Sandbag Overhead Press

The Sandbag Overhead Press is another key movement found in many different programmes like CrossFit, Starting Strength and Wendler 5-3-1. Again, we perform it with few changes - except for the additional challenge of having to stabilise the bag overhead and the different grips needed.

Training Technique

• Start with the sandbag at chest/shoulder height - as in a front squat 
• Without additional help from the legs, press the sandbag upwards and above the head 
• The arms should go to full extension 
• The head should be slightly in front of the arms at this point of full extension 
• Stay in neutral spine throughout 
• Return to the starting position and repeat