | Grip training combined with the pin |
| 9015/8 | Olympic Barbell Training | Standard 20 kg barbell | High-volume daily use |
Frequently Asked Questions about Total Core Pin
The most frequently asked questions about barbell compatibility, exercises you can perform, the differences between handles, and using the pin without securing it to the rack are listed in the dedicated FAQ section further down the page.
Why choose Sidea
Sidea has been manufacturing and distributing professional fitness equipment since 1999, with a warehouse covering over 4,000 m² in Gambettola (FC). The Total Core Pin is part of the functional training range used in CrossFit boxes, athletic training centres and commercial gyms that have chosen Sidea as their preferred supplier. As an official StrongFirst distributor and Luxiaojun, Sidea selects tools that are consistent with the principles of applied force and mechanical simplicity: no frills, componentthose designed for everyday use, spare partsavailable from stock. The Gym Design service provides bespoke 3D renderings to integrate the landmine pin into the gym layout, taking into account the barbell clearance areas and walkways.
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The Total Core Pin, or Landmine, is a heavy plate with a multi-directional joint that anchors one end of the barbell to the floor. It transforms the barbell into a lever, enabling presses, rows, rotational squats and throws in the transverse plane. It is used to train the core, shoulders and posterior chain with movement patterns that cannot be replicated in the vertical plane.
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The 9029 pin is compatible with any Olympic barbell fitted with a standard 50 mm diameter sleeve. In the Sidea catalogue, the 9015/8 Olympic Training Barbell for everyday use is perfectly paired with the Axle 50 (9015/7V) for additional grip training, thanks to the bar’s larger diameter.
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Version 9029 functions as a freestanding plate resting on the floor, supported by the weight of its base. It requires no rack mounting or fixed fittings, so it can be moved freely around the room. This feature makes it suitable for shared spaces such as PT studios and CrossFit boxes where it is not possible to occupy stations on the rig.
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The T-Handle (9029/3) offers a neutral parallel grip for heavy bilateral rows. The V-Handle (9029/1) features two close-set, angled grips for horizontal pulls towards the sternum. The Viking Handle (9029/4) allows for a symmetrical bilateral overhead grip for Viking presses and landmine clean and jerks.
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The arched trajectory of the landmine press places the shoulder at an intermediate scapulohumeral angle, which is generally better tolerated than the full extension of the overhead press. For this reason, it is often included in post-injury return-to-training programmes or for athletes with restricted thoracic mobility. It does not entirely replace the vertical press, but complements it.
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The pin is used to perform single- and bilateral landmine presses, Meadows rows, rotational throws, landmine squats, thrusters, Viking presses, single-leg RDLs with an anchored barbell, twists and anti-rotational holds. With specialised handles, you can perform more technical movements such as the landmine clean and jerk and neutral-grip horizontal pull-ups.
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Yes, it’s one of the most efficient home gym accessories, precisely because of its balance between versatility and space requirements. It requires no rack or wall mountings; it simply rests on the floor and can be moved as and when needed. However, it does require you to already have a 50 mm Olympic barbell and weight plates. It is not a replacement for the barbell, but rather an extension of it.
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The practical limit is determined by the structure of the barbell and the stability of the base, not by the joint itself. In real-world use in the weight room, weights of 40–80 kg are commonly used for exercises such as the Meadows row and the landmine press, with advanced athletes even exceeding this in rotational throws. Bumper plates are preferable to cushion the impact when the barbell hits the floor.
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We recommend using a rubber safety mat of sufficient thickness, particularly in the commercial area, to minimise noise when the barbell hits the floor and to protect the weight plates. In CrossFit boxes, the barbell rack is generally placed on a crash mat or on high-density rubber mats in the area designated for functional training.
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No, code 9029/4 is designed as a multi-purpose handle: it allows for the bilateral Viking press, but also functions as a clean and jerk handle for practising landmine Olympic lifting with a symmetrical grip. It is the most comprehensive attachment in the range for those training for both maximum strength and explosive power on the machine.
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