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A compound functional movement combining a front squat and overhead press with a sandbag, targeting the quads, glutes, and shoulders to build full-body power and conditioning.
Others
4/5 • Advanced
Quads, Glutes, Shoulders, Abs
Lats, Traps, Biceps, Forearms, Calves
5
No
No
No
Medium
Moderate
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis
Glute Max
Anterior Delts
Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis
Biceps Femoris
Lateral Head
External Obliques
Erector Spinae
Upper Traps
6-12 reps
60-120 seconds
Clean the sandbag to a front rack position, holding it across the chest/shoulders with elbows high and feet shoulder-width apart.
Inhale deeply at the top or during the descent; exhale forcefully as you drive up and press overhead.
2-0-1
Squat depth to at least parallel; full overhead extension with arms locked out at the top.
Not recommended; drop the bag forward if the lift fails.
Sandbag Thruster, Sandbag Squat Press, Sandbag Clean and Press
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Quads, Glutes
Barbell, Others
Quads, Glutes
Barbell, Others
Glutes, Quads
Others
Glutes, Quads
Others
Quads, Glutes
Bands, Others
Quads, Shoulders
Barbell, Others
Shoulders
Barbell, Others
Hamstrings, Glutes
Barbell, Others
Hamstrings, Glutes
Others
Quads, Glutes


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