Legs·Other·Compound

Sandbag Load

Quads · Other

Beginner

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Other

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Pull

The Sandbag Load is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Quads.

Muscles Worked

Quads primaryCore secondaryBiceps secondaryCalves secondaryForearms secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondaryLower Back secondaryUpper Back secondaryShoulders secondaryTraps secondary

How to Do the Sandbag Load

  1. 1To load sandbags or other objects, begin with the implements placed a distance from the loading platform, typically 50 feet.
  2. 2Begin 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.
  3. 3Move 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.
  4. 4Return to the starting position to retrieve the next sandbag, and repeat until the event is completed.

Related Exercises

Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.