Why We Train With Sandbags and Odd Objects

Many clients ask me why I use sandbags and other odd objects instead of the standard pink dumbbells and treadmills. There are several reasons that I incorporate these unique training tools into my program. First off, it's simple and inexpensive. Using a sandbag as an example, you can make a 50lb sandbag very easily and it costs next to nothing.

The real bigger reasons are the multiple training benefits. Total body strength & conditioning, core stabilization, forearm and grip strength are the main fitness benefits received from training with sandbags and other odd objects.

Other secondary reasons include coordination, mental toughness and problem solving. There are more reasons and I could go on and on but you get the idea. The bottom line is that using these training tools gets the job done quick - it is hard and it sucks. It's guaranteed to kick your ass.

You will get in shape fast and you will mentally and physically condition yourself to doing hard work. If you are worried about smudging your makeup, breaking a nail or getting dirty and want to use pink dumbbells and walk easy on a treadmill then freakin crawl away - far away.

Sandbag and odd object training are for those who have a task and purpose in life and are on a mission to get in shape. I use them because they work -quickly and efficiently.

Embrace the pain and know that you are speeding on your way to mission accomplishment.

Eric
Dempsey's Resolution Fitness

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Hi Everyone!

A good barbell runs you 300 bones minimum. A good sandbag, on the other hand, runs ya 30 bucks or so. Sold! Once I began using the sandbag it really kicked my butt, I won’t lie. But, it kicked my butt in a good way. My hands and forearms were taking a beating. No pretty boy straps to help me hold on, just brute strength and sheer determination. The workouts blasted me because unlike many typical gym exercises, the sandbag does not seem to go well with sitting down and lying down, machines, and typical gym training allows you to lie down and sit down. This leaves out a good 85% or so of your body from working, a HUGE waste of time, don’t you agree? I’m sure you do.

I suggest sticking to the ultra basics when beginning with a sandbag. You can combine your sandbag training with bodyweight and now you have a complete workout which can be done anywhere, anytime. My favorites are the sandbag power clean, the zercher carry and the sandbag clean and press. Throw in some pull ups, push ups, squats and lunges and you can transform your body into a rugged, lean and mean Gladiator.

There’s something very primal about ripping into a sandbag and a man handling that unyieldly object. Give it a shot and let me know how it goes for you.

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ERIC

Dempsey's Resolution Fitness

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