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Strongman & Other

Sandbag Carry

Carrying a sandbag. Walking with a sandbag, usually bear-hugged at your chest or on one shoulder. The unstable load really challenges your core and grip.

Category
Strongman & Other
Muscles
Core, Upper back, Legs
Equipment
Sandbag

How to do the Sandbag Carry, step by step

  1. Pick the sandbag up from the floor to your chest.
  2. Wrap both arms tightly around it, bag close to your body.
  3. Stand tall and brace your abs.
  4. Walk briskly with short steps.
  5. At the finish, send your hips back and set it down under control.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Bag slipping downkeep your arms tight around it, regrip as needed
  • Leaning backtorso upright, abs tight
  • Holding your breathkeep taking short, shallow breaths

How to scale the Sandbag Carry

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Lighter sandbag
  • Shorter distance
  • Plan in rest stops

Also known as

Bear hug carry · Sb carry

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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