Progression ladder for the Sandbag Load

Pick an exercise to see the easier and harder steps either side of it, and log your sets so you can see when you are ready to move up.

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Easier and harder steps around the Sandbag Load

These are the substitutes for the Sandbag Load, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Dumbbell Supported SquatPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Supported Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Quads
  2. Squat With Bands

    Squat With Bands

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  3. Squat With Chains

    Squat With Chains

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  4. Squat With Plate Movers

    Squat With Plate Movers

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  5. Barbell Squat

    Barbell Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  6. Speed Squats

    Speed Squats

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads

Where you are now

Sandbag Load

Sandbag Load

  • Intermediate
  • Other
  • Quads

Harder steps (4)

  1. Linear Depth Jump

    Linear Depth Jump

    • Advanced
    • Other
    • Quads
  2. Rocket Jump

    Rocket Jump

    • Advanced
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  3. Weighted Sissy SquatPlay demonstration

    Weighted Sissy Squat

    • Advanced
    • Weighted
    • Quads
  4. Reverse Band Power Squat

    Reverse Band Power Squat

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads

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