So far in our sandbag training series we've looked at 7 exercises that you should do if you decide to give this unconventional way of training a try. Whilst barbells, dumbbells and weight machines can certainly produce excellent results, sandbags have a few advantages over typical gym equipment. ...

There's been an ongoing debate among strength athletes and fitness enthusiasts as to which lift is the "king of exercises" - the squat or the deadlift. Both are superb exercises which work your entire body and produce unbeatable strength and muscle gains. Typically, it's the deadlift that allows ...

Are lunges part of your lower body training? Well if they aren't, it's about time they were! This compound exercise is a favourite lower body exercise for many athletes and gym-goers.  It's not difficult to learn which makes it suitable for people from all types of training backgrounds, and it ...

Our next sandbag training article in the series revolves around Power Cleans. We've all seen weightlifters in the Olympics picking up heavy weights from the floor and hoisting them up before holding them overhead. The clean and jerk is one of the two lifts (the snatch is the other) in this sport ...

Carries are our next sandbag training article in the series - a "bang for your buck" exercise which is incredibly simple and effective. The sandbag carry works a whole range of muscles in your body and takes very little time to learn. This exercise is common in strongman competitions and it's a ...

Our next sandbag training article in the series revolves around the Overhead Press. Whether it's been on a Smith machine, with a barbell, or with kettlebells, just about everyone who trains has done some form of overhead pressing. Unarguably, the overhead press is a first-class compound exercise ...

Our next sandbag training article in the series is for anyone who's got a decent bit of experience of lifting weights under their belt. If you do you'll know that the barbell bent over row is one of the best upper back building exercises you can do. Done with a sandbag, it feels every bit as good ...

All squat workouts have their value. Whether it's heavy barbell squatting, squatting with kettlebells doing goblet squats, squats with medicine balls or simply bodyweight squats. Each lifting exercise hits your muscles in different ways, and the same goes for the bear hug squat, which indirectly ...

Most strength coaches live and die by the barbell and with good reason. While I’m not suggesting that sandbags are an adequate replacement for the barbell, they may just be one of the best kept secrets in the fitness industry. Occasionally it is important to throw a spanner in the works and mix ...

Functional fitness exercises are crucial for maintaining overall physical strength, endurance, and flexibility. These exercises focus on movements that mimic everyday activities and improve the body's ability to perform tasks efficiently. Whether you are an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or ...