Sandbag Load
Sandbag Load is a compound strongman exercise using other that trains the quadriceps.
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Primary muscles: Quadriceps
Secondary muscles: Abdominals, Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Middle Back, Shoulders, Traps
How to do it
- To load sandbags or other objects, begin with the implements placed a distance from the loading platform, typically 50 feet.
- Begin by lifting the sandbag. Sandbags are extremely awkward, and the manner of lifting them can vary depending on the particular sandbag used. Reach as far around it as possible, extending through the hips and knees to pull it up high. Shouldering is usually not allowed.
- Move as quickly as possible to the platform, and load it, extending through your hips, knees, and ankles to get it as high as possible. Place it onto the platform, ensuring it doesn't fall off.
- Return to the starting position to retrieve the next sandbag, and repeat until the event is completed.
Track it with MyoAmigo
MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Sandbag Load from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Quadriceps volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.
