Bulgarian Strength Bag

Godan2b

Hello,

I have a habit of picking very little known workout tools which leads me to this post. Six years ago I started using kettlebells which I love to this day, funny thing now is that they are every where. So I saw an article about something called a Bulgarian Strength Bag. So as of last night I made my own bag that weighs 21lbs, not much I thought until I did my first workout tonight...believe me it doesn't take much of this to let your body know that it is working.

Anyway, my question is does anybody else use this tool and if so how are you documenting your training. It could be considered strength training but after I start building up set and reps it will soon be aerobic.

So, thanks for reading and let me know your thoughts.

jtsmou

seen em, but as close as I get are bags of a different shape that I use.

I also use Indian clubs, sledge hammer, kettle, big wooden logs etc...

Godan2b

I understand, I've done club bells as wells and I loved using sledge hammers as well.

dennisnguyen

I love the versatility of the Bulgarian Strength Bag. I also made one that weighs just shy of 20 lbs.

I take it on a run/jog/walk. In the middle of those, I'm free to do bicep curls, tricep extensions, squats, and swinging routines. The bag makes dips and pull ups much more difficult. I even hold the bag with my legs to try to do leg lifts. I'm thinking that it could be a hybrid exercise.

I just signed up for MFP, so I don't have much history for tracking my progress with this tool. When I'm running with the bag, I count it as aerobic. When I use the bag for curls, squats, pull ups, etc, I count it as strength training.

Thanks,
Dennis