Best Training Sandbags 2026: 10 Ranked, Filled or Unfilled
By Felipe Iglesias · Updated
Almost every training sandbags listing on Amazon quotes the weight the bag can hold, not the weight that arrives. Gravity Fitness sells a '50 kg' sandbag that ships at 500 g. CERBERUS's Dual Ply 45 kg shell lands at 630 g. Meanwhile, several adverts disagree with themselves: Yes4All's title tops out at 80 kg while its own bullet list runs to 90 kg, and the MaxStrength bag is sold as 10 kg with a stated item weight of 25 kg — a 15 kg gap inside a single listing. None of that is dishonest exactly. It is what happens when the number in the title describes a capacity and the number in the spec box describes a parcel.
We ranked ten of the best training sandbags on Amazon on things you can check yourself before buying: the star rating and how many people left it, the fabric denier, the handle count, the price, and whether the bag arrives empty or already filled. Where a listing contradicted itself, we say so and quote both figures.
At a glance
| # | Product | Price | Rating | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDX Unfilled Sandbag for Fitness, 2-90 kg | £30.99 | 4.4 | View |
| 2 | Yes4All Unfilled Weight Bag, 20-90 kg | £36.14 | 4.3 | View |
| 3 | CERBERUS Dual Ply Sandbag, 45 kg | £49.99 | 4.7 | View |
| 4 | Gravity Fitness Heavy Duty Sandbag, 50-150 kg | £49.95 | 4.4 | View |
| 5 | CERBERUS Throwing Sandbag V2, 20 or 35 kg | £84.99 | 4.8 | View |
| 6 | Lions Filled Weight Sand Power Bag, 5-25 kg | £26.95 | 4.7 | View |
| 7 | FAIRWAYUK Weighted Training Power Bag, 20 kg | £29.95 | 4.5 | View |
| 8 | MaxStrength Filled Power Bag, 5-20 kg | £32.85 | 4.4 | View |
| 9 | Core Exercise Power Bag for Gym, 5-30 kg | £24.99 | 4.5 | View |
| 10 | ONEX Power Bag Fitness Sandbag, 5-30 kg | £16.99 | 4.1 | View |
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RDX Unfilled Sandbag for Fitness, 2-90 kg
Top of the list because 984 ratings at 4.4 back a 1200D Cordura shell with eight handles — the widest evidence base among these training sandbags.
Pros
- 1200D Cordura outer with a nylon-coated, water-resistant lining
- Eight strategically placed handles for pushing, pulling and carries
- 984 ratings at 4.4 — the largest review base in this guide
- Sold unfilled in four shell sizes, so you set the working weight
- £30.99 for the smallest version, with filler bags included
Cons
- Spec box item weight is 500 g — sand is not included
- Product dimensions listed as 1 x 1 x 1 cm, which cannot describe a filled bag
- Size field reads 5 to 25 LB while the title claims 2-90 kg
- You must buy and fill the sand yourself
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Extremely high quality adjustable strength training sandbag by RDX. Item has very robust quality about it with strong stitching and multiple handles. I purchased the 25 to 75 lbs bag which came with 2 internal sand bags (50 & 25 lbs) which require filling. The internal bags are made from the same high quality material. Great addition to my home gym. Very happy with this purchase.”
Verified purchase“This is a great bag, came with 2 size of internal filling bags for 30&50lbs, very well constructed and nice finish to it. Particularly impressed built the inner bags as had sand leaks on previous ones but should be ok with this one. Recommend that you fill with dry kiln sand vs builder sand, but either is good. Great for a variety of exercises particularly lunges.”
RDX takes first place on evidence rather than on any single headline number. £30.99 buys a 1200D Cordura shell with a nylon-coated lining, eight handles and a 4.4 average from 984 ratings — the largest review pool in this guide. In practice, that is the figure that matters most when you cannot handle the bag before ordering it.
