Sandbag Ground To Shoulder

  • Exercise name: Sandbag Ground To Shoulder

  • Exercise description:

    • Positioning: Start with the sandbag on the ground between your feet, standing tall with feet shoulder-width apart.

    • Hinge: Hinge at the hips and squat slightly to grasp the sides or handles of the bag. Keep your chest lifted and core tight.

    • Lift: Drive explosively through your legs and hips to lift the sandbag off the floor, pulling it close to your body as you extend your hips.

    • Shoulder: As the bag rises, rotate it toward one shoulder, guiding it into position with your arms as you catch and absorb the load.

    • Control: Stand tall at the top with the sandbag resting securely on one shoulder or tossing it over your shoulder.

    • Drop the sandbag back to the ground and repeat, alternating shoulders each rep if desired.

  • Technique that must be performed to count: Bag starts and ends on the ground while passing on or over the top of the shoulder while standing fully upright.

  • # of repetitions before shooting: 2

  • Casual division modifier: Lighter weight or Less Reps

  • Exercise equipment needed: Sandbag, or ball.