So it's no secret that
I like using equipment that offers multiple exercises.
When it comes to THAT, the sandbag is one of the kings
of the hill. I've been messing around with this thing
for awhile now (you're going to see a lot more sandbag
stuff coming your way in the coming months) and it is
AWESOME.
I HIGHLY recommend grabbing
one of these, if you don't already have one. I have
a bag filled with 70 lbs of sand. It can be used for
a TON of exercises.
To grab yours (a bag
and filler bags make a complete set), click
here.
We carry them in the Staley
Training Store and have some great deals on them.
Going to have to get me
one of the 150 pounders next, I think.
Anyways, this exercise
puts the "fun" back in "functional"...okay,
maybe not...it really depends on how much you like really
hard, unglamorous work :) Me, I find this one fun.
Set your sandbag on the
ground and kneel down on one knee in front of it. Start
with your right leg forward and the bag just in front
of you, like in the picture.
Beng forward and slide
your hands underneath the bag - make sure you keep your
core and lower back tight - your lower back should have
an arch in it. You'll feel a great stretch in your right
glute as you lean forward - most of your power is going
to be coming from that right glute and from your back.
Now heave the bag up and
over your left shoulder. The video shows this movement
in it's entirety, so definitely watch that.
Flop the bag down on the
ground, grab it again then shoulder it again.
After doing 4 or 5 reps
on one side, switch legs (left leg forward now) and
repeat. Scoop the bag up.
Heave that sucker up in
a powerful movement.
Get it up and over your
right shoulder.
Now flop it back down
on the ground in front of you and repeat.
You can pretty easily
see why this one is so functional. It's another great
way to pick up heavy things and set them down again...
So
click here to go grab yourself a sandbag set now...
