Tim Hull - aka. the Strength Doctor - is a well respected author, physical therapy professional, massage therapist, trainer, and aspiring strongman. He created the Thera-strength program to dramatically increase human performance with “High Intensity, Functional Cross-Training”.

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How TO Make A Bulgarian Sandbag

Over the last few weeks I have been finally getting my garage gym cleaned up and into fighting shape. One of main things I wanted to do was make some more homemade equipment to use. So the top of my list of things to make was another Bulgarian sandbag. I have made several smaller versions [...]

40 Bulgarian Training Bag Exercises

A while ago I shared a video on making your own Bulgarian Sandbag. I have made a few of them as well and love to include them in my workouts. It offers a great opportunity to build both strength and conditioning. The bags also offer a nice break from normal lifting, giving me that variety [...]

TRX – Sandbag Workout

Here is a unique workout that a friend Josh Henkin introduced me too.  Give it a try, it will spice up your workout routine.
-Tim-

P.S. keep a look out for the new Thera-Strength Manual, It’s Coming Real Soon!!!

Tough as Nails Workout

Hey kids!
As you know I am always searching for the best content to bring you and keep you informed on all things fitness. Today I am sharing a great post put out by Josh Henkin. He is one of the top experts when it comes to sandbag training and he always comes up with some [...]

Happy Fathers Day! / Primal Workout

Happy Fathers day everyone!!
I hope you all are out enjoying the day and creating some truly amazing memories. During holidays, I always try to take time out and reflect on what is important in life and notice the small joys that are usually over looked in our hectic lives. 
Today I want to thank my father [...]

Homemade Sandbag – Part 3

Since I have been hearing alot of requests to post more on the homemade sandbags. I went out and found a new design for you all to try.  I learned about it from Matty Wichlinski. You’ll meet him in the video that I have included with this post.
Besides the exercises in the video, here are just a few [...]

The “Bear” Workout

Well I finally returned to the clinic yesterday, after taking two weeks off with the birth of my son. With everything that has happened over the last  few weeks it was nice to get back into the flow of seeing patients.
I am also looking forward to throwing myself into making this the best damn site [...]

Sandbag Blast Complex

Since I have been talking about building your own sandbags the last few posts, I thought you would probably enjoy a sandbag training video demonstrating some exercises you can do with your new sandbag.
It demonstrates the Single Leg Blast Complex.  It combines multi-directional movements with some bilateral power generation in different planes. Try it I [...]

Homemade Sandbag…part 2

 

Got to thinking that I should have included some pictures of my homemade sand bags. Here are a few to give you a basic idea.
This was fairly cheep to make. Just took a little time to fill and tape the bags. Went with smaller bags so I could adjust the weight more. Also chose to [...]

Homemade Sandbag

By far sandbags are one of the most useful training aids out there. There are thousands of exercises you can do with a sandbag, in fact you can use nothing but one and have great workouts. Done right sandbags will kick your butt!  I will continue to post sandbag exercises for you to learn from. [...]