Greatly needed this! The amount of detail here is so useful and I can't wait to put these techniques to practice. I was able to lift a 95kg Sandbag to shoulder back around April and with this new knowledge I'm sure I'll crack 100 (with practice first) in no time!
Great Video...I needed that instruction in prep for an event where I have to do a sandbag to shoulder for reps for 60 seconds. Keep up the awesome work.
Interesting point about grabbing over rather than under, at first I assumed under as well but it makes sense now that you’ve explained why not to do that Loving the uploads lately mate
Grabbing over the bag also protects your biceps. Past a certain point, you're not going to be able to safely curl the bag and trying to will just result in injury. The same thing applies to something like an atlas stone
Brian I wanna thank you for promoting carries the way you do. I started doing front carries with plates, and it did something for my neck. My neck pain has completely gone away, and I can turn my head all the way to the left again. To top it off the muscles in my neck were sore. They were helping me hold my chest up against the plates. I was getting some relief from front squats, but not to this extent. When I get past the car issues I have I'm buying some of your shit. Your info is Gold standard bro.
haha so funny when you did your traditional ending mantra i immediately though man he was pretty low key that time and boom you went and did it over again in true Brian style!
damn i just have to say that the sweat band drip looks really good on your fore arms. Like the way they spiral around it or diagonal. That's really cool looking.
Great video as always. Your videos have helped my training massively over the years. I.dont know if you've previously done a video which included the zercher squat but what I wanted to ask is. Do you think its even worth adding into a programme and if so could you include a breakdown as usual with cues etc. Cheers.
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial hey brother, glad to see you back at the gym. I use to watch you religiously but I don't see anything from you for quite a while. Maybe it's the stupid TH-cam algorithm. Anyway my friend do you have a getting back into fitness program or just nothing but Carry program
I love the programming he creates. Makes me think it's something batman would use lol. I've been looking at his next level linear program. To the people who have ran it how was it and would you go with the carry program next?
Love this vid. What do you recommend if 1 shoulder is not capable of Over the Shoulder? Can get a bag over right side but left is pain not worth bearing. Probably not smart to do 100% of over shoulder work to 1 side.
What size bag would you recommend for ladies relative to body weight? I watched your other vid where you gave parameters around light medium heavy as relative to bodyweight but wasn't sure if it would be the same for women.
Liked the video - I don't have any interest in lifting sandbags though- I clicked on the video as I just wanted to see your dog😁 , I think it's "Kona" isn't it? Would love to see an update video (channel?) on your dogs (remember you did one a few years back)🙂
what if ur sandbag is one of those elongated horizontally longer ones ? mine is jus a big bag and u filled out these smaller sandbags and put those inside this bigger bag. Thanks
Hi Brian, any pointers for when you can't wrap your arms around a bag? I'm 5', only 120lbs but a 120lb bag is still too large for me to get around so it tends to slip down during longer carries. Just got to work on crushing it to my chest harder?
@@TruthTriumphs786 I was planning to buy a single sack of cement to include at my home gym as I currently live far away from the city. Anyways, thanks for the response mate!
I live in a appartement so I have to do the sandbag work outside . What do you think is less damaging for a sandbag asphalt or gravel ? I know it's a kind of thing a should figure out on my own ! I just wonder if you had any experience with either ?
Another important point, as youre deadlifting the bag to your lap, squeeze it as hard as you can like youre doing a dumbbell fly against the bag. Imagine youre trying to squeeze so hard that you cause the bag to rip. This will help you get the bag up much easier
Follow up on the EDC program: my biceps are so sore from the sandbag exercises. I never truly realized how much bicep engagement is needed to hold and lift the sandbag.
Excited to hear about your progress at the end if you're willing to share! I'll be starting this program in January after finishing some cycles of 531 :)
I've been looking for a useful book and useful information about sandbag training for a long time - and I found all the answers on your TH-cam channel and in your sandbag book. Many thanks for that from Berlin... Germany.
Has anyone tried lift to chest but instead throwing it over the shoulder putting it back slowly to the ground? How risky is that and is there a right way for this kind of variation?
I have zero experience with sandbags but i'd like to give it a go. I need to re-structure my workout program and build it around these real-world conditioning tools so that i'll become stronger and more efficient in my job (i work constructions) and more importantly, i can train full body and that will save me time. Which weight should i start with for stuff like sandbag squats, sandbag to shoulder, sandbag over the shoulder, carries, etc.? Which is a good brand of sandbags? Thanks!
