** Thank you to Elite Sports for providing the product for this review.
Sometimes you just crave a different kind of challenge when you’re working out. The typical routine can get boring, so you want to add something new, like a workout sandbag. The Core Black Duffel Sand Bag from Elite Sports has been a nice addition to my home gym setup.
First things first: Yes, you’ll need to source your own sand for the inner bag. I just grabbed a cheap bag of play sand from the hardware store. But don’t let that tiny extra step put you off. Filling it up was super straightforward and took all of five minutes (or less). These workout sandbags have strong, leak-proof inner bags, which is key for keeping your workout space clean and the bag intact.
For me, the beauty of the sandbag is how I can use it to change up my workouts. I like the sandbags for squats instead of using the Tonal as my resistance or by other similar movements.
You can hold the Core workout sandbag in different ways, too. This versatility massively expands the range of exercises you can perform. You can go from traditional squats, lunges, and overhead presses to more dynamic movements like cleans, carries (farmer’s, Zercher, shoulder), throws, and rotational work. It helps you build strength!
Having gear like this truly makes workouts more exciting. It’s an easy and effective way to mix things up, engage different muscle groups, or break through plateaus. If you’re looking for an affordable way to introduce some versatile, full-body, old-school strength work alongside your high-tech setup, a quality duffel sandbag is worth considering.
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