Sandbags are coming!

Posted by beyultraining on March 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

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Just joking, however I am psyched that I just got in my four used army duffel bags. I am making four sandbags, technically pea gravel bags, this weekend for training. Should be a fun time – if a fun time means shoveling little gravel pieces into a hundred ziplock bags. Only thing that makes it worthwhile is knowing the misery these suckers will cause (Again, just joking… I think).

In all seriousness odd object lifting, strongman training, or whatever you want to call it is a great tool to help athletes get better results.

Articles regarding sandbag training
Elitefts article demonstrating some exercises geared towards football players

Article over at Elitefts from Josh Henkin & Troy Anderson discussing the power of sandbag training.

Well I am off to ponder the potential movements and workouts I can utilize these in, and if you happen to be subjected to them….be afraid….very afraid!

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