Strongman Sandbag

The Strongest Sandbag on the Market

Whether you're just starting your sandbag training journey or you're a competitive strongman athlete who needs a bag that can take a beating, the Freedom Strength Strongman Sandbag is the last bag you'll ever need to buy. With 948 five-star reviews, more verified five-star ratings than any other strongman sandbag brand, and a proven track record at elite strength competitions including The Pro Strongman League, this is the bag serious athletes trust.

Available in 14 sizes from 50 lbs to 400 lbs in 25 lbs increments, the widest size range of any sandbag on the market, there is a Freedom Strength sandbag for every fitness level, every goal, and every workout.

Why Freedom Strength Makes the Best Strongman Sandbag on the Market

Not all sandbags are created equal. Most bags on the market are made with thin, low-grade fabric that tears after a few months of heavy use. Freedom Strength Strongman Sandbags are engineered differently. We overbuilt them for extreme durability and heavy, repeated use.

Here's what makes the Freedom Strength Strongman Sandbag the strongest sandbag available:

• 1050D Cordura Nylon fabric - the same heavy-duty material used in professional outdoor and rugged sports equipment. Significantly thicker and more abrasion-resistant than standard sandbag fabrics.
• Reinforced triple-stitched seams with bonded nylon thread - Seams are the most common failure point on cheaper bags. Ours are built to outlast everything else.
• Giant Flap Free Design - Our unique top closing system removes the big velcro flap all other companies use. This causes less stress on the top seams making ours stronger as well as providing a smoother surface to grab.
  
• YKK zipper - the gold standard in zipper quality, used by premium gear brands worldwide. No cheap zippers that jam or break under load.
• Built-in filler bag with double Velcro + zipper closure - a dual-closure system that keeps your fill material locked in during the most intense workouts.
• 14 sizes from 50 lbs to 400 lbs - the only strongman sandbag brand on the market offering this full range in 25 lb increments.
• Designed in the USA - every detail engineered for performance and longevity by someone who actually trains with sandbags everyday!

How to Choose Your Size

Choosing the right sandbag weight depends on your current strength level and, most importantly, what exercises you plan to do with it. Here's what we recommend based on years of experience helping customers find the right setup:

If you're just starting out with sandbag training:

• Men: Start with a 100–125 lb bag, depending on your current strength and training experience. This weight range is heavy enough to be challenging while still being manageable for learning proper technique on carries, cleans, and squats.
• Women: Start with a 50–75 lb bag, depending on your current strength and training experience. This allows you to master the movements without being overwhelmed.

If you're planning to buy only one bag (and want maximum versatility):

• Men: We recommend a 150–175 lb bag. This weight range is heavy enough for productive carries, squats, and cleans, while still being manageable for presses and dynamic movements as you build strength.
• Women: We recommend a 100–125 lb bag. This gives you enough weight for lower body work and carries without being too heavy for upper body exercises.

Why we don't recommend "buying heavy and working up to it":

A common mistake is buying a heavy bag (like 200+ lbs) with the plan to underfill it at first and add weight over time. This actually makes training harder, not easier. Here's why:

• An underfilled sandbag becomes floppy and unstable, which makes it awkward and difficult to control
• The shifting, loose sand creates uneven weight distribution that's frustrating to work with
• You can't properly learn technique when the bag is flopping around
• Once you're strong enough to fill the bag to its full weight, it may be too heavy for many exercises which can limit what you can actually do with it

The better approach: Buy a bag you can fill to near-capacity and actually use now. A properly filled 150 lb bag will give you far better workouts than a floppy, underfilled 250 lb bag.

Exercise-specific considerations:

• Planning to mostly do carries, squats, and cleans? You can go heavier — these are your strongest movement patterns. Men can consider 175–200 lbs, women can consider 125–150 lbs.
• Want to include overhead presses and dynamic movements? Stick to the lighter end of the range — pressing a sandbag overhead is significantly harder than carrying it.
• Want to do full-body sandbag workouts with varied exercises? You'll realistically need multiple bags in different weight ranges to program effectively.

The ideal multi-bag setup (if budget allows):

Many serious sandbag athletes own 2–3 bags in different weight ranges to cover the full spectrum of exercises. This isn't required, but it dramatically expands what you can do. For example:

• Light bag (50–100 lbs): Overhead presses, high-rep conditioning, warm-ups, technique work
• Medium bag (100–175 lbs): Cleans, front squats, moderate carries, general strength work
• Heavy bag (200+ lbs): Max effort carries, stone lift practice, heavy loading events, competition prep

With multiple bags, you can program any workout you can think of. Just like having a full rack of dumbbells or different barbells for different lifts. Some customers start with one medium-weight bag and add a second heavier or lighter bag later as their training evolves.

Bottom line: Buy a bag you can fill to near-capacity and use productively right now. Don't buy heavy hoping to "grow into it", an under-filled bag trains badly and limits your progress.

