SANDBAG TRAINING - Is it Worth it or Not?

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  • @pederstrand8349
    @pederstrand8349 5 лет назад +204

    " ...a bag of dog food or dead body. All of those great moments in life you're not expecting." I'm a mortician AND a dog owner. These will be great for me!

    • @Bree-Ones
      @Bree-Ones Год назад

      Was not expecting that. I'm sold. 😂😂😂

  • @sunderzilla
    @sunderzilla 5 лет назад +293

    I'm a firm believer that when it comes to gym equipment, it's either buy nice or buy twice.

    • @shrimpanzee001
      @shrimpanzee001 4 года назад +8

      My experience exactly. I've had a pair of straps, a lever belt and two dipping belts break on me because I didn't want to spend too much. Had to end up getting the quality stuff anyway lol

    • @absentehhh8263
      @absentehhh8263 4 года назад +2

      That's everything!

    • @rorycreane7581
      @rorycreane7581 4 года назад +16

      Buy once cry once

    • @iandavies7991
      @iandavies7991 2 года назад +15

      Sometimes that’s a calculated choice. If you do t have the cash to put down on top quality equipment its ok to get some cheaper now with the expectation of replacing in the future.
      I’d rather train with cheap kit than not train until I can afford better.

    • @dokterkarel
      @dokterkarel 2 года назад +5

      Most of my equipment is either fabricated myself (welded) or modified.

  • @anthonyucella4243
    @anthonyucella4243 3 года назад +27

    At 6:32, in the background, I saw a person lifting an atlas stone with a leg cast on...I officially have no excuses. Love this content.

  • @mayssm
    @mayssm 5 лет назад +402

    I filled my bags with steroid needles. Every time I pick up a 300 lb bag, I become strong enough to pick up another bag. Now I carry around 10 bags.

  • @JacobPuthoff
    @JacobPuthoff 5 лет назад +65

    Sandbags part 2? Yes, please.

  • @eriklares90
    @eriklares90 5 лет назад +27

    Due to my circumstances, I can't afford a gym, and I dont have access to anything more than dumbells and 1 inch plates. I dream of competing when I am done with nursing school, but have a lot of work to go before I can compete. I made my own 150lb sandbag out of an army duffel bag 16 bucks on amazon, target laundry bag (4 bucks), and pea gravel. It's done amazing things for me. I've built 10 lbs of muscle since february.
    Also, gotta thank you, Brian, you are one of my main inspirations for strongman.

    • @DinkAndDrive
      @DinkAndDrive 5 лет назад +1

      what is your program? I'm in a similar situation!

  • @1187steele
    @1187steele 5 лет назад +285

    Dirty needles bag carry that is extreme

    • @rockirodriguez2504
      @rockirodriguez2504 5 лет назад

      The Steele lol

    • @Mrs_Canary
      @Mrs_Canary 5 лет назад +2

      For intensity lol

    • @ez6791
      @ez6791 4 года назад +8

      Gives that extra kick of adrenaline

    • @Kirkmichals
      @Kirkmichals 4 года назад +3

      for when you're really hardcore

    • @timztraining2060
      @timztraining2060 4 года назад +6

      Just make sure u use ur old tren needles so u get a intraworkout boost

  • @Stonesorrow
    @Stonesorrow 5 лет назад +126

    "...a bag of dog food or a dead body"
    Hol up. One of these things is not like the other.

    • @hodornador6085
      @hodornador6085 5 лет назад

      Hahaha

    • @Sal05417
      @Sal05417 5 лет назад +4

      both of them aren't like the other

    • @ethanking4954
      @ethanking4954 5 лет назад +4

      Yeah who has trouble picking up dog food?

    • @martinXY
      @martinXY 4 года назад +3

      Doggo has different opinion

    • @JB-lr8zc
      @JB-lr8zc 4 года назад

      Carol Baskin recommends rubbing sardine oil on the body first, then its dog or big cat food.

  • @tjhr6612
    @tjhr6612 5 лет назад +39

    Just ordered a bunch of sandbags for my home gym yesterday! So happy to see this video today! I requested this video from you earlier this year

    • @mattdouglas8900
      @mattdouglas8900 5 лет назад +2

      Which bags did you order? Do you like them?

