Heavy Bag Thrust

The Heavy Bag Thrust is a beginner none (bodyweight) exercise that works the Chest. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesChest
EquipmentNone (Bodyweight)
LevelBeginner

How to do the Heavy Bag Thrust

  1. Utilize a heavy bag for this exercise.
  2. Assume an upright stance next to the bag, with your feet staggered, fairly wide apart.
  3. Place your hand on the bag at about chest height.
  4. This will be your starting position.Begin by twisting at the waist, pushing the bag forward as hard as possible.
  5. Perform this move quickly, pushing the bag away from your body.Receive the bag as it swings back by reversing these steps.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.