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With Brian Jones, MS, CSCSFew tools in the strength and conditioning world can match the simplicity and effectiveness of heavy sand bags. This simple item can be used to improve total body strength, power, and endurance. The awkwardness and instability forces the core muscles to work hard and place the lifter in positions encountered in real life or athletic competition. Sand bags are ideal for all athletes in combat/tackling sports or for anyone who wants to avoid the high-tech gloss of the modern gym and get in shape the old fashioned way.This video not only details the fundamental exercises for sand bag training, but it also provides details for designing a program for your own specific needs.Brian Jones has a Masters degree in exercise physiology and is currently working on his PhD at the University of Kentucky. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Weightlifting Club Coach.Brian has trained athletes of all levels and from a wide variety of sports. He has been involved in martial arts for over 20 years and is currently a competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player and NHB fighter.