There is no better way to pack on lean muscle mass and build rock-solid strength than pumping iron, but it also has its limitations.
One of the biggest complaints about strength training with traditional implements is that the objects you use in the gym differ significantly from the ones you use in everyday life. You may have to lift various everyday items that don’t provide perfectly textured grips or evenly distributed, steady, unmoving loads, like grocery and cement bags.
Trainers are increasingly incorporating sandbags into their client’s programs and aqua bags, which are popular loads made from everyday materials.
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How Do Aqua Bags Work?
Aqua bags are large, semi-solid containers filled with water that are still somewhat flexible. Many shapes, sizes, and colors of handles adorn the outside of a bag. A common feature is aqua bags present a constantly shifting and inherently unstable load, unlike barbells, dumbbells, or kettlebells.
Strength and stability increased across the body that extended far beyond the gym. The relentless sloshing of water inside the bag continuously challenges your stability, whether you’re squatting, pressing, lunging, rowing, swinging, or tossing. You’ll then be able to recruit more muscles and engage your core more, which, in turn, keeps your form on point and keeps the bag from controlling you.
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Your Workout Can Benefit from an Aqua Bag
One of the smartest investments you can make is to buy your own if your gym doesn’t have one. Consider using an aqua bag instead of a barbell for several weekly lifts if your gym has one. In addition, the implement also works well with dynamic moves like chops and swings.
Water does not replace iron, as the one thing you should focus on. Still, it adds variety and functionality that can help you avoid plateaus, reduce your risk of injury, and build strength that is more applicable to life. It’s essential to make it a part of your program rather than your focus.