Exercise Technique Series - The Sandbag Windmill

The Sandbag Windmill is the ultimate exercise for core strength and mobility. It’s also an excellent movement for shoulder stability.

Technique

• Lift your sandbag up to shoulder height and hold it in one hand 
• Turn your feet at 45° to the working arm 
• Press the sandbag overhead and keep the arm straight for the remainder of the exercise 
• Push your hip out to the side and reach down towards the floor 
• Look up towards the sandbag and allow the shoulder to rotate if necessary 
• The working arm MUST stay fully extended 

Variations

• See ‘Sandbag Bent Press’

All images and text taken from The Complete Guide To Sandbag Training (available on Kindle and All Other Formats)