Sandbag Training What are the Pros and Cons

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Sandbag training is very effective for strength training, muscle building or hypertrophy and also conditioning or fitness training. In this video will share the pros and cons to sandbag training, the benefits to sandbag training and reasons to do sandbag training.

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0:00 What are the Pros and Cons of Sandbag Training
0:09 Full body workout with sandbag Training
1:22 sandbag training is true functional strength training
2:57 sandbag training is good for strength, hypertrophy and conditioning
4:39 changing weight isnt fast or easy with sandbag training
6:43 sandbag training is for compound exercises not isolation
8:13 sandbags can be expensive price pro or con of sandbag training

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5 Benefits to Sandbag Training / 5 Reasons to do Sandbag Training

Sandbags are a great strength training tool and has been used for a long time. They are great for building functional strength and commonly used in CrossFit and strongman training. They are an odd lift meaning that are awkward to pick up and carry. They turn regular bar exercises into more difficult variations. In this video I want you to explore the idea of sandbag exercises to add into your training and how it can impact your results.

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[LeeDowningKeat]

Gravity fitness strongman sandbags 50-150kg
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[naagbert]

As a frequent sandbag user I can tell there are literally no cons. I would happily swap sandbags for an entire gym. It’s more useful for everyday strength.

[danniseliger]

One of my main reasons for using a sand bag rather than a bar bell, is the fact that I live in a flat. Sand bags really don't take up a lot of room (one doubles as a foot rest by my couch. And most importantly- you can train without disturbing your neighbors or damaging the floors

[dantekun]

About the con - not being able to change the weigth easily: I have my sand in construction rubble bags in 5kg quantities that are taped off.
I can quickly open the sandbag and throw some of the "weight" out.

[warlordpfa]

Good video mate. Been using sandbags fir a couple months now. They will be a permanent part of my work outs from now on.

[Home_Jimbo]

Great summary sir 👏🏻

I’ve dabbled with sandbags on and off over the years, been back on it for the past few months…quickly reminded why I reverted back to standard BB training - bloody hard work and humbling AF!

One thing it’s highlighted is how weak my wrists and grip are 😞
the core/trunk work is unmatched and ripping a heavy SB from the floor just feels like proper ‘man’s work’ 💪🏻
In short, I’m a big fan!

[paolosmaldone]

You can buy a 50kilos bag of compost for growing plants and vegetables (very cheap)and put in an old canvas sack or laundry bag or empty heavy bag.

[feldgraufox]

Looking forwards to this one mate been enjoying using my sandbag recently.

[patrickbrowder]

I replaced my gym with a sandbag, two dumbbells, weight plates, and an old iron bar I hang weighted grocery bags from.

[Carey]

Pls make videos abt sandbag full body exercises

[SandbagMisfit]

The all around strength gains you get from training with a heavy sandbag outweigh any of the cons! 💪🏻

[freddygoulet]

I’m having trouble deciding what to go with for my first sandbag. The strongman sandbags or the longer sand bags with handles. I will get both eventually, but what do you all recommend for my first? Thinking of starting around the 100 lbs point.

[lindseymckirdy]

Instead of changing weight just change the rep, I use my sandbag in a descending pyramid circuits

[gundamjoe]

Probably been said but if you pre-bagged the sand in smaller viplock bags you could easily control weight changes. So getting rid of the only real con mentioned

[mrbloby]

Army kit bag and bag s of sand from shop come in 25 kg s for like 8 English pounds duct tape everyone should already own your not Gona get that kind of weight any cheaper anywhere else great tool to be used alongside other training I believe

[quincy]

does the sand ever fly out or any dust residue every come out when you slam it? Also just wondering can you hit these? like put them on the ground and pound it without sand flying out? I'm practicing mma too so just curious if I can use this other than just for picking up and training and can use for a ground and pound bag as well like a 2 in 1 combo and would filling this with rice also work? I just dont want sand dust flying out

[Milpower]

A few things:

1. Solid video. Thank you.
2. Your sandbags are WAY TOO flimsy. Fill them all the way. Not firm, but full. Experiment with various media, i.e., sand, construction sand, river rock, pebblestone, etc.
3. Have MULTIPLE bags. EACH person training NEEDS a 50#, 75#, 100#, and a 125# bag. That is good for at least 6 months. ANYONE building up to 200# "sandbags" will be c0ck strong.

4. There are no cons.
a. Changing weight is easy WITH multiple bags.
b. Bag sizes. Slow it down, make it harder.
c. Core engagement is a good thing. Learn to breathe and brace BEFORE lifting ANY sandbag. YOU are not doing either.
d. Prices are what they are. Look online for deals/people selling. I got a 75#, 100#, and 150# TRX set, stitched with Kevlar, for $150 total. GREAT deal!
e. There are no cons.