The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 12

Welcome to the final day of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! This final sale will last for the next 3 days, so don't miss out!

Deal 12

Get 15% off all Brute Force Sandbags and 30% off all Sandbag Fitness books in paperback or ebook format!

Use code 'sandbagdeal' for 15% off Brute Force Sandbags here

Use code 'bookdeal' for 30% off all books in paperback or ebook format here

You can also see the current special offers at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 11

Welcome to Day 11 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 11

Get a huge 50% off my Exercise Video Analysis service! If you can't train with me in person then this is the next best thing. Simply film yourself training and I'll offer actionable advice to help you improve and achieve more.

Use code 'deal11' here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 10

Welcome to Day 10 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 10

Purchase The Complete Guide To Sandbag Training in paperback and get a free pdf ebook version too!

There is no need to enter any code for this deal. Just select the 'Paperback and free pdf ebook' option here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 9

Welcome to Day 9 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 9

Get $20 off the Army Green Brute Force Athlete sandbag! There is no maximum number of times you can use this code. You will get $20 off every single sandbag you purchase!

Use code 'deal9' during checkout here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 8

Welcome to Day 8 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 8

Get 40% off Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts in paperback or pdf ebook!

Use code 'deal8' during checkout here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 7

Welcome to Day 7 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 7

Get $20 off the Firefighter Red Brute Force Athlete sandbag or the Firefighter Red Strongman sandbag. There is no maximum number of times you can use this code. You will get $20 off every sandbag you purchase!

Use code 'deal7' during checkout here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 6

Welcome to Day 6 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 6

Get a massive 40% off Sandbag Fitness: Lean & Strong in paperback!

Sandbag Fitness: Lean & Strong is written with one express purpose, to help you build lean muscle and strength. Covering muscle hypertrophy, strength training and nutrition, this book is perfect if you are looking to improve your physical appearance.

Use code 'deal6' during checkout here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 5

Welcome to Day 5 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 5

Free shipping on absolutely everything for the next 24 hours!

Use code 'freeshipping' during checkout. Browse the store here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 4

Purchase Sandbag Training For MMA & Combat Sports in paperback and get a free pdf ebook version too!

There is no need to enter any code for this deal. Just select the 'Paperback and free ebook' option here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 3

Purchase Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts in paperback and get a free pdf ebook version too!

There is no need to enter any code for this deal. Just select the 'Paperback and free ebook' option here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 2

Get $25 off the black Brute Force Strongman sandbag! There is no maximum number of times you can use this code. You will get $25 off every single sandbag you purchase!

Use code 'deal2' to get your $25 discount here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

The 12 Deals of Christmas - Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of our 12 Deals of Christmas countdown sale! Each day we'll be offering a specific product at a big discount, of up to 75%. These deals are strictly for 24 hours only so be sure to keep an eye on the blog or our social media channels to find out more.

Deal 1

Get a massive 50% off The Complete Guide To Sandbag Training in digital format (pdf, epub or Kindle)! If you'd rather get your hands on something physical then we're also offering 25% off the paperback version of the book.

The Complete Guide To Sandbag Training is my first book and it's still our bestseller. Combining sandbag exercises and bodyweight training, this guide gives detailed instructions of over 40 key exercises and provides 3 10-week programs. Each program increases in intensity as you develop your fitness so you'll make tremendous progress by the end of the Advanced program.

Use code 'deal1' to get 50% off the ebook version here

Use code 'deal1paperback' to get 25% off the paperback version here

You can also see the current special offer at anytime here

Todays Workout - Ready To Rock

5 Sandbag Cleans
10 Sandbag Zercher Squats
15 Sandbag Calf Raises

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes.

Record your score.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Big Country

10 Heavy Ground-to-Overhead Sandbag Lifts
200m Sprint

Repeat for a total of 4 rounds.