Built for Every Kind of Athlete

The Freedom Strength Strongman Sandbag is the most versatile heavy training tool available. Whether you train in a garage gym, a commercial gym, outdoors, or on the competition floor, this bag goes where you go and handles whatever you throw at it.

Perfect for:

• Strongman training — stone lifts, sandbag cleans, carries, loading events
• CrossFit & functional fitness — squats, presses, carries, bear hug holds
• Competition training — built to competition standards for serious athletes
• Home gym training — portable, easy to fill and empty, takes up minimal space
• Unconventional & grip strength training — the shifting weight of a sandbag builds functional strength barbells simply can't replicate
• General fitness & fat loss — full body conditioning workouts that build strength and burn calories simultaneously

Unlike a barbell or dumbbell, a sandbag's shifting, unstable weight forces your entire body, including stabilizer muscles, to work harder with every rep. It's one of the most effective tools for building real-world, functional strength. There is nothing quite like sandbag training for building brute, full-body strength.

Competition-Proven at the Highest Level

Freedom Strength Sandbags aren't just gym equipment, they're competition equipment. Our bags have been used at elite strength competitions across the country including The Pro Strongman League. When athletes competing at the highest level need a bag they can count on, they choose Freedom Strength.

With 948 five-star reviews from verified customers, more than any other strongman sandbag brand, the results speak for themselves.

Easy to Fill, Easy to Use — Anywhere

One of the biggest questions new sandbag owners have is: "How do I fill it?" Freedom Strength sandbags are designed to make this as simple as possible.

Each bag comes with a built-in integrated funnel and filler bag, secured with a double Velcro and zipper closure system. Simply open the top, pull out the funnel, pour in your dry play sand (available at any hardware or home improvement store for around $5–$8 per 50 lb bag), and close it up. The whole process takes about 15 minutes.

Because they fill and empty easily, Freedom Strength sandbags are also the perfect portable training tool. Take them to the park, the beach, a competition, or a friend's gym without hauling hundreds of pounds of sand with you.

▶ Watch: How to fill your Freedom Strength Strongman Sandbag

Product Specifications

• Material: 1050D Cordura Nylon
• Zipper: YKK (industry gold standard)
• Stitching: Reinforced triple-stitched seams with bonded nylon thread
• Giant Flap Free Design: Our unique top closing system removes the big velcro flap all other companies use. This causes less stress on the top seams making ours stronger as well as it doesn't accidentally get grabbed when picking up the sandbag.
  
• Closure: Dual Velcro + zipper closure system with built-in filler funnel
• Sizes available: 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 275, 300, 325, 350, 375, 400 lbs
• Colors: Black with custom red top | Limited Edition White (select sizes)
• Fill material: Not included — we recommend dry play sand
• Designed in: USA
• As seen in: Elite competitions across the country including The Pro Strongman League

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I fill my sandbag with?
We recommend dry play sand, available at any hardware store (like Home Depot or Lowe's) for around $5–$8 per 50 lb bag. Do not use wet or damp sand as moisture can degrade the bag over time.

How do I know when my bag is at the right weight?
We strongly recommend placing your bag on a bathroom or postal scale as you fill it. The weight of your fill material can vary depending on its density. Always weigh your bag to confirm accuracy, do not fill beyond the labeled weight as overfilling can stress the seams.

Can I drop my sandbag?
Yes, Freedom Strength sandbags are built to endure repeated drops. However, they are not designed for slamming (repeatedly dropping from overhead with maximum force). For best longevity, use them on rubber flooring or non-abrasive surfaces.

Will my sandbag last forever?
Like all training equipment, sandbags are wear items and will eventually show signs of use. Freedom Strength sandbags are overbuilt to outlast every competitor on the market, but no sandbag lasts forever, especially under heavy, competitive use. We stand behind our craftsmanship and build every bag to be the strongest, most durable option available.

Is this bag good for beginners?
Absolutely. The 50 lb and 75 lb sizes are perfect entry points for anyone new to sandbag training. Sandbag workouts are highly scalable. You can start light, learn the movements, and increase weight as your strength grows.

How is Freedom Strength different from other sandbag brands?
Three things set us apart: (1) We offer 14 sizes from 50 to 400 lbs, no other brand comes close to this range. (2) Our materials, 1050D Cordura Nylon with YKK zippers and triple-stitched seams, are genuinely heavier duty than anything else on the market. (3) We have 944 five-star verified customer reviews, more than any other strongman sandbag brand.

Do you offer a warranty?
Please visit our Refund & Return Policy page for full details on our warranty and return process.

Ready to Train Like a Strongman?

Join thousands of athletes, from first-time sandbag users to elite competition strongmen, who have made Freedom Strength their training tool of choice. With the widest size range, the strongest materials, and more five-star reviews than anyone else in the game, the choice is clear.

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Be sure to check out our full selection of sandbag styles including Atlas Sandbags, Husafell Sandbags, and Training Sandbags.