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Sandbag Squat Shouldering (alternating)

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Sandbag Squat Shouldering (alternating) Overview

The sandbag squat shouldering workout is a dynamic exercise that primarily targets the quads.

The sandbag engages secondary muscles while challenging stability and improving overall strength.

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Sandbag Squat Shouldering (alternating) Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out, and the sandbag on the ground in front of you.
  2. Lower your body into a squat position, keeping your chest up and your weight in your heels.
  3. Grab the sandbag with both hands, palms facing inward, and lift it off the ground.
  4. As you stand up from the squat, bring the sandbag to your right shoulder, keeping it close to your body.
  5. Lower the sandbag back to the ground and repeat the squat, this time bringing the sandbag to your left shoulder.

Sandbag Squat Shouldering (alternating) Tips

  1. Start with a sandbag that challenges you, but allows for proper form and control.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
  3. Lower into a squat by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
  4. As you rise, explosively lift the sandbag onto one shoulder, using your quads to power the movement.
  5. Lower the sandbag back down and repeat on the other side, alternating shoulders with each rep.
  6. Focus on keeping your chest up, core tight, and weight evenly distributed on both feet.
  7. Engage your quads throughout the exercise by pushing through your heels and driving your knees outward.

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