How to do the Sandbag Clean, step by step
- Lay the sandbag between your feet, stance a bit wider than hip-width.
- Reach deep under the bag, hips back.
- Pull the bag up onto your thighs.
- Snap your hips open and bring the bag to your chest.
- Drop under the bag, hug it tight and stand up.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Pulling with arms onlysnap your hips open
- Bag far from your bodykeep it tight to your body
- Lower back rounding a lotcore braced, hips lower
How to scale the Sandbag Clean
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Lighter sandbag
- Pause on your thighs
- Sandbag squat held at your chest
Also known as
Sb clean
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.