A sandbag workout may sound intimidating, but with proper form it’s a great way to build strength.

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Josh Gallegos is a L2-CF trainer who is based in Venice, CA.

He founded Deadboys Fitness, which offers online functional fitness programming for all levels, alongside Colby Lopez.

Unlike kettlebells or barbells, sandbags arent stable weights so the center of gravity is always shifting.

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Josh Gallegos is a L2-CF trainer who is based in Venice, CA. He founded Deadboys Fitness, which offers online functional fitness programming for all levels, alongside Colby Lopez.

This requires you to really engage your core to stay balanced and have proper technique.

Read on for Gallegoss tips on adding a sandbag workout into your fitness routine.

To get started, you need a sandbag (obvs).

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If you want to give it a go, try this three-move sandbag workout.

Translation: Youll engage all of your muscles that much more for maintain proper form.

Pro tip: Its best to use a smaller version of a sandbag or weighted backpack or bag.

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If youre working with a longer sandbag, hold onto the middle so that you keep an upright posture.

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ensure your form is correctbeforeincorporating the sandbag.

Not letting the added load make you tilt your torso forward or back while lowering down.

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Keep your chest upright and remember to engage your core and push your knees out the whole time.

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