Finally Joined the Sandbag Club... and It Kicked My Butt
Hello everyone,
I received my 125 lb Strongman-style sandbag from Freedom Strength, and today was its first workout.
Here's what I planned:
- Forward Leg Swings — 15 reps
- Bodyweight Spiderman Lunge — 1 × 10
- Sandbag Half Moon — 3 × 12
- Sandbag Alternating Lunge — 3 × 12
- Sandbag Front Squat — 3 × 10
- Sandbag Bent Over Row — 3 × 12
- Deadbug (Single Side) — 2 × 15
(Rest: 60 seconds between most sets, 45 seconds for the deadbugs.)
By the time I got to the front squats, I was absolutely cooked. My breathing was through the roof, my legs were smoked, and I was questioning some of my life choices. 😂
I just have to say... you all make this look so easy. Watching videos online, everyone looks like they're just having a great time tossing these bags around. Then you actually pick one up and realize how brutally demanding they are.
That said, I had an absolute blast. It's a completely different kind of workout than I'm used to, and I can already tell it's going to become a regular part of my training.
Any tips for someone just getting started with sandbag training? Things you wish you knew when you first started?