Sandbag Fitness Training

When it comes to functional training one of the best bits of training equipment to have is a simple sandbag. Training with sandbags provide a unique fitness experience and helps develop amazing grip strength.

One of the reasons sandbags are great for training with is because they are inherently unstable, so your body – especially your core is constantly struggling to maintain balance and keep control of the weight. If you are lifting a barbell then the centre of the weight is always the same. But with a sandbag the load can shift unpredictably– so your core is given a tough workout keeping it in the desired position.

When lifting a sandbag, compared to any other fixed weight such as a barbell or kettlebell – you will find it much harder to lift due to the instability. Compared to many other weightlifting equipment a sandbag provides a much more intense workout. Not only will it improve your balance, it will also boost your strength.

There is a huge variety of workouts that you can do with sandbags – which makes them a perfect piece of equipment to have for doing CrossFit. Movements can include deadlifts, shouldering & cleaning, squatting, holding, carrying, pulling or throwing.

Training with a sandbag will help you shred fat, gain a toned physique, stimulate functional muscle gains and give you unstoppable endurance. Strongmen and athletes have been training with sandbags for centuries. They are one of the oldest, best & most proven functional training equipment available. Also, they are easy to stow away or transport – ideal if you are on the road with work or going on holiday.

Josh Henkin of Sandbag Fitness Systems is an expert in sandbag training. He has developed ideal sandbags for training with. You can make your own sandbag, but over time it is more likely to rip of be damaged.

The benefits of sandbags supplied by Sandbag Fitness Systems are:

• Strengthen the stabilizing muscles in your shoulders abdomen, low back and hips so that you can injury-proof your body
• Develop vice-like grip-strength and hands of steel
• Burn fat at unparalleled rates by performing a series of Sandbag Exercises that I call ‘Power Circuits’
• Break through training plateaus by training outside of the usual “Groove” of barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells
• Supercharge your cardio training by performing some specialized Sandbag conditioning drills
• Uniquely-designed by a strength coach so one-arm lifts like Snatches and Presses can be performed
• Easy Access to inside of bag makes it a ‘snap’ to change the weight of the bag in under 30 seconds
• Virtually indestructible Double-reinforced stitching to preventing ripping and to extend bag life
• Achieve greater variety of exercises and comfort due to the bags unique design with special handles
• Top of the line canvas prevents skin tears unlike other bags on the market
• Specialized high-quality construction prevents sand leakage and allows you train in commercial gyms without worry
• Sturdy snaps along the zipper to seal the bag and keep sandbag training clean and safe

 

View the videos below of Josh Henkin demonstrating workouts with a sandbags

Sandbag Fitness Systems | Josh Henkin

 

5 Best Core Sandbag Exercises | Josh Henkin

 

Click here for a list of UK retailers that supply sandbags – including sandbags (Ultimate Sandbag) by Josh Henkin of Sandbag Fitness Systems (Ultimate Sandbag).

You can also order sandbags and training DVD’s, Book’s and eBook’s direct from Sandbag Fitness Systems in the USA. Click here to visit the store.