  • @lief915
    @lief915 5 лет назад +79

    Hey Brian, loved the video and will definitely have a go at making some sandbags, I think they'll help massively with my work (car and truck tyre fitter).
    Unrelated though, I've been using your free programs and entered a deadlift comp on the weekend where I pulled 250kgs (550lbs). I just wanted to say thank you for the advice and all the motivation. I'd been stuck at 180kg (400bs) until I started watching you about 6 months ago and I just wanted to say thanks

  • @MrHankHill
    @MrHankHill 5 лет назад +66

    Purchased a sand bag, now off to home depot for some sand.

    • @gunfighterdrummer
      @gunfighterdrummer 4 года назад +4

      Love the name hehehe

    • @MrHankHill
      @MrHankHill 4 года назад +2

      @@gunfighterdrummer thank you

    • @ddw-ge1ss
      @ddw-ge1ss 4 года назад +8

      Go to a beach that’s not busy lol

    • @stevethea5250
      @stevethea5250 3 года назад +1

      @@MrHankHill so we go to the beach for sand?

  • @chaseeustice4933
    @chaseeustice4933 5 лет назад +9

    It’s scary how I was sitting at work yesterday thinking, I need to make some sandbags to train with... and BOOM here comes Brian with the knowledge

  • @jgregg7100
    @jgregg7100 Год назад +3

    Flipping rolled up bounce houses is amazing workout. Was a delivery driver for few years and unreal the strength you gain from it

  • @PenguinzFtMFW
    @PenguinzFtMFW 5 лет назад +7

    Brian thank you for all your awesome content. Because of some things you have provided programing and finisher stuff I finally broke the 405 deadlift..
    And I feel on top of the world today

  • @michaelc1858
    @michaelc1858 5 лет назад +5

    I just started using sandbags. As a conditioning circuit after my main lifts. It’s such an awesome tool. Thanks Brian, I’m a huge fan.

  • @jkdwarrior3
    @jkdwarrior3 5 лет назад +18

    Definitely want that part 2

  • @undrachevr
    @undrachevr 5 лет назад +8

    Watching past Brian Alsruhe videos while he uploads a new one.... ☺ Its like you knew what I wanted.

  • @kauerpc
    @kauerpc 5 лет назад +1

    You are definetely better. First video of you ever that I had to rewatch to understand all sentences, despite how fast you have always talked. Thanks for the video, Brian!

  • @HOLLYWOODUNAPOLOGETIC
    @HOLLYWOODUNAPOLOGETIC 5 лет назад +15

    I love my sandbag! I bought mine to use as a "log carry" and has straps I can wear on my back. I plan on getting heavier ones for the reasons you just mentioned. I planned on using my 50" duffle bag and loading it up with smaller bags to modify weight. But I may just pick up a 19" and 24". Both can be bought new for under $20.

  • @Lightbearer1991
    @Lightbearer1991 2 года назад +8

    I got my 200 lb sandbag off amazon. Company named shogun was 45 dollars and ive had 2 years. Never had any issues. No holes or leaks.

  • @kapitaine4104
    @kapitaine4104 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks brother! Really helpful stuff here. I got my first sandbag rigged up this week and tying it off really does change everything - it's like the difference between lifting a dead weight and lifting a weight that's actively fighting you.

  • @blainepenrod1509
    @blainepenrod1509 5 лет назад +1

    Appreciate how in depth and comprehensive the explanations are.

  • @TheSiMan
    @TheSiMan 5 лет назад +12

    I’ve just been looking around RUclips for a good sandbag video the past couple of days so you must have read my mind! Definitely up for a part 2 video!

    • @RussellDeacon
      @RussellDeacon 5 лет назад +2

      I used the cerberus ones, really tough.

  • @unknownstrongman
    @unknownstrongman 3 года назад +5

    I bought a 150lb bag. Just filled it yesterday. There's sand everywhere. I dont mean its spilled from the bag, it's just managed to get everywhere from when I filled it. It's in my kitchen, my bedroom, front porch. Like magic sand.

