Program Description
This is the base program from "Sandbag Hypertrophy: The Complete Sandbag Training Manual" by Cody Janko. Combining the raw power of heavy sandbag lifting with the ancient art of calisthenics circuit training, Sandbag Hypertrophy gives you everything you need to get strong like a strongman, yoked like a wrestler, and functional like a residential mover.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice
- GoalBodyweight Fitness, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length4 weeks
- Time Per Workout40 minutes
- CreatedAug 30, 2024 01:49
- Last EditedSep 29, 2024 08:37
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder
1
5-15 reps
2
Sandbag High Pull (3xReps)
1
5-10 reps
3
Sandbag Bear Hug Carry (3 Sets)
3
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)
1
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.)
1
100 reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)
1
100 reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.)
1
100 reps
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder
1
5-15 reps
2
Sandbag High Pull (3xReps)
1
5-10 reps
3
Sandbag Bear Hug Carry (3 Sets)
3
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)
1
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.)
1
100 reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)
1
100 reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.)
1
100 reps
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder
1
5-15 reps
2
Sandbag High Pull (3xReps)
1
5-10 reps
3
Sandbag Bear Hug Carry (3 Sets)
3
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)
1
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.)
1
100 reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)
1
100 reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.)
1
100 reps
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder
1
5-15 reps
2
Sandbag High Pull (3xReps)
1
5-10 reps
3
Sandbag Bear Hug Carry (3 Sets)
3
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)
1
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.)
1
100 reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)
1
100 reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.)
1
100 reps
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
10 reps
2
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
10 reps
3
Inverted Row
1
10 reps
4
Pike Push Up
1
10 reps
5
Ab Wheel
1
10 reps
6
Neck Curl
4
25 reps
7
Neck Extension
4
25 reps
8
Isolation Work (Optional)
1
10 mins
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
10 reps
2
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
10 reps
3
Inverted Row
1
10 reps
4
Pike Push Up
1
10 reps
5
Ab Wheel
1
10 reps
6
Neck Curl
4
25 reps
7
Neck Extension
4
25 reps
8
Isolation Work (Optional)
1
10 mins
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
10 reps
2
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
10 reps
3
Inverted Row
1
10 reps
4
Pike Push Up
1
10 reps
5
Ab Wheel
1
10 reps
6
Neck Curl
4
25 reps
7
Neck Extension
4
25 reps
8
Isolation Work (Optional)
1
10 mins
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
10 reps
2
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
10 reps
3
Inverted Row
1
10 reps
4
Pike Push Up
1
10 reps
5
Ab Wheel
1
10 reps
6
Neck Curl
4
25 reps
7
Neck Extension
4
25 reps
8
Isolation Work (Optional)
1
10 mins
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder
1
5-15 reps
2
Sandbag Row (3xReps)
1
5-10 reps
3
Sandbag Squat
3
5-20 reps
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)
1
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.)
1
100 reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)
1
100 reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.)
1
100 reps
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder
1
5-15 reps
2
Sandbag Row (3xReps)
1
5-10 reps
3
Sandbag Squat
3
5-20 reps
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)
1
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.)
1
100 reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)
1
100 reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.)
1
100 reps
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder
1
5-15 reps
2
Sandbag Row (3xReps)
1
5-10 reps
3
Sandbag Squat
3
5-20 reps
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)
1
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.)
1
100 reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)
1
100 reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.)
1
100 reps
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder
1
5-15 reps
2
Sandbag Row (3xReps)
1
5-10 reps
3
Sandbag Squat
3
5-20 reps
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)
1
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.)
1
100 reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)
1
100 reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.)
1
100 reps
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
2-5 reps
2
Decline Deficit Pike Push-Ups
1
2-5 reps
3
Hanging Leg Raise
1
2-5 reps
4
Ring Row
1
2-5 reps
5
Dive-Bomber Push Ups
1
2-5 reps
6
Neck Curls & Extensions
4
25 reps
7
Isolation Work (Optional)
1
10 mins
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
2-5 reps
2
Decline Deficit Pike Push-Ups
1
2-5 reps
3
Hanging Leg Raise
1
2-5 reps
4
Ring Row
1
2-5 reps
5
Dive-Bomber Push Ups
1
2-5 reps
6
Neck Curls & Extensions
4
25 reps
7
Isolation Work (Optional)
1
10 mins
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
2-5 reps
2
Decline Deficit Pike Push-Ups
1
2-5 reps
3
Hanging Leg Raise
1
2-5 reps
4
Ring Row
1
2-5 reps
5
Dive-Bomber Push Ups
1
2-5 reps
6
Neck Curls & Extensions
4
25 reps
7
Isolation Work (Optional)
1
10 mins
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
2-5 reps
2
Decline Deficit Pike Push-Ups
1
2-5 reps
3
Hanging Leg Raise
1
2-5 reps
4
Ring Row
1
2-5 reps
5
Dive-Bomber Push Ups
1
2-5 reps
6
Neck Curls & Extensions
4
25 reps
7
Isolation Work (Optional)
1
10 mins
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder1 Set
5-15 Reps
2
Sandbag High Pull (3xReps)1 Set
5-10 Reps
3
Sandbag Bear Hug Carry (3 Sets)3 Sets
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)1 Set
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.) 1 Set
100 Reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)1 Set
100 Reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.) 1 Set
100 Reps
Day 2
1
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)1 Set
10 Reps
2
Dip (Bodyweight)1 Set
10 Reps
3
Inverted Row1 Set
10 Reps
4
Pike Push Up1 Set
10 Reps
5
Ab Wheel1 Set
10 Reps
6
Neck Curl4 Sets
25 Reps
7
Neck Extension4 Sets
25 Reps
8
Isolation Work (Optional)1 Set
10 mins
Day 3
1
Sandbag-To-Shoulder1 Set
5-15 Reps
2
Sandbag Row (3xReps)1 Set
5-10 Reps
3
Sandbag Squat3 Sets
5-20 Reps
4
Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)1 Set
5
Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.) 1 Set
100 Reps
6
6. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)1 Set
100 Reps
7
Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.) 1 Set
100 Reps
Day 4
1
Wide Grip Pull-Up1 Set
2-5 Reps
2
Decline Deficit Pike Push-Ups1 Set
2-5 Reps
3
Hanging Leg Raise1 Set
2-5 Reps
4
Ring Row1 Set
2-5 Reps
5
Dive-Bomber Push Ups1 Set
2-5 Reps
6
Neck Curls & Extensions 4 Sets
25 Reps
7
Isolation Work (Optional)1 Set
10 mins