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Thanks for the swift reply. I've posted another comment on one of your other sandbag videos on which weights to pick. If you can, reply to me to that one as well. Many thanks again Brian!
i'm listening :3 like a good puppy dog. Get it to the shoulder like a Log Press get it on the chest and over top instead. Got IT! nevermind dropped it.
Great improvements on the neversate site! Way easier to purchase AND download this time around. I'm sure I'll go back to hating you in the best way over the course of the program. Just like I did on the other 2 lmao
I would never imagine that sandbag lifting includes so many details.
Thanks Brian.
Greatly needed this! The amount of detail here is so useful and I can't wait to put these techniques to practice. I was able to lift a 95kg Sandbag to shoulder back around April and with this new knowledge I'm sure I'll crack 100 (with practice first) in no time!
Never thought DOMS in your fingers was a thing until I started grappling with a sandbag. Turns out it is..
I am just starting out and you have done a great job putting this together. I feel like I know what I'm supposed to do so I don't get killed LOL
Great Video...I needed that instruction in prep for an event where I have to do a sandbag to shoulder for reps for 60 seconds. Keep up the awesome work.
Absolutely Love these how to videos. Pick up something different everything even on the recaps.
Great video as always
Interesting point about grabbing over rather than under, at first I assumed under as well but it makes sense now that you’ve explained why not to do that
Loving the uploads lately mate
Grabbing over the bag also protects your biceps. Past a certain point, you're not going to be able to safely curl the bag and trying to will just result in injury. The same thing applies to something like an atlas stone
Brian I wanna thank you for promoting carries the way you do. I started doing front carries with plates, and it did something for my neck. My neck pain has completely gone away, and I can turn my head all the way to the left again. To top it off the muscles in my neck were sore. They were helping me hold my chest up against the plates. I was getting some relief from front squats, but not to this extent. When I get past the car issues I have I'm buying some of your shit. Your info is Gold standard bro.
Curious, do you hold the plates close to your chest or infront of you with straight arms
@@astrocslopes863 close to my chest.
My FAVORITE strength/fitness TH-camr!
haha so funny when you did your traditional ending mantra i immediately though man he was pretty low key that time and boom you went and did it over again in true Brian style!
Great vid! 😊👍 Keep it up, Brian! 🙏 Thank you, as always!
damn i just have to say that the sweat band drip looks really good on your fore arms. Like the way they spiral around it or diagonal. That's really cool looking.
Thank you, Brian!!! A lot of information on this one.
Great video Brian. It really helped!
Most important thing not to do with sandbags is "do not drop it on your dog or child".
Great video as always. Your videos have helped my training massively over the years. I.dont know if you've previously done a video which included the zercher squat but what I wanted to ask is.
Do you think its even worth adding into a programme and if so could you include a breakdown as usual with cues etc. Cheers.
I actually started building a carry program. But this would save a ton of time. What implements do you need
Something to farmer’s, something to front carry/load and normal stuff for squat, bench, dead, ohp
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial hey brother, glad to see you back at the gym. I use to watch you religiously but I don't see anything from you for quite a while. Maybe it's the stupid TH-cam algorithm. Anyway my friend do you have a getting back into fitness program or just nothing but Carry program
The part with the dog was great
I love the programming he creates. Makes me think it's something batman would use lol. I've been looking at his next level linear program. To the people who have ran it how was it and would you go with the carry program next?
Awesome thank you
Love this vid. What do you recommend if 1 shoulder is not capable of Over the Shoulder? Can get a bag over right side but left is pain not worth bearing. Probably not smart to do 100% of over shoulder work to 1 side.
Finished day one a couple hours ago.. def kicked my ass
ty lad great info
What size bag would you recommend for ladies relative to body weight? I watched your other vid where you gave parameters around light medium heavy as relative to bodyweight but wasn't sure if it would be the same for women.
Yep, it is the same for women
Liked the video - I don't have any interest in lifting sandbags though- I clicked on the video as I just wanted to see your dog😁 , I think it's "Kona" isn't it? Would love to see an update video (channel?) on your dogs (remember you did one a few years back)🙂
what if ur sandbag is one of those elongated horizontally longer ones ? mine is jus a big bag and u filled out these smaller sandbags and put those inside this bigger bag. Thanks
That’s a sandbag for a different kind of training.
