Exercise Technique Series - The Sandbag Deadlift

The Sandbag Deadlift is a key strength movement like the Sandbag Back Squat and the Sandbag Overhead Press. It should be your strongest exercise in terms of the amount of weight you can lift.

Technique

• Start with your feet right next to or under the bag 
• Take your grip - this could either be via the handles or the material of the bag 
• Set your back in the correct position - neutral spine 
• The knees should be slightly bent 
• Keep the sandbag close to your legs throughout the lift 
• Your shoulders should be over the sandbag 
• The arms stay straight - just like hooks 
• Maintaining the natural curve in your back, stand upright 
• Be sure to open out your hips fully in between lifts 

Variations

• See ‘Sandbag Suitcase Deadlift’

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

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