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Crazy Cardio Ultimate Sandbag WorkoutLike most people, I began training 20 years ago by doing the same thing in the gym. I would lift for 45-60 minutes and then go to the “cardio” area to
The Best Upper Body Sandbag Training ExerciseWhen I think about what I want our DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training to really accomplish I do think of things like looking better, being more powerful, 
3-D Ultimate Sandbag WorkoutsIt is a huge fear that I have with people using our Ultimate Sandbag workouts. That they just see something cool, but they don’t really understand the
Ultimate Sandbag Training for Obstacle Course RacesIan Vaughn, DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training Master Sometimes all it takes to fix poor movement techniques are simple coaching cues. In my last article 
Get Your Mojo Back After 40!DVRT Master, Amanda Thebe, (DVRT Over 40 Creator) Have you lost your MOJO? Why does this happen as we age? Remember the days in your 20’s? Too much en
Ultimate Sandbag Exercises For Crazy Core StrengthWhen I think of all the Ultimate Sandbag exercises possible there is a short list that seems to a “go to” for people. Now, these aren’t the best, they
Dominating Obstacle Course Racing with Ultimate Sandbag TrainingDominating Obstacle Course Racing with Ultimate Sandbag Training Ian Vaughn, DVRT Master We all want a challenge in life and when waking up with a goa25 Years, 25 Years of Strength Training LessonsOkay, first off, this title is a bit misleading. I actually have been strength training for 26 years, but that just didn’t sound as good! Yup, I first
Ultimate Sandbag Workouts and Pilates?!Something that I try hard as I get older into remain and become more open minded. In my youth I can tell you I was very quick and happy to grab a hold
Stronger Glutes, Better Deadlifts, and Ultimate Sandbag ExercisesHow does having stronger glutes and deadlifts relate to Ultimate Sandbag exercises? DVRT Master, Troy Anderson, has an awesome way of relating the rea
Ultimate Sandbag Training to Save Your Shoulders!Can simple things about Ultimate Sandbag Training save your body, especially your low back and shoulders? Well, it can, but you gotta understand where
Ultimate Sandbag Deadlifts That NEVER Hurt Your Back!It is fascinating to see the resurgence that deadlifts have gotten over the last ten years. For quite a long time they were thought to be the most des
Ultimate Sandbag Exercises to Fix the Squat Butt WinkCan Ultimate Sandbag exercises solve even the most common fitness problems that plague many workouts? Especially those really scary ones? The ones tha
Kettlebells, TRX, and Ultimate Sandbag Training for MovementWhen we talk about training different planes of motions, many coaches’ heads start spinning. The idea of moving in all sorts of ways can be overwhelmiWhy This Strength Coach Loves Ultimate Sandbag TrainingThere is no greater compliment to our DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training than when great professionals in our industry test out our program. Believe it or
Ultimate Sandbag Workouts for Running PerformanceAnnmarie Licatese, DVRT Master (DVRT Running Strong, DVRT Busy Parents Program Creator) Runners run (duh). Runners don’t always strength train and whi
Are You Ready for Kettlebell Swings?!It might sounds like an odd question coming from the guy known for “sandbag training”. As I’ve written in the past, one of the main inspirations of ou
Ultimate Sandbag Exercises for Better Hip MobilityIt probably sounds funny to hear, but I can’t think a time in my life where flexibility was NOT an issue! Looking back though I think I know why and i
Sandbag Fitness for Better Functional FitnessPeople are often shocked when they hear my response about “how is Ultimate Sandbag fitness different than other programs?” They might be expecting me 
Ultimate Sandbag Training New Era of Core Strength TrainingIt is happening, slowly I’ll admit. People are figuring out why functional training is actually important. They are finally understanding if you want 
Ultimate Sandbag Workouts for Better BalanceGrowing up as your traditional “fat kid” I had the additional awkwardness of having a body that I just couldn’t control. Trust me, it was great to be 
Why Sandbag Exercises Are Strength for Life!I am always fascinated when I have discussions about “sandbags” with fitness professionals and strength coaches. When I ask them, “do you think Ultima
Ultimate Sandbag Training for Stronger Core and Better ShouldersWhat I love most is when people can be strong enough to do and be different. While it sounds cool to lead and be an individual, the reality is that it
Sandbag Workouts for Stronger Loaded CarriesIf possibly there was NO other reason to use Ultimate Sandbag workouts, this STILL would make it worth it! That is the idea of using loaded carries in