  • @j.p.provence7349
    @j.p.provence7349 5 лет назад +2

    Great video! Love, love, love sandbags! I've never heard cradle pick before. I typically hear vertical pick and horizontal pick. Vertical pick for carries(where you can't shoulder it) and Horizontal for loads. Or in my case(and your wife's I think), I'm too short to do vertical picks on loosely packed bags(more common than you think). So I just do horizontal picks, avoids banging into my knees as i stand. Great upper back work constantly crushing it in during a horizontal carry. Favorite exercise is definitely sandbag cleans for max reps in a set time. Just lap it, get that triple extension as high on your chest as you can, then slam it back to the ground: repeat.

  • @derekmorris1160
    @derekmorris1160 5 лет назад +3

    Please do a part 2. I learned a lot from this video!

  • @terranceweis5231
    @terranceweis5231 2 года назад +1

    I think I've already made a comment on this video but Brian is an amazing person for sharing all of what he does and how. He's a beast. I bought a 200lb sandbag, filled it and lifted it... Once. There's a science behind the lift for sure but sweet Jesus what a humbling experience. I absolutely love the raw strength behind power lifting and sandbag lifting. I'm keeping it incorporated into my weekly lifts because I can't possibly get worse than my first one.

  • @andrewzarnoch5640
    @andrewzarnoch5640 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you Brian. I have a 190 I was training with. I weigh 213 time to add 23lbs to that bag. Love the videos brother

  • @williammclean4080
    @williammclean4080 5 лет назад +5

    fighting with the bag trying to get those last few meters is the really character building part of it :)

  • @marshallgiles6255
    @marshallgiles6255 7 месяцев назад +1

    Your information snd knowledge is tremendous. Great job good sir.

  • @amoledor
    @amoledor 3 года назад +3

    Not going to lie, I misjudged you at first Brian, my apologies. Well done, thought out, entertaining, and informative video. Definitely subscribed.

  • @ArtbyPaulPetro
    @ArtbyPaulPetro 3 года назад

    coming here after watching your new sandbag workout video and i can not believe how much BETTER your voice sounds now compared to when you made this video! I hope that's an indication of your general overall health being much better as well! Btw your wife carrying that 200lb sandbag across the gym was just unbelievably impressive! She is a fucking warrior!

  • @matversion2
    @matversion2 5 лет назад +1

    I have been waiting for this one for a while. Super happy for the sandbag video, thank you Brian!

  • @lauraholder7994
    @lauraholder7994 5 лет назад +1

    I just got two sandbags after watching you’re strongman starter kit video so this is exactly what I needed to watch. I also was able to get a keg from your other video. Thanks for your very helpful detailed videos!!!

  • @michaelgrare8036
    @michaelgrare8036 5 лет назад +4

    Best closing system is to use the ring + tennis ball + zip tie & tape. it helps having a tighter closure and prevents the zip tie from bursting on impacts.

  • @uradumby25
    @uradumby25 4 года назад +1

    Brian you are awesome. I will say having just sewn my own copy of a rogue (or any of their similar knockoffs) sand bag. They are not over priced. The amount of time it would take the average person to sew one especially without a good torquing walking foot Machine the "money saving" is negligent. Awesome learning experience, big time consumer.

  • @momatotsosrorudodi
    @momatotsosrorudodi 3 года назад +2

    I just recently bought a 200 lbs sandbag. It's a cylinder style bag(and not a sack style), but I still use liner bags because I'd like to be able to adjust the weight and use it indoors during winter without any risks.

  • @thevikingbeard89
    @thevikingbeard89 5 лет назад +37

    Martins has his monster 400lbs bag 😳

  • @Exogenesiszz
    @Exogenesiszz 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the info on sandbags Brian. It's good to hear you sounding better in yourself!

  • @yonathanevan3334
    @yonathanevan3334 Год назад +97

    I've worked out on traditional heavy bags ruclips.net/user/postUgkxp9-sf95nqfjey-uyzxUzQ7m9MXRPK1BE a spherical stuffed "wrecking ball" bag, and now this thing. What I like about it is that it has the heft to stay largely in place so I'm not chasing it around. It's tall enough to allow for headshots and body shots, but it's short enough to give an uppercut somewhere to land. I'm very happy so far. Filling it was a bit of a cluster. For top-offs, I've learned that you can screw the supplied nozzle onto any basic plastic water bottle. I can't speak to durability as I've only had it a week.

