How to Do Sandbag Squat: Step by Step
- Bear hug sandbag tight against chest
- Squat to parallel or below
- Keep chest up and core braced
- Drive through heels to stand
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Letting the bag slip down during the squat
- Leaning too far forward under the bag's weight
- Not squatting deep enough
Sandbag Squat Tips
- The unstable sandbag forces your core to work much harder than a barbell front squat
- Squeeze the bag as tight as possible — if it moves, the squat gets harder
- Great for Hyrox prep — you'll be squatting with a sandbag on race day
Muscles Worked
quadsglutescore
Equipment
sandbag
Tracking
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