Sandbag Workouts for Military Training

Sandbags are used in military training as a highly effective way to train the core, grip, upper body, and lower body musculature all in one workout session.

They are also used for heavy training, fitness, military conditioning, cross-training, and strength training
Sandbags are highly versatile workout tools that are constructed with 1000D MIL Spec Fabric, highly durable YKK Zippers


Here are some examples of sandbag workouts used in military training:

  • Sandbaby Murph Workout: This workout includes 100 push presses, taking the sandbag to the left and right shoulder, and 200 lunges (100/leg). Chest-carry the sandbags
  • Navy SEAL Sandbag Training Workouts: This program includes high-intensity training using tools available in any environment. Here's a sample workout program
    • 10 rounds of 10 sandbag clean and press, 10 sandbag squats, and 10 sandbag burpees.
  • Sandbag Strength Program from Military Muscle's Bob Thomas: This program includes the following exercises
    • Heavy bag get-up: 10 minutes
    • Step-ups to a 20-inch box: 40 reps
    • Sandbag clean and press: 5 reps
    • Sandbag squats: 10 reps
    • Sandbag lunges: 10 reps (each leg)
    • Sandbag bent-over rows: 10 reps
These workouts are designed to improve strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

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