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Best Ultimate Sandbag Exercises for Core StrengthYesterday we released a great new program. Ian Vaughn’s DVRT for Obstacle Course Racing represents really what we want DVRT to be all about. A fitness
A True Measure of Real World Fitness Obstacle Course RacesDVRT Master, Ian Vaughn The reason Obstacle Course Races (OCR) has become such a phenomenon today is because it truly embraces in conquering our fears
Ultimate Sandbag Exercise for Total Body PowerLast few weeks we have been teasing a really awesome new DVRT Ultimate Sandbag exercise. It was created by DVRT Master, Ian Vaughn, and why we love th
Building A Better BurpeeIs there one particular exercise that has gotten as popular as the burpee in the last decade? It has tormented most of us at one point or another in o
Next Level Core Training with Ultimate Sandbag ExercisesCore training is nothing new to our discussion of DVRT Ultimate Sandbag exercises. We have spent A LOT of time laying a strong foundation because with
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
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 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
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
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
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 
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 inSandbag Exercises You MUST Do!I’ve really made it a mantra of DVRT, “you don’t have to perform any one exercise, you have to perform the RIGHT exercise for you!” That sometimes get
The 3 MOST Important Concepts For Women’s FitnessJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Co-Creator of DVRT Restoration Certification, Pelvic, Shoulder, and Knees Courses) There are differences between wo
Training for Life DVRT Sled TrainingWhenever you do something unexpected it can definitely raise some eyebrows and even more so, bring up A LOT of questions! To be honest, I knew when we
Should We Re-Think DeadliftsIt is really hard for me, when I hear fitness statements like “deadlifts are the best way to help your low back!” I just have a hard time. It isn’t th
How Ultimate Sandbag Training Saves Your Low Back!Last year I made a startling discovery for myself. I mean, I was a bit embarrassed as a fitness professional for over 20 years I hadn’t really “gotten
The Best Sandbag Exercises For Bad ShouldersI can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard it…”I can’t do that, I got bad shoulders!” It doesn’t matter if it is DVRT Ultimate Sandbag exercises or an