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Sandbag Training
Posted on 9/22/17 at 6:42 am
Posted on 9/22/17 at 6:42 am
Anyone else have a profound love for sandbags?
One of the biggest difference makers I've experienced. Face it, a barbell is an incredibly convenient way to lift weight. 200lbs on a barbell is routine, 135lbs in a sandbag is a legit struggle.
I did Field Strong, a great program from Power Athlete, and there was an entire training block dedicated to sandbags. I came out of it much more stable in barbell movements, and my forearms have never been stronger or my trunk more stable.
Curious if anyone else has experience here.
One of the biggest difference makers I've experienced. Face it, a barbell is an incredibly convenient way to lift weight. 200lbs on a barbell is routine, 135lbs in a sandbag is a legit struggle.
I did Field Strong, a great program from Power Athlete, and there was an entire training block dedicated to sandbags. I came out of it much more stable in barbell movements, and my forearms have never been stronger or my trunk more stable.
Curious if anyone else has experience here.
This post was edited on 9/22/17 at 6:43 am
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Posted on 9/22/17 at 6:54 am to LSUfan20005
I have not but you might like Brian Alsruhes channel on YouTube. He is a strongman
Posted on 9/22/17 at 7:25 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
I do but my sandbag is just a 50 lbs bag wrapped in Canvus and duct tape. Need to get me some bags for heavy lifts.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 9:04 am to LSUfan20005
I have a duffle full of rocks and hiking backpack with an 80 lb bag of quickcrete. It’s legit.
I also love loaded carries at the gym as a finisher.
I also love loaded carries at the gym as a finisher.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 9:43 am to lsu777
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do but my sandbag is just a 50 lbs bag wrapped in Canvus and duct tape.
I just went to HomeDepot and picked up a bag this week and wrapped it in Duct Tape to do rucks around my neighborhood with.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 10:57 am to WavinWilly
A bag from the store can easily work, but having something with handles can really challenge you.
For anyone interested in a formal bag, I have the Battle Bag from Onnit and really like it:
Onnit Battle Bag
For anyone interested in a formal bag, I have the Battle Bag from Onnit and really like it:
Onnit Battle Bag
Posted on 9/22/17 at 12:21 pm to LSUfan20005
The trainer at my gym loves them. We walk with them, run with them, squats, lunges...
Posted on 9/22/17 at 9:34 pm to LSUfan20005
Not in a program, but this time of year is deer season prep. I'm carrying 40-50# bags of corn, seed, fertilizer a couple hundred yards down woods trails. I should be using a 4 wheeler like the other guys, but I'm getting a workout doing it. I've noticed it's easier now than a few years ago when I didn't lift.
My grip strength goes first, for this stuff and for deadlifts.
My grip strength goes first, for this stuff and for deadlifts.
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