The bag is sold unfilled and comes in four shell capacities, from a small (5-25 lb) version with one inner bag up to an extra-large with four, with the listing covering 2-90 kg overall. The inner filler bags are described as leak-proof and water-resistant, which is the part that usually fails first on a bag at this price. The reinforced cross stitching is what keeps the handles attached once you start loading it properly.
Worth noting: the specification box lists the item at 500 g with product dimensions of 1 x 1 x 1 cm. That is the empty shell, not the bag you train with, and the same listing's size field reads '5 to 25 LB' while the title advertises 2-90 kg. Buy this only if you are willing to source and carry your own sand.
Yes4All Unfilled Weight Bag, 20-90 kg
3,133 ratings at 4.3 make this the most-reviewed of the unfilled training sandbags here, but its own title and bullet list disagree on the maximum load.
Pros
- 3,133 ratings at 4.3 — the largest review base in this guide
- 1000D Cordura shell with water-resistant inner filler bags
- Four capacities, from 2-11 kg up to 56-90 kg
- Double hook-and-loop closures on the inner bags
- Heavy-duty zip on the outer shell
Cons
- Title says 80 kg while the XL bullet says 90 kg
- Ships unfilled at 1.2 kg — sand is an extra cost
- Size field (M, 0-34KG) and colour field (11kg-34kg) do not match
- Included components list only one small and one big inner bag
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great bit 'o kit, I read reviews which stated that the inner bags were hard to fit inside once filled, So I left the inner bags inside the main bag and my wife held them open whilst I poured in bags of sand. The more time and care taken results in less spillage, I got 28 kilos of sand in of which I am happy, It's a great work out climbing the stairs and walking round the garden.”
Verified purchase“Been using this for over a year now and it's been given a beating and it's held up very well, good quality and very robust.”
Yes4All ranks second on review volume: 3,133 ratings at 4.3, more than three times the RDX bag's count. At £36.14 you get a 1000D Cordura outer, a heavy-duty zip and inner filler bags also made from water-resistant Cordura with double hook-and-loop closure strips.
The capacity range is genuinely wide — four sizes from a small (2-11 kg) up to an XL (56-90 kg), with one to four inner bags depending on which shell you pick. That said, the listing undercuts itself: the title tops out at 80 kg, while the bullet describing the XL size runs to 90 kg. Ten kilos of uncertainty sits inside one advert.
The catch is what the spec box says actually ships: an item weight of 1.2 kg, and '1 external bag with 1 small + 1 big inner bag'. The size field reads M (0-34KG) while the colour field reads K. Camouflage - (11kg-34kg). If you want a sandbag for home gym work up near 90 kg, confirm which shell you are ordering before checkout.
CERBERUS Dual Ply Sandbag, 45 kg
A 4.7 average from 97 ratings and a 1050D ballistic nylon build with no liner to buy — just a 630 g shell in the post.
Pros
- 1050D Cordura ballistic nylon outer
- 4.7 average from 97 ratings
- YKK zips and extra-strength Velcro, per the listing
- No liner required — fill the outer shell and train
- Bonded nylon thread designed for heavy-duty use
Cons
- Ships at 630 g; the 45 kg is a capacity, not a parcel weight
- Only one capacity offered, so no progression up a range
- 97 ratings is a small sample next to the top two
- No handle count stated in the specification
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Solid well made arrived on time i already had sand at home filled with sharp sand and a bit of ballast ,and some small iron filing s ,packed it to the top,there is a zip and above that a velcro fastening ,after zipping up it rolls over and secondary seal is velcro and then a big velcro strap over the top,i find it great for zercher squats,pickups and throwing over shoulder,i work in construction and sandbag training does convert to real life scenarios”
Verified purchase“Solid! The build quality is excellent and im not remotely worried about this bag lasting.Has been outside in the weather for about 3 months and still fine.”
The Dual Ply carries the second-highest rating here: 4.7 from 97 ratings at £49.99. What earns it third place is the material spec — 1050D Cordura ballistic nylon, bonded nylon thread designed for heavy-duty use, and YKK zips with extra-strength Velcro. These are abrasion choices, not cosmetic ones.
