Ape Strong: Sandbag Training for Grapplers
How to utilise sandbags in your training to become a more formidable grappler
I firmly believe that sandbags are the secret weapon in a grapplers training arsenal. There are no pieces of equipment as perfect for building the bear hugging, soul crushing strength that every grappler wishes to possess.
This instructional is an in-depth look into heavy sandbag training, specifically for grapplers. You will learn how to safely perform the most valuable sandbag exercises and how to program them into your workout, either alongside traditional lifts or with exclusively sandbags.
Included In This Instructional
This instrctional covers the core sandbag exercises:
- Pick ups
- Shouldering
- Squats
- Holds
- Floor press
- Get ups
- Turn-overs
And workouts covering:
- Sandbag-only strength training
- Mixing sandbags in with conventional lifting
- Sandbag conditioning workouts
And lots of bonus infomation
Bulletproof Your Back
Many people see sandbag lifting and assume it is bad for your back. This couldn't be further from the truth. Using sandbags helps to train your back in positions many people are weak in, and that are very common in grappling. This instructional teaches you how to lift sandbags safely and effectively.
11 years ago I broke my back, my road to recovery took many years and I tried many different rehabilitation methods. To my own surprise, it was only when I started taking sandbag training seriously that I saw a dramatic improvement. I credit sandbag training for allowing me to get back to almost 100% functionality.
Develop Crushing Power
There is no other tool for developing the bone-crushing isometric strength that any grappler desires, using exercises such as sandbag holds, carries, and bear-hug squats.
This instructional looks at extra details that pertain specifically to grapplers such as gripping variations.
Everything You Need To Know
This instructional contains everything you need to know before you start training with sandbags:
- Different types of sandbags
- How to fill your sandbag
- What kind of sand to use
- What weight to start with
- How to program sandbags into your trianing
What people are saying
Herniated a disc about 10 years ago and have not been able to deadlift since. My back would always go out.
I started lifting sandbags this year and now I am back to deadlifting and feel better than I have in a decade
Hello I downloaded you're grip and sandbag training. I have a client who does Brazilian jujitsu. You're content is amazing I can use a lot of the stuff in you're videos with other clients who are rugby players and downhill mountain bikers. Literally the best content I've watched.
Chucked on some viking music and smashed out a sandbag workout as per your instructional and felt the might of Thor surge through my veins. Thanks for bringing this type of exercise into my life, beats a plasticman gym any day of the week!
FAQs
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This instructional includes all the information you need to begin training. All you will need is a sandbag and some sand!
If you don't have a sandbag already then it would be smart to watch the chapters "Types of Sandbags" and "Training info" to advise you on styles of bags, starting weight, and best sand to use.
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I'm glad you asked!
If you're based in the UK then you can get 10% off sandbags from cerberus-strength.com with code "APE10".
If you're ordering outside of the UK store sadly this code won't work.
Course curriculum
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1Introduction
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2Sandbag pick up
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3Shouldering
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4Squatting
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5Other Sandbag Movements
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6Types of Sandbags
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7Training info
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8Example Workouts