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First there was theweight bench, then there werekettlebells.
Now there’s … sandbags?
This isn’t just any old sandbag, though.
This is an Ultimate Sandbag, part of the Ultimate Sandbag Training system created by fitness expert Josh Henkin.
“People are surprised at how much versatility there is with the program.
Three days a week – and that includes cardio!
I asked Henkin for a few sample moves that illustrate how the program really works.
Step backward and slowly begin to lower the back knee toward the ground.
Only rotate to the side of the knee.
As you begin to ascend, the sandbag will come back to the front side of the body.
(Increase the challenge by alternating sides, speeding up or increasing the weight of the sandbag.)
Slowly begin to rotate to just slightly outside the knee.
The opposing foot should pivot to allow the hips to rotate.
Hinge back on the hip closest to the Ultimate Sandbag with the arms straight (top).
Quickly keep the momentum traveling to the opposing side.
Grab onto the middle of the sandbag with the outside elbow tucked toward the body (top).
Pull the sandbag down with the opposing underarm as the sandbag moves to the other side (bottom).
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