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Strongman & Other

Sandbag to Shoulder

Sandbag from the floor onto one shoulder. You throw the sandbag from the floor onto one shoulder in one motion. Trains explosive hip extension with an awkward load.

Category
Strongman & Other
Muscles
Hips, Legs, Back, Full body
Equipment
Sandbag

How to do the Sandbag to Shoulder, step by step

  1. Lay the sandbag between your feet and grab it.
  2. Pull the bag up onto your thighs.
  3. Snap your hips open and throw the bag toward your shoulder.
  4. Turn your head to the opposite side and catch the bag on your shoulder.
  5. Stand all the way up, then set the bag down and switch sides.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Throwing with arms onlypower from your hips and legs
  • Bag hitting your headturn your head to the side
  • Always the same shoulderalternate sides

How to scale the Sandbag to Shoulder

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

  • Lighter sandbag
  • Start from your thighs
  • Sandbag Clean

Also known as

Sb to shoulder · Stsh

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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