DIY Bulgarian Sandbag

Training with the Bulgarian Sandbag is an incredible experience. This piece of equipment facilitates a workout that seamlessly combines cardio training and weight lifting. The sandbag has an oblong shape, lacking balance and symmetry. This creates a high physical demand and muscle confusion when handling it.
The body is forced to compensate and constantly readjust the weight of the bag so it can be held securely. The sandbag can be held at different angles and in a wide range of positions. This can create different focused workouts for arms, shoulders, chest, legs etc. This simple piece of equipment can be used for both compound and isolation exercises.

Useful for both indoor and outdoor workouts, try throwing the sandbag over your shoulders and take a brief hike for a real muscle endurance challenge. Try climbing up a staircase while carrying the sandbag for a shocking leg workout. Squats lunges and push ups, the Bulgarian Sandbag is a true test of physical conditioning.

Considering the many outstanding benefits of this piece of equipment can there be any negative side? Yes, the price! This specialty piece of fitness equipment, brand new, typically runs at least $100. Ouch! Fortunately there is a way to obtain the Bulgarian Sandbag at a fraction of the cost. Make it yourself.

The Bulgarian Sandbag overall is a simple design. Essentially a crescent shaped sack filled with sand. Visit a local hardware store for these simple materials and build this amazing piece of fitness equipment by hand.

Materials:
Tire Innertube
Sand or Rubber Mulch
Cable Zip Ties
Duct Tape
Bathroom Scale
Bucket

Tools:
Bladed tool like Heavy Duty Scissors, Exacto Knife or Box Cutter

1. In a bucket measure the amount of sand or mulch desired and weigh on the scale.
2. Take the inner-tube and lay it out flat. 
3. With a blade cut out an even section of the inner-tube so it has the shape of a letter C.
4. Seal off one side of the inner-tube with one of the zip ties leaving about 5 inches loose on the short end.
5. Fill the inner-tube through the open long end with sand or mulch.
6. Make sure that the sand or mulch is packed tightly in the inner-tube. 
7. Tie inner-tube off with Zip Tie leaving about 5 inches loose.
   
8. Add extra zip ties for additional reinforcement if needed.
9. With duct tape seal and wrap the loose ends and shape them into handle sticks. 
10. If interested try adding some handles by taping a piece of heavy duty utility strap cloth along the length of the sandbag curve. Leave some slack and secure the strap at each handle and add 4 rings of tape in quarter lengths along the tube.

The design is easy to customize. Adjust the shape and weight to your own preferences. Different size inner-tubes can accommodate different amounts of weight.

Have a look at this video for a sampling of the workout routines that can be executed with this humble piece of equipment.



There you have it. Build powerful shoulders, a stronger back, core and more. Best of all working with this sandbag will develop that highly coveted functional fitness and conditioning. A great piece of equipment at the fraction of the cost of a new one.

*The material on this website is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment.

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