Record your time.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Heartbreak Hotel

1 minute Sandbag Overhead Press
1 minute Sandbag Front Squats
1 minute Sandbag High Pulls
1 minute Sandbag Good Mornings
1 minute Sandbag Walking Lunges (Front rack position)

Repeat for a total of 5 rounds, with a running clock between all exercises and rounds.

Record your total repetitions for each exercise.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Team #5

This workout comes direct from the new book Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts.

Sandbag Relay

Set out a course of approximately 20m. In pairs, perform a relay where each person takes it in turn to Sandbag Drag, Sandbag Load Carry and Sandbag Clean & Throw the sandbag along the course. This works best when performed with multiple pairs, all competing for time.

The pair who complete the course in the fastest time are the winners. Record the weight of the sandbag you used to complete this workout.

Aim for a sandbag weighing 50% of your body weight

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Running #10

This workout comes direct from the new book Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts.

Sprint 200m
10 Push Ups

20 Sandbag Front Squats

Repeat for a total of 8 rounds.

Aim for a sandbag weighing 40% of your body weight

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Power #8

This workout comes direct from the new book Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts.

100, Sandbag Load Carry

10 Sandbag Clean & Press

Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes.

Aim for a sandbag weighing 30% of your body weight

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Sandbag CrossFit 'Grace'

This workout comes direct from the new book Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts.

Sandbag CrossFit 'Grace'

30 Sandbag Clean & Press

Aim to complete the workout in 4 minutes or less.

Aim for a sandbag weighing 135lbs

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Endurance #4

This workout comes direct from the new book Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts.

15 - 1 of the following exercises (perform 15 repetitions of each one, then 14 etc.):

Sandbag Floor Press
Sandbag Shoulder Get Ups (switch shoulders between rounds) Sandbag Zercher Squats
Sandbag High Pulls

Aim to complete the workout in as fast a time as you can. Record the weight of the sandbag you used to complete this workout.

Aim for a sandbag weighing 30% of your body weight

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Best Laid Plans

100 Sandbag Floor Press,
60 Sandbag Cleans,
40 Sandbag Shoulder Get Ups (20 each side).

Complete as fast as you can.

Record your time.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Jerk

100 Sandbag Push Jerks.

Take a 20 Bodyweight Squat penalty every time you drop the bag or need to rest it against any part of your body other than in the hands.

Record your time.

Train hard!

New Book Release! Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts

I'm proud to announce the pre-order release of my new book Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts

People have been asking me for a while to put together a simple guide that was focused on sandbag training workouts so here it is. In this new guide you'll find 150 sandbag training workouts, all categorised into goal based sections. You'll never be stuck for sandbag training workout ideas again!

As always, I couldn't do what I do without your support so it would mean the world to me if you take a look at it. Click here to learn more about Sandbag Fitness: 150 High Intensity Workouts

Todays Workout - Pump

20 Push Ups,
20 Sandbag Front Squats,
20 Sandbag Overhead Press.

Complete 5 rounds as fast as you can.

Record your time.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Bop Bop on the Beach

30 Push Ups,
30 Sandbag Front Squats,
30 Sandbag Cleans.

5 rounds as fast as possible.

Record your time.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Run With It

Find a hill of approximately 100m, with a reasonable incline (anything that doesn't require climbing gear is reasonable). Carry a moderately heavy sandbag to the top any way you can. Once you hit the top perform 20 Sandbag Thrusters. Return to the bottom of the hill and perform 20 Sandbag High Pulls.

Repeat for a total of 5 rounds.

Record your time.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Big Trouble in Little Sandbags

100 Sandbag High Pulls,
100 Sandbag Thrusters,
100 Sandbag Zercher Squats,
100 Sandbag Round-the-Worlds (in each direction).

Complete as fast as you can with a light to moderate weight sandbag.

Record your time.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

5 Sandbag Cleans,
10 Sandbag Push Press,
15 Sandbag Back Squats.

As many rounds as possible in 30 minutes.

