Sandbag Lunges
Intermediate
Lunging while carrying a sandbag, combining lower-body strength with an awkward loading challenge.
Muscle Groups
glutesquadricepscoreerector spinaehamstrings
Equipment
sandbag
Coaching Cues
- 1Keep the sandbag tight to your body
- 2Take controlled steps and lower your back knee to the ground
- 3Drive up through the front heel to stand
Standards
- 1Rear knee touches or nearly touches the ground each rep
- 2Sandbag held on shoulder, in bear hug, or as prescribed
- 3Full hip extension between each lunge step
Scaling Options
- •Lighter sandbag
- •Bodyweight lunges