CERBERUS's own bullet says no liner is required: you fill the outer shell directly and go. By contrast, most training sandbags in this price band ship with separate inner bags you have to fill, seal and then stuff inside an outer bag. Removing that step removes a common failure point, and it is why the brand describes it as stronger than the previous generation.
The catch is in the paperwork. The spec box lists item weight as 630 g and size as 45 kg. That is the empty shell for a bag rated to hold 45 kg of sand, and the stated 30 x 8 cm dimensions describe something folded flat. Buyer expecting a 45 kg parcel will be disappointed.
Gravity Fitness Heavy Duty Sandbag, 50-150 kg
Five capacities up to 150 kg — the widest span here — and a 4.4 average from 126 ratings, though the 50 kg version ships at 500 g.
Pros
- Five capacities from 50 kg to 150 kg
- 1000D nylon with reinforced stitching and a Velcro filler bag
- 4.4 from 126 ratings
- Free Calisthenics app with training programmes
- The listing states openly that sand is not included
Cons
- The 50 kg version ships at 500 g, unfilled
- £49.95 buys an empty shell; sand is an extra cost and effort
- Available in black only
- The spec box details one 50 kg size, so check the variant you select
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Bought the 75kg version and it arrived promptly. Obviously if you weren't aware, the listing is for a flatpacked sandbag only - you have to provide your own sand. Would be unfair to ask postie to lug 100kg down the drive!The price seems quite steep with that in mind but its very competitive with the competitors so who am I to argue.The bag feels of a great quality and is a "bag within a bag" design and has a built in "funnel" and several fastening mechanisms so I don't feel like sand will come out. You can partially fill to start with and then upgrade over time - I started mine with 50kg as that's the weight I feel comfortable taking to the shoulder but I can add up to the 75kg capacity in time.I'd recommend the B&Q (or other retailers') kiln dried paving sand to fill it with. It's a little pricier than the sharp sand/play sand bags but as its already dry it means it's a doddle to pour into the bag and won't dry out and get lighter over time. I filled mine to weight by picking it up and standing on the bathroom scales with it - it's too wide to go on the scales on its own without obscuring the display so you need to lift it onto the scales then subtract your body weight.Training with it is a dream. It's a completely different type of weight that promotes a more full body strength. I like picking it up, getting it onto the knees, then getting it to the shoulder, but there are several workouts you can do with it including squats, and carrying it as far as you can etc. It feels a very high quality and I have no issues dropping it from shoulder height onto my garage's concrete floor, or my driveway's block pavers. No signs of wear etc.”
Verified purchase“Very happy with the sand bag. Seems very robust and will take 50kg just right. Could squeeze another 1-2kg in but not needed. I've added a pic to make that comment on capacity redundant. Good addition to training. Uploaded a pic 3month on, going strong with no issues. Nice flex to the bag while still being firm. Would happily put it side by side with the Cerberus bag quality wise.”
Gravity Fitness offers the widest weight range in this guide: 50 kg, 75 kg, 100 kg, 125 kg and 150 kg shells. The version listed here is the smallest of the five at £49.95, with a 4.4 average from 126 ratings. In theory, that spread lets one shell cover a whole training block without buying again.
The build is 1000D nylon with reinforced stitching, a zip and a secure Velcro filler bag inside. It is the same heavy duty sandbag formula as the rest of the field; the difference is the free Calisthenics app with training programmes, skills sessions and workouts, which is unusual at this price.
Crucially, the listing states plainly that bags do not come filled with sand. The spec box agrees: item weight 500 g against a size field reading 50 kg. That is a 99.5% difference between the number in the title and the number in the box — the clearest example of the pattern running through these training sandbags.
CERBERUS Throwing Sandbag V2, 20 or 35 kg
The best-rated bag in this guide at 4.8, built for throwing, with inner and outer both in 1050D Cordura for £84.99.