  • @mikeandridge9641
    @mikeandridge9641 5 лет назад +1

    Just ordered one for my garage gym today.....perfect timing for the video, Thanks!!

  • @dustinchestnutt4502
    @dustinchestnutt4502 5 лет назад

    It's awesome to listen to ur voice getting better from video to video. Hope ur feeling better from video to video as well. Great video yet again man. Thanks Brian

  • @Sparrows587
    @Sparrows587 3 года назад +1

    Was thinking about getting a sandbag to practice carrying a casualty. Thanks for the help.

  • @alastairmorrison4101
    @alastairmorrison4101 Год назад +1

    ❤ The Contents.Ive used a Tractor inner Tube
    Still going after 5 years 🎉

  • @shannonlogue5585
    @shannonlogue5585 5 лет назад +2

    Yes! Sandbag workout video

  • @lullsbaby9321
    @lullsbaby9321 3 года назад +2

    Im so glad my gym has sandbags (its my gym BECAUSE it has sandbags and other strongman tools).
    Lifting barbells and DBs just arent fun. Useful? Yes. But nothing kills me like carrying a 70lb sandbag (working up to 100lbs) for an 80 and back. Its awesome.
    Thanks for the enthusiasm, Brian
    EDIT: My gym has a 70-yard turf. As of now, I can carry a 100-lb sandbag on my shoulder (or bear hug) to the end and back. Progress! Now for 200lbs

  • @jaysimmons2428
    @jaysimmons2428 4 года назад

    Got every bit of hard to find info I've been searching for , thank you !

  • @nicklovesjiujitsu
    @nicklovesjiujitsu Месяц назад

    Great advice on buying liners. Just got a pack. They are cheap at Home Depot. The fabric for the outer part is probably really cheap too if I can only find some

  • @noahbond007
    @noahbond007 5 лет назад +2

    Huge fan of the video! I'd be really interested in seeing some more breakdowns of strongman stuff that would be used in training or competitions like keg carries/medlies and bag over bar

  • @mathewshackelford8037
    @mathewshackelford8037 4 года назад +1

    Great video. I'm using BruteForce bags and they have variable weights. I'm using mine for conditioning and getting back in shape so I'm glad I'm NOT using a 220 lb bag. I beat the piss out myself this week with 125lbs. As I get better, I'll up the weight

  • @justinparker9892
    @justinparker9892 4 года назад +1

    Brian love your videos man

  • @coolestgyever531
    @coolestgyever531 5 лет назад +1

    Yes to this! And YES to part 2!

  • @Damascus5350
    @Damascus5350 5 лет назад +1

    Dirty needles and a dead body reference in the same video! The bar has been set!!

  • @joeljames2367
    @joeljames2367 5 лет назад

    Thanks Brian for all you do.

  • @apuuvah
    @apuuvah 4 года назад +1

    Well, now I know pretty much what I need for sandbag training. Sandbag, gymnastic rings, latex bands and possibly a weighted vest. You're set. Calisthenics with bands and sandbag for weight training.

  • @woffe8094
    @woffe8094 5 лет назад +5

    Finally some sandbag representation!!@

  • @josephpeppers9866
    @josephpeppers9866 5 лет назад +2

    I use old tractor inner tubes. They’ll give them to you at the tire shop. Cut a section out, twist one end and wrap it with tape, then I put a hose clamp around it for bonus points. Then fill it up with sand and do the same with the other end. Works real good, cause when you drop it, it’ll expand instead of busting. You could even drop that into a duffle so you don’t smell like rubber afterwards.

  • @tatelaporte5983
    @tatelaporte5983 5 лет назад

    Don’t even have to watch the video to know it’s worth it but I’m still gonna watch !