Hi Brian, any pointers for when you can't wrap your arms around a bag? I'm 5', only 120lbs but a 120lb bag is still too large for me to get around so it tends to slip down during longer carries. Just got to work on crushing it to my chest harder?
Yep, just gotta keep squeezing. As the bags get bigger and heavier, no on can continue to have their hands wrapped. Just gotta hold on haha!
Great Video….but we need More dogs 🥰
Thank you 🙌
Hello Brian! Does this apply to 50kg cement sacks like the ones you get when people gather resources in building houses?
Yeah, but these bags are designed for better grip
@@TruthTriumphs786 I was planning to buy a single sack of cement to include at my home gym as I currently live far away from the city. Anyways, thanks for the response mate!
Sand dog bas and bants
I live in a appartement so I have to do the sandbag work outside . What do you think is less damaging for a sandbag asphalt or gravel ? I know it's a kind of thing a should figure out on my own ! I just wonder if you had any experience with either ?
Do it on pavement friend trust me... Think of the sand bag as your skin on the foot, would you rather jump on pavement or gravel
I guess gravel would be a pain for your hands over time. I do mine outside on grass and that works really well
Purchase a cheap kitchen mat, Or a rubber welcome mat. 3x5 and will take the impact of bag without tearing it apart.
Will these improve my vertical jump height?
NO, BUT FOLLOWING THE KNEESOVERTOESGUY TRAINING WILL
Can a sand bag break your foot
Maybe If you drop it over your back and it hits your ankle while the foot is bent.
This is embarrassing to admit, but one time I accidentally sated.
#neversate
DO when your opponent thinks your weak……DON’T when it’s obvious or there’s no money in the pot
Another important point, as youre deadlifting the bag to your lap, squeeze it as hard as you can like youre doing a dumbbell fly against the bag. Imagine youre trying to squeeze so hard that you cause the bag to rip. This will help you get the bag up much easier
Follow up on the EDC program: my biceps are so sore from the sandbag exercises. I never truly realized how much bicep engagement is needed to hold and lift the sandbag.
I totally nailed all of the don'ts you listed on Monday. :)
Thank you sir! I'm on day 3 of the program...WOW!!! It is definitely humbling, but such an awesome program.
Excited to hear about your progress at the end if you're willing to share! I'll be starting this program in January after finishing some cycles of 531 :)
Absolutely! I will try and remember to update periodically, but will definitely update at the end. It is more than worth the $25.
@@donaldwashburn3739 HOW DID IT GO FOR YOU OVERALL? DID YOU GET STRONGER ON THE BIG 4 WITH REP MAXES AND 1RM STRENGTH TOO?
A rare sighting of a hatless Alsruhe.........
Haven't bought a program in a while. Guess what I know what I'm doing the next 18 weeks
I've been looking for a useful book and useful information about sandbag training for a long time - and I found all the answers on your TH-cam channel and in your sandbag book. Many thanks for that from Berlin... Germany.
I have to get some of these! I have tons of rocks but getting cut up is not fun anymore
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Has anyone tried lift to chest but instead throwing it over the shoulder putting it back slowly to the ground? How risky is that and is there a right way for this kind of variation?
That is completely fine
I think this will be helpful for a stone I'm trying to shoulder - thank you!
I have zero experience with sandbags but i'd like to give it a go. I need to re-structure my workout program and build it around these real-world conditioning tools so that i'll become stronger and more efficient in my job (i work constructions) and more importantly, i can train full body and that will save me time.
Which weight should i start with for stuff like sandbag squats, sandbag to shoulder, sandbag over the shoulder, carries, etc.?
Which is a good brand of sandbags? Thanks!
Sandbags are a massive GameChanger, my friend. I would definitely do that.
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Thanks for the swift reply. I've posted another comment on one of your other sandbag videos on which weights to pick. If you can, reply to me to that one as well. Many thanks again Brian!
i'm listening :3 like a good puppy dog.
Get it to the shoulder like a Log Press get it on the chest and over top instead. Got IT! nevermind dropped it.
Great, bro !!, thanks!! 🙌🏻🏋🏻♂️
Great improvements on the neversate site! Way easier to purchase AND download this time around.
I'm sure I'll go back to hating you in the best way over the course of the program. Just like I did on the other 2 lmao
Is there a way to still train sandbag carries with a Brachioradialis injury?? Any work around?
Light weights heavy like movement and light movements with heavy weights is gold information sir, thank you 🙏🏼
Im looking forward to using this program I purchased to prep for my next comp in Dec.
Great video
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