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So strongman has always interested me. I was thinking about adding some sandbags to my training to sort of dabble in that area. I've also got a Spartan Trifecta coming up this year that this sort of training would be helpful for. And loaded carries are just awesome.

I was looking at getting one of the Rogue strongman sandbags (link at bottom). These are more compact than a typical training sandbag; sort of like atlas stones.

My problem is, I have absolutely no idea how heavy of a bag I should buy. Alsruhe recommends packing the bags as tight as possible, so I'd rather not go much bigger than I need. I also know it might be best to get two of them, one for conditioning and one for strength, but for now I'll probably buy one on the heavier side. Regardless, I still have no idea what size to get. Anyone have experience with these? Any recommendations? For reference I'm 5'8" 160 lbs and DL ~500 lbs on a (very) good day. Thanks!

http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-strongman-sandbags

I would actually recommend the Tough as Nails Sandbag from Ironmind.

http://www.ironmind-store.com/mobile/La ... info/1390/

It's a great deal cheaper and​ extremely tough plus the filler bags let you make it adjustable weight-wise so it can actually cover both strength and conditioning if you get enough filler bags. The large can hold up to 300#. It also comes with a sandbag course which is very good for getting lots of good ideas on implementing sandbag training. I should try to dig up my copy, it's been several years since I paged through it.

grouchyjarhead wrote:I would actually recommend the Tough as Nails Sandbag from Ironmind.

http://www.ironmind-store.com/mobile/La ... info/1390/

It's a great deal cheaper and​ extremely tough plus the filler bags let you make it adjustable weight-wise so it can actually cover both strength and conditioning if you get enough filler bags. The large can hold up to 300#. It also comes with a sandbag course which is very good for getting lots of good ideas on implementing sandbag training. I should try to dig up my copy, it's been several years since I paged through it.

You know that might be the way to go. Legit strongman bag and you can vary the weights. Thanks Grouchy!

Considered getting something like this too, until I realized I could build them with a nylon strap, pvc pipe, and a buckle for like $5 lol. Weekend project.

http://www.roguefitness.com/spud-inc-tr ... lk-handles

Green2Blue wrote:Considered getting something like this too, until I realized I could build them with a nylon strap, pvc pipe, and a buckle for like $5 lol. Weekend project.

http://www.roguefitness.com/spud-inc-tr ... lk-handles

If you make this a weekend project can you post pictures and directions for the DIY?

Military duffle bags work well too, I built a bunch of them after I got the idea from Ross Enamait years ago , they range from as light as 30kg to as much as 90kg. Using tyre inner tubes filled with sand as inner bags. Could be another option worth looking into.

travman wrote:

Green2Blue wrote:Considered getting something like this too, until I realized I could build them with a nylon strap, pvc pipe, and a buckle for like $5 lol. Weekend project.

http://www.roguefitness.com/spud-inc-tr ... lk-handles

If you make this a weekend project can you post pictures and directions for the DIY?

There's a lot of examples on Ross Enamait's Forum and over the internet if you're interested.

xfitxm wrote:

travman wrote:

Green2Blue wrote:Considered getting something like this too, until I realized I could build them with a nylon strap, pvc pipe, and a buckle for like $5 lol. Weekend project.

http://www.roguefitness.com/spud-inc-tr ... lk-handles

If you make this a weekend project can you post pictures and directions for the DIY?

There's a lot of examples on Ross Enamait's Forum and over the internet if you're interested.

Thank you for the tip. I forgot about Ross's forum.

travman wrote:I forgot about Ross's forum.

That is a crime!

I have both the rogue strongman sandbag 100lb and the ironmind sandbag (150lb pea gravel and 200lb sand)

All 3 bags are great tools for odd object training.

If you are deadlifting 500lb then the 100 lb will be too light - great for conditioning
my max DL is 315 so the rogue 100 lb bag is fine.

it is more difficult to pick up and carry the strongman bag than a comparable weight ironmind sandbag just because of the compactness and shape.

I highly recommend both bags...I also own the spud farmers walk handles that someone else posted
they are also a great tool and worth the price.

In my opinion weighted carries are the most under rated exercise...nothing else compares in regard to strength and conditioning in one exercise....most applicable to real life.