Record your score.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Sandbag Strength

5 Heavy Sandbag Bear Hug Squats,
Max Sandbag Overhead Press.

Rest for 2 - 4 minutes and repeat for a total of 5 rounds.

5 Heavy Sandbag Shoulder Get Ups,
Max Pull Ups.

Rest for 2 - 4 minutes and repeat for a total of 5 rounds.

Aim for the heaviest sandbag you can handle for the required reps.

Record your score.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Skips 'n' Stuff

100 Sandbag Overhead Press.

Each time you need to rest you get a 100 Skip penalty (50 if you opt for Double Unders). A rest is classified as any time the sandbag drops below chest height or leaves the Front Rack position.

Men should aim for a sandbag at approximately 40% of bodyweight, women 30%.

Record your time.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Over The Top

10 Chin Ups,
15 Sandbag Thrusters,
20 Sandbag Cleans.

Complete 5 rounds as fast as you can.

Record your time.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Death By Sandbag Clean & Press

Perform 1 Heavy Sandbag Clean & Press in the 1st minute, 2 Heavy Sandbag Clean & Press in the 2nd minute and so on. The workout finishes when you can no longer complete the required number of repetitions within the specific timeframe.

Complete as many rounds as possible.

*If you manage to complete 15 rounds with a sandbag at 50% of your bodyweight then you win! Just send me a link to a video of you completing the challenge and then you can choose a free ebook version of any of the books here.*

Record your score.

Train hard!

Sandbag Fitness AMA #1 - Why I started, Sandbag Training for MMA and Bodyweight Callisthenics

Todays Workout - Obstacle Course Racer Strength & Endurance

I recently received a message from Rob asking what a good sandbag training session for an obstacle race athlete would look like. While it's a challenge to provide a one-size-fits all approach for any athletes I wanted to provide a few ideas surrounding some key elements:

1. Your strength and conditioning training should be focused on compound movements - big multi joint movements that use lots of muscles. A healthy dose of non-gym specific movements are also great for OCR athletes. Carries, throws, crawls and climbs will serve you well. The grind required to get through this type of movement is not always developed with regular exercises like Presses, Pulls and Squats.

2. Your strength and conditioning training should support your event specific training, and not detract from it.

3. Where possible you should aim to replicate the physical demands of the specific race you are competing in. Don't overthink this. You can do a lot worse than basing your training program around the actual obstacles that you'll be facing on the day. If you don't know exactly what you'll be facing then check back on previous races for a good idea.

You should never get to race day hoping that an obstacle that you are bad at comes up. If there is something that you struggle with, like Rope Climbing, then your strength and conditioning programme should prepare you for it. Adding in some Lat Pulldowns and saying "it works the same muscles" is a waste of your time. Just do some damn Rope Climbs.

4. Where necessary, supplement your strength and conditioning training with some exercises designed to support recovery and/or injury prevention. Mobility, stabilisation and flexibility training can be used to safeguard against injury.

The following workout was originally featured in Outdoor Fitness magazine in an article about Tough Mudder:

Complete 5 rounds of the following sequence:

1 Sandbag Hill Sprint (top to bottom),
10 Sandbag Thrusters,
10 Sandbag High Pulls,
10 Sandbag Chest Throws.

Use a sandbag weight that challenges you to complete all 5 rounds.

Todays Workout - Get Up, Stand Up

20 T-Push Ups,
10 Sandbag Front Squats,
5 Sandbag Shoulder/Hand Get-Ups (each side).

Complete 10 rounds as fast as possible.

Record your time.

Train hard!

Todays Workout - Fit To Fight

This workout comes from Sandbag Training For MMA & Combat Sports but it's suitable for anyone that wants to develop their athletic performance.

Sandbag Sprint for 20m,
Sandbag Shoulder Get Up x 1/1,
Sandbag Sprint for 20m.

Rest for 30 seconds and repeat for a total of 5-10 rounds.

Record your time.

Train hard!