Posted: 10/23/2005 11:40:52 AM EDT
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Does anyone here do any training with weights other than barbells/dumbbells or weightroom machines? Like big rocks, half-full kegs of water, etc. I like to throw these into my program regularly to break up the monotony of the typical routine. Brian Jones KAGI Sports, Inc. www.jiujitsugi.com |
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Interesting point. You must have a great grip and base fitness level just from work. I'm a personal trainer and full time student. If I'm not actually working out I'm usually sitting at a computer or watching someone lift so picking up strange heavy things is still fun for me. Brian Jones KAGI Sports, Inc. www.jiujitsugi.com |
My three-year old son  - wrestling, chasing and throwing him in the air (do it again Dad!) is like a damn triathalon. He likes to jump up and down on my stomach when I'm doing situps, crunches and leglifts; kinda like a skinny-ass medicine ball. Also, I use a 2x4 on the ground and hold two gallons of water (8.3lbs ea) to do calf raises. This stuff happens to be sitting in the garage and the jugs are easy to hold. |
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I think sandbag training is great. I compete in brazilian jiujitsu and judo so I really like them because they shift like a real opponent and make your grip work overtime. Actually, I wrote a short manual on sandbag training for Ironmind last year. If anyone is interested it is available on www.ironmind.com. Brian Jones KAGI Sports, Inc. www.jiujitsugi.com |
Yeah, I have worked up to carring the tire/wheel combinations in one hand by grabbing the lip of the rim and and the tread of the tire. It is funny to hand it to someone that way and watch the reaction on thier face when they realize how heavy it really is. |
I just received your book and sandbags from IronMind last week. Awesome to find you posting here! I am pretty excited about using them. Do you have any pictures of how the inner sandbags are supposed to be tied closed? Are you supposed to use the draw string? I am having trouble figuring them out. |
I bought bags from Ironmind. Do you roll them down and tape them, or twist them and tie it off? I really want to use them, unfortunately I have a pretty badly sprained ankle right now. 
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Ironmind put together some really sturdy outer bags, but as far as the inner bags go, I still prefer regular old heavy duty trashbags. Put the sand into one trashbag, push the air out of it, tie it off and duct tape it. Place that bag into another trashbag, push the air out, tie it off and tape it too. Then put that into the outer shell. This method works like a charm. Sorry to hear about your ankle. I've had several nasty ankle sprains in the past so I can definitely empathize with you. Anyway, if you have anymore questions about the book or the bag just post them. Brian Jones KAGI Sports, Inc. www.jiujitsugi.com |
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I don't in any way want to spam this board with product promotions, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I am selling copies of my book "The Complete Sandbag Training Course" on ebay right now for any board members that are interested. I have it set up as a buy it now for $18.00. This price includes shipping to anywhere in the US. If you order this way you'll save a couple of bucks over the price of the book and shipping than if you ordered it from Ironmind. Since I post here often, I can answer any questions that arise about the book's content as well. Anyway, that is all I'll say about it. Thanks. Here is the link: http://books.search.ebay.com/the-complete-sandbag-training-course_Books_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQsacatZ267 |