Swing Bags

Both bags are made for heavy, full-body strength work, but they're shaped for different jobs. The Strongman Sandbag is made from Cordura, a tough, high-tenacity nylon fabric. It's built for carries, loads, cleans, squats and shouldering, and it pairs well with kettlebell, steel club, mace and bodyweight training. It comes in weights from 50 lbs up to 200 lbs (91 kg), all at $75. The Husafell Sandbag is based on the famous Husafell-style carry. Its rectangular shape sits against your chest and body, which makes a heavy load easier to hug and carry than a round bag. That makes it a strong choice for loaded carries, bear-hug squats, picks, holds and conditioning. It comes in 66 lbs (30 kg) to 220 lbs (100 kg), all at $99. Pick the Strongman for dynamic lifting and loading, and the Husafell if carrying and bear-hug work is your focus.

The Traditional Sandbag is the most versatile of the range. It has several handle positions, so you can change your grip and use it for carries, cleans, squats, lunges, presses, rows, shouldering, loading drills and full-body conditioning. A secure Velcro and zipper closure keeps the sand in, and the heavy-duty outer shell is made for hard, repeated use in the garage, the driveway, the backyard or on the beach. It comes in five weights from 22 lbs (10 kg) to 110 lbs (50 kg), all at one price of $99. If you want one bag that covers almost everything, start here.

The Swing Bag is built for movement. Its shape and shifting load are made for swings, throws, rotational work, presses, carries and conditioning circuits. It builds functional strength, grip and forearm endurance, and core stability and mobility under load. It's made from heavy-duty materials and suits athletes, fighters and anyone training for combat sports like MMA, wrestling and martial arts. It comes in lighter weights than the other bags, from 5 kg to 15 kg ($120–$160), because the goal is speed, rotation and control rather than maximum load.