Pros
- 4.8 average — the highest rating in this guide
- Inner and outer bags both 1050D Cordura
- Designed to withstand throwing, not just carrying
- Two loading options, 20 kg and 35 kg
- 1.5 inch handle diameter stated
Cons
- 35 ratings only — the smallest sample of any bag here
- Spec box says 950 g item weight but lists 'Sand-Filled' as a feature
- £84.99, the most expensive bag in this guide
- Ranks 163 in Fitness Weights, 308,163 overall in Sports & Outdoors
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Cerberus products are utterly robust, so I have no hesitations in treating this item rough! I've used it for sandbag throws, kettlebell swings and Turkish get-ups. It's comfortable to use for all of these.Plus, the fact it fills with sand makes it adjustable. No need to have loads of different kettlebells - just keep a bucket of extra sand nearby and you can adjust the load quickly.”
“So far I haven't done any throwing with it. I've done some kettlebell exercises with it and a few sandbag ones. I'm getting a new sandbag training poster and will create a routine around it. It feels so tough, it's very versatile as well. I've got it at 12.5 kilos. My kettlebell is 16 but of course the way you lift and the effects on your body are totally different. I've got a 24 kilo of sand so will make it heavier at some point.”
This is the highest-rated product here: 4.8 from 35 ratings at £84.99. It is also the only bag described as designed to withstand throwing, with both the inner and outer bag made from 1050D Cordura material, and a 1.5 inch handle diameter.
The listing gives a maximum loading capacity in two options, 20 kg (44 lb) and 35 kg (77 lb). The brand cites use in the Arnold's, Ultimate Strongman, Giants Live and Official Strongman Games competitions — claims worth reading as marketing rather than as a specification you can verify from the page.
The catch: the spec box lists item weight as 950 g while also listing 'Sand-Filled' as a special feature. Both cannot be true of the same shipped item. Meanwhile, 35 ratings is a thin base for a 4.8 average — one poor review moves that number further than it would on a bag with 984.
Lions Filled Weight Sand Power Bag, 5-25 kg
One of the few bags here that arrives filled, at £26.95 for the 15 kg blue version, with 406 ratings at 4.7.
Pros
- Arrives filled — the 15 kg version weighs 15 kg
- Five weights from 5 kg to 25 kg
- 406 ratings at 4.7
- PVC surface wipes clean and resists sweat
- Top and side handles for multiple grip options
Cons
- 25 kg maximum, the lowest ceiling of the filled options here
- PVC rather than Cordura, per the material type field
- The load cannot be adjusted once bought
- No inner bags, so no way to vary the weight
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great, well made piece of equipment. Highly recommend. I got the 25kg, because I'm buff as heck, and it suits me fine.”
Verified purchase“Top quality, and very robust. It's a great bit of kit for someone who doesn't want to spend a lot but can do a lot with it.”
Lions solves the problem the rest of these training sandbags create: it arrives filled. The 15 kg blue version costs £26.95 and the spec box confirms it — item weight 15 kg, not a shell weight. That is what a filled weight sandbag should look like on a product page.
It is a PVC bag rather than Cordura, with top and side handles and a wipe-clean, sweat-resistant surface designed for repeated indoor and outdoor sessions. The range runs 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg, so there is progression without ever buying filler. As a result, it suits anyone who wants to start lifting the day the parcel lands.
The trade-off is ceiling. At 25 kg maximum this is a conditioning tool, not a strongman one. Even so, it is the highest-rated filled bag here at 4.7 from 406 ratings — and 25 kg is fixed, so you cannot add sand later as you get stronger.
FAIRWAYUK Weighted Training Power Bag, 20 kg
A 20.32 kg shipping weight on a 20 kg bag, 4.5 from 184 ratings, and a waterproof PVC cover you can leave outside.
