Beginner exercise
Sandbag Bear-Hug Squat
Also called Bear-Hug Sandbag Squat
Technique
How to perform Sandbag Bear-Hug Squat
- Stand with a sandbag hugged securely against the chest.
- Brace the trunk, keep the feet planted, and sit the hips down between the knees.
- Maintain the bear-hug position and descend only as far as the back stays neutral.
- Drive through the full foot to stand while keeping the bag close.
- Reset the brace and repeat for the prescribed repetitions.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.
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