  • @DD-jn1mp
    @DD-jn1mp 3 года назад +1

    I am just starting out with sandbags..my arms are burning and I am only 3 days in

  • @DiarioCarnivoro
    @DiarioCarnivoro 2 года назад +1

    "If you can pick up a 300 pound sandbag, you can pick up a 300 pound absolutely anything else"
    The intro has straight up facts already.

  • @chatttownsaint
    @chatttownsaint 5 лет назад

    Another solid video. Thanks!

  • @manimal667
    @manimal667 5 лет назад

    YES YES YES on everything you said about other sandbag videos.

  • @jamesk7104
    @jamesk7104 5 лет назад

    Would love to see a sequel to this showing how it looks when someone with a smaller body lifts the bag and also making your own sandbags

  • @nativeraven22
    @nativeraven22 5 лет назад +1

    Would definitely love to see the wifes input. Ive been mixing strong man , crossfit, bodybuilding, and endurance training. My wife is currently getting into the fitness thing and i think she would enjoy and could be encouraged/inspired to see another woman do strongman style workouts without trying to compete. Lets be honest women competing are insane compared to women just trying to workout.

  • @douglashagan65
    @douglashagan65 3 года назад

    Right specific training is everything not only specific training for conditioning and weight training plyometrics but I deal with mental training also because the mind is even more powerful than the strength that you're lifting right now for you'll only go as far as your mind so the mental training and then the physical training to match and then it's not good enough to use go in there every day and do the same workout every day and impress everybody that's not it you're trying to improve right and you're trying to be the best that anybody can be so you have to have that exit you're trying to get better than everybody else that you're trying to be number one not number five not number 100 not 1,000 you have to have a specific goal and so you have to match your training goals and your mental edge with who you want to become you can't just say that you want to be number one the world that's not specific

  • @davidfinch7810
    @davidfinch7810 4 года назад +1

    I just got two sandbags 75kg and 100kg to use for MMA/BJJ S&C

  • @jaredyoung5353
    @jaredyoung5353 2 года назад +2

    Found my duffel bag from my previous life. Just need a liner

    • @warlord2pfa
      @warlord2pfa 5 месяцев назад

      Go to Lowes. Buy contractor bags.

  • @RichFrisk
    @RichFrisk 5 лет назад

    Thank you, Brian. please have more on the sandbags.

  • @d4-6n
    @d4-6n 5 лет назад

    Thanks for making this. Please make part 2 🤞

  • @thefluxlife
    @thefluxlife 5 лет назад

    Another option for cheap liners: "Contractor Bags". They come in different thicknesses, can be picked up at hardware stores, and in my experience if you double or triple up on them they can handle 150 lbs (never went heavier than that so maybe more and maybe more if you put more layers, etc?)

  • @adventurenoob7181
    @adventurenoob7181 3 года назад +1

    Has anyone ever told you you look like John Cena's high energy brother? You're a motivator!

  • @goldenretriever7903
    @goldenretriever7903 5 лет назад +9

    Damn she’s strong!

  • @ginamarie9571
    @ginamarie9571 5 лет назад

    Helpful and even offered diys to get started! : )

  • @papasitoman
    @papasitoman 4 года назад +1

    Luckily here in Vancouver, there's a plethora of dirty needles handy.

  • @zfortyounce
    @zfortyounce 3 года назад

    Well, 2 years removed from watching this video the first time and I finally made a DIY sandbag. I think I may be hooked on using strongman implements now.

  • @diagonalelbow887
    @diagonalelbow887 4 года назад

    Always loved sandbags. Carries shouldering and squats. Good times

  • @skorism
    @skorism 3 года назад +1

    My gyms got one of the iron mind sandbags but it’s not compacted it’s like a big heavy floppy bag of sand. I really couldn’t do anything with it.

  • @280StJohnsPl
    @280StJohnsPl Год назад

    As a retired professional firefighter, I highly recommend sandbag training for firefighters especially laying down and dragging a sandbag across the floor. Great workout for firefighters

  • @alwaysoutafterdark6136
    @alwaysoutafterdark6136 2 года назад +1

    He said, "You can fill your sandbag with rocks, sand, dirt, dirty needles, whatever you want." Gahhhhhhhh.😂

  • @naltobelli3487
    @naltobelli3487 5 лет назад

    Thanks Brian. Looks like I am making a sandbag tonight. Atlas stones can wait a bit.

  • @MasterfulStu
    @MasterfulStu 5 лет назад +1

    Yes! (On the additional sandbag content)

  • @johnnygunzricfit9171
    @johnnygunzricfit9171 Год назад

    I found some videos on making my own sandbag that I plan on doing for myself.

  • @skorism
    @skorism 3 года назад +1

    My gyms got one of those iron mind sand bags but it’s not been compacted so it’s just a big and heavy floppy bag of sand. I tried using it the other day, picked it up the sand fell to the bottom hitting me in the nuts so I gave up 😂.
    I’m glad I now know it shouldn’t be like that.

  • @tiberseptim1769
    @tiberseptim1769 3 года назад +1

    hey how can i minimize back pain and cramps with muscles that are next to the spine? Anterior.. something? when doing sandbag exercises

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  3 года назад +1

      Change your diet. You’re doing something wrong if that’s happening

  • @alexthompson9403
    @alexthompson9403 5 лет назад

    Looking forward to part 2!

  • @jakehanson216
    @jakehanson216 3 года назад +1

    Your wife moving the 200 pounder is absolutely insane 😳 I gotta 275 pounder and that things an absolute bear for me to move around

  • @9999rockey
    @9999rockey 4 года назад

    This is a real life situation workout that's why i love it

  • @amiracle1269
    @amiracle1269 2 года назад +2

    I highly suggest the dirty needles.

  • @jamok3
    @jamok3 2 года назад +1

    Standing up with it after lapping is how i keep hurting my back.

  • @flightdoctor4682
    @flightdoctor4682 4 года назад +3

    What would you recommend for progressing to heavier sandbags to get stronger and lift heavier?

  • @charliefloyd6136
    @charliefloyd6136 5 лет назад

    very interested in that second sandbag video!

  • @radeemwalker706
    @radeemwalker706 4 дня назад

    Oddly enough, most Titan Fitness equipment I've pur hated wasn't the best, but the sandbags. The sandbags I love from the company, they run larger, so I was able to fit 180lbs in the 150 lber..

  • @drycell_gaming
    @drycell_gaming 5 лет назад +1

    Just ordered a bunch of dirty needles for my sandbag cant wait

    • @bishopm4401
      @bishopm4401 5 лет назад

      “If you can’t make your own store bought is fine”

  • @aeriscole7886
    @aeriscole7886 5 лет назад +10

    Would you really pass up an opportunity to lift a 500 lbs sandbag?

    • @tjcogger1974
      @tjcogger1974 4 года назад

      @Austin I bet Brian Shaw could do it.

  • @stevebrown6543
    @stevebrown6543 5 лет назад

    Awesome content as usual. Thank you. Really glad your health problems are getting sorted. I love the channel

  • @ReDeV7
    @ReDeV7 4 года назад

    I bought two dutch army bags put one inside the other, filled the inner one with sand plus weight plates and managed to shoulder 352lbs after training on the sandbag for a year.
    The bags last a long time, just don't get them wet

  • @psbjr
    @psbjr 2 года назад

    if you have a bag that's too big, try just mixing in buckwheat hulls with your sand to fill out the volume.

  • @mr.d_88
    @mr.d_88 5 лет назад +10

    DO NOT JUST FILL A BAG FULL OF DIRTY NEEDLES AND TRAIN WITH IT. DO NOT try to "pick and lap" an alligator.

    • @krane15
      @krane15 4 года назад +1

      Cause I was going to do that.

    • @mr.d_88
      @mr.d_88 4 года назад

      @The Rockall Times well that seems fine I guess.

  • @xw2542
    @xw2542 5 лет назад +1

    Was it planned for you, your wife, and Nic to all make sandbag videos? (still waiting for Olu, I’m joking... mostly) You stills all manage to have fresh takes and ways of explaining how useful sand bags are. Great video, and great unofficial Neversate series!

  • @lifewithaaronthomas4563
    @lifewithaaronthomas4563 5 лет назад

    I’ve been looking forward to this sandbag video, thanks man! 👊🏻