Pros
- Ships at 20.32 kg for the 20 kg version — filler included
- Waterproof PVC cover, stated as usable in the rain
- 184 ratings at 4.5
- Large padded handles and straps
- £29.95
Cons
- No Cordura — PVC finish only
- The spec box shows the 20 kg green option while the page covers other weights
- Listing copy contains spelling errors ('sand bang', 'enative')
- No handle count stated
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Came a day before it was expected. Packed well and the product itself is in a really good condition. I like that you can take out the weights. For this reason I ordered the 20kg but have taken out 10kg and will build up my strength to the 20kg. Made me sweat and burn calories on day 1 of using. Hopeful this bag will help my fitness journey”
Verified purchase“Love ❤️ this sand bag looks good love the blue on it nice and heavy just what I needed for my exercises might have to get the 20kg next. Highly recommended to others. Well packaged on arrival too thanks.”
The spec box on this one is refreshing: package dimensions 62.1 x 25.4 x 19.2 cm and a weight of 20.32 kg for the 20 kg green version. The 0.32 kg difference is packaging, which is about as close as any listing here gets to describing what actually lands on your doorstep.
It is a PVC bag with large padded straps and handles that the listing says will not split, fray or tear. The cover is waterproof and stated as usable in the rain outdoors, which makes it a workable weighted sandbag for a garage or garden setup rather than a gym-only tool.
Worth noting the copy: 'enative' and 'sand bang' both appear in the bullets, which tells you nothing about the bag but plenty about the listing. Even so, 184 ratings at 4.5 with 71% of them fives is a solid signal. Just confirm which weight you are selecting, because the page carries several.
MaxStrength Filled Power Bag, 5-20 kg
Sold as 10 kg with a 25 kg item weight — the largest internal contradiction on this list, though 57 ratings average 4.4.
Pros
- 4.4 from 57 ratings, 70% of them five stars
- Filled with sand — no separate filler needed
- Four weights from 5 kg to 20 kg
- Reinforced handles for pushing, pulling and carrying
- £32.85
Cons
- Size says 10 kg; item weight says 25 kg — a 15 kg gap
- Faux leather outer, not Cordura or PVC
- Only 57 ratings to judge it on
- No inner bag or adjustable load described
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This is a great bit of home gym kit. Seller shipped quickly and delivered quickly. Came in a box and well taped to prevent damage.I've done a few workouts with it and because of the multiple straps, it gives great resistance even at 25kg. It really feels like more and is ideal for upper body muscle training. Different muscles to my bench and dumbbells due to how you can hold it. Ideal for beginner up to advanced I would say. I can curl 25kg dumbbells in training sets but using the bag in a hammer position it is more difficult, despite having both arms in use.Really recommend this and quality appears really good so far. I don't use to throw around etc which I think would shorten its durability. Very strong for general lifting etc though, tough material”
Verified purchase“I've only used this bag a few times but I feel it will last a long time. Really strong construction with lots of strong handles. Ideal for what we are doing in the gym.”
MaxStrength's bag is described as filled with sand, sold in 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg and 20 kg options, and priced at £32.85. The 4.4 average comes from 57 ratings, with 70% of them five stars.
The outer is faux leather rather than Cordura or PVC, with reinforced handles for safe lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying. The sport types listed on the page — boxing, jiu jitsu, kung fu, MMA and muay thai — suggest the brand thinks of this as a martial arts conditioning tool more than a pure strength one.
The catch is arithmetic. The size field reads 10 kg and the item weight reads 25 kg. That is a 15 kg gap inside one listing, with no explanation offered for it. Until that is resolved, treat the stated weight of this one as unknown rather than as a specification.
Core Exercise Power Bag for Gym, 5-30 kg
The cheapest bag here to state an exact 1:1 weight — 5 kg size, 5 kg item weight — with no one- or two-star reviews among 42 ratings.
Pros
- 5 kg size matches a 5 kg item weight — no ambiguity
- £24.99, the second cheapest bag in this guide
- Range from 5 kg to 30 kg
- 1-year warranty stated
- No one- or two-star ratings among 42
Cons
- Only 42 ratings, with no lower scores to learn from
- Sweat-proof cover only — no waterproofing claimed
- No material specified beyond the colour field
- The spec box details one 5 kg size; check the variant you select
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Good bag at this price point. Seams hold well and it doesn't give an effective workout for all sorts. I got the 30kg bag a few months ago and it's held up fine with consistent use.”
“This is an excellent addition to my home gym equipment and is better than kettle bells because it has more grip options and is softer if you happen to knock it into something although it does take up more space.The various grip options also allow this to replace a barbell for many exercises which is great if you have limited space for exercise.The sewing and materials seem very good quality and don't feel like the weight will fall apart quickly with frequent use.If I wanted to nitpick then the only negatives for me is that the handles do flop around and make a bit of noise during workouts that other weights wouldn't and also I wish that there was an extra handle at the other end of the longest side for wider grip exercises. Other than those 2 things I love using this weight.”
At £24.99 this is the second cheapest bag here and one of the few whose numbers agree with each other. Size field 5 kg, item weight 5 kg. It is a filled bag, sold as one, with the range running 5 kg to 30 kg across the variants.
It is pitched at boxing, MMA, running and plyometric work, with lunges, box-steps and squats named in the bullets and a sweat-proof cover over the shell. The 5-30 kg span is a decent spread for a power bag for gym circuits rather than for maximum lifts, and a one-year warranty is stated on the page.
The catch is the rating distribution: 42 ratings, 62% of them five stars, and not a single one- or two-star review. That reads well, but a small sample with no dissent is not the same evidence as 984 ratings at 4.4. If you want proof at scale, look further up this list.
ONEX Power Bag Fitness Sandbag, 5-30 kg
The cheapest bag here at £16.99, but the listing itself warns you not to throw it on the floor, and 11 of 315 ratings are one star.
Pros
- £16.99 — the lowest price in this guide
- 315 ratings at 4.1
- 5 kg size matches a 5 kg weight
- Options from 5 kg to 30 kg
- Filled with sand or cloth, per the listing
Cons
- Listing warns against throwing or dropping it — the sand can burst the fabric
- 4.1 average, the lowest of the ten bags here
- 11 one-star and 2 two-star ratings out of 315
- PU leather, not Cordura or PVC
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Pleasantly surprised the bag was delivered filled for the price. On the scales, weighs 19.98KG, accurate enough for me. Compact size for easy storage, wide enough to hug comfortably for squats or sit ups.I've been using the bag every day for about two hours over the last week. It's had a good throwing around by all the straps and handles. Strap handles are padded, the bag is PVC (I think) coated, easy to grip with sweaty hands. Versatile enough for most of the exercises I do daily. Looks wise, the printed pattern is a bit dated. Doesn't affect the use, not a big deal.I was worried the stitching would rip the bag but so far, the webbing and the bag has stretched at stress points with no tears. I doubt it would survive throwing it on the ground or from height for long. It's not a pro quality bag.Apart from that, there's not a lot else to say. It's a bag filled with heavy stuff to lump about, which it does well. For the price and home use, well worth it.”
Verified purchase“Not bad for the money, half the price of other brands, it's heavy and well stitched together. Time will tell once it's been sweated on and dropped 100 times!”
ONEX is the cheapest bag in this guide at £16.99, with 315 ratings averaging 4.1 — the lowest average in the top ten that still clears four stars. For a first weighted bag, that price is hard to argue with.
It is a PU leather bag filled with sand or cloth pieces, available from 5 kg to 30 kg, with the 5 kg version listed as 5 kg. It is built for home use, and the listing is honest about its limits: it names stability, core strength and balance as the targets, not impact work.
The catch is in the manufacturer's own warning: 'Please don't throw these bags on the floor.' The listing says the sand filling will blast the fabric under force. In short, if throwing, slamming or dropping is the main movement in your sandbag training, this is the wrong bag to buy.
Final Verdict
For most homes, the RDX unfilled sandbag at £30