Weighted Sandbag Shouldering
Lift a sandbag from the floor between the feet and load it onto one shoulder in one move, then return it to the floor.
How to do it
Setup
Wide stance over a sandbag, squat down and grip it underneath, back flat.
Steps
- Stand up hard, pulling the bag up the body.
- Drop under it and turn it onto one shoulder.
- Lower it back to the floor; load the other shoulder next.
Common mistakes
Lifting with a round back: squat down to the bag and keep the chest up. Curling it with the arms: the hips drive it up. Letting it crash to the floor: guide it down.
Breathing
Big breath at the floor, exhale as the bag lands on the shoulder.
