Lifting heavy things is the obvious way to increase your strength, power and muscle mass. But the shape of those heavy things can be just as important as their weight. Take weighted bags, for example. Bag weights challenge a lifter to use a variety of techniques to lift them off the ground. In the process, they engage muscles that more traditional weights, like barbells and dumbbells, simply don’t use.
Weighted bags come in a few different forms, including sand weight bags, power bags, Bulgarian bags and aqua bags. Most are filled with a loose material, such as sand or water, which adds an element of instability to increase the challenge of lifting and carrying the bag.
At GymQuip we offer a range of weight bags out of Australia’s largest fitness showroom and our online store. We can ship our weighted bags anywhere in Australia, your order will be backed by our generous shipping and returns policy, and you’ll also enjoy our price beat guarantee: if you find one of our products cheaper elsewhere, we’ll beat that price.
Weighted bags are designed to add weight, resistance and instability to a workout. As heavy, bulky and rather awkward items, they challenge you to use lifting techniques and muscle groups that don’t get much love with traditional weights. Rather than focusing on bulking and aesthetics, they instead focus on building the most functional and useful type of strength.
The answer depends on the size, weight and shape of the bag, and where and how you’re holding it, but a few general rules apply: ensure you have a tight grip of the bag, keep your back as straight as possible, and start slowly – don’t go straight into a full sprint.
Not sure which weighted bags you need to reach your strength and fitness goals? We’re here to help. Visit our expert team in store, call us on (02) 6280 4447, or get in touch at gymquip@gqfitness.com.au.