Powerbag / Sandbag Squats
- Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and hold the powerbag/sandbag on your shoulders in a fireman’s-carry style
- Bend your legs and lower your body towards the ground. Be sure not to let your knees pass over your toe line.
- Keep your back nice and straight, and your chin up as you lower your body down to a full squat.
- Drive upwards through your feet using your glutes to the starting position.
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Powerbag / sandbag squats is a gym exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors and quadriceps and also works calves and hamstrings. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Swiss ball squeezes, elevated / barbell glute bridges / hip raises and cardio - walking / treadmill. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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