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SANDBAGS & CALISTHENICS BASE PROGRAM
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SANDBAGS & CALISTHENICS BASE PROGRAM

John S.
John S.· Aug 2024
86athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Bodyweight Fitness, Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
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.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Neck
31.4%
Lats
15.7%
Upper Back
15.7%
Triceps
7.8%
Front Delts
7.8%
Abs
7.8%
Biceps
5.9%
Chest
3.9%
Middle Delts
3.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Sandbag-To-Shoulder15–15 reps
2Sandbag High Pull (3xReps)15–10 reps
3Sandbag Bear Hug Carry (3 Sets)3undefined min
4Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)1undefined+ reps
5Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.) 1100 reps
66. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)1100 reps
7Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.) 1100 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Chin-Up (Bodyweight)110 reps
2Dip (Bodyweight)110 reps
3Inverted Row110 reps
4Pike Push Up110 reps
5Ab Wheel110 reps
6Neck Curl425 reps
7Neck Extension425 reps
8Isolation Work (Optional)110 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Sandbag-To-Shoulder15–15 reps
2Sandbag Row (3xReps)15–10 reps
3Sandbag Squat35–20 reps
4Lift From The Lap To Chest Height (Vertical Method 1)1undefined+ reps
5Posterior Chain (Band Good Mornings, Bodyweight Hyperextensions, Etc.) 1100 reps
66. Abs (Standing Band Crunches, Sit-Ups, Etc.)1100 reps
7Obliques (Oblique Crunches Etc.) 1100 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Wide Grip Pull-Up12–5 reps
2Decline Deficit Pike Push-Ups12–5 reps
3Hanging Leg Raise12–5 reps
4Ring Row12–5 reps
5Dive-Bomber Push Ups12–5 reps
6Neck Curls & Extensions 425 reps
7Isolation Work (Optional)110 min

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, SANDBAGS & CALISTHENICS BASE PROGRAM is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 40 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

SANDBAGS & CALISTHENICS BASE PROGRAM is structured around 4 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

SANDBAGS & CALISTHENICS BASE PROGRAM is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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