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Sandbag Squat Suitcase

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Sandbag Squat Suitcase Overview

The sandbag squat suitcase workout is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quads and glutes.

The sandbag adds resistance, engaging the lower body muscles while also challenging the core and grip strength.

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Sandbag Squat Suitcase Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out, and hold a sandbag in one hand, letting it hang by your side.
  2. Engage your core and maintain a neutral spine as you slowly lower your body into a squat position, bending at the hips and knees.
  3. Keep your chest lifted and your weight evenly distributed on both feet throughout the movement.
  4. Pause briefly at the bottom of the squat, then exhale and push through your heels to return to a standing position.
  5. Repeat the squat movement for the desired number of repetitions, then switch the sandbag to the other hand and perform the exercise again.

Sandbag Squat Suitcase Tips

  1. Start with a sandbag that challenges you but allows for proper form.
  2. Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart, and hold the sandbag tightly against your chest.
  3. Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
  4. Lower yourself into a squat by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
  5. Focus on driving through your heels to activate your quads and glutes.
  6. Keep your knees in line with your toes and avoid letting them collapse inward.
  7. Exhale as you push through your feet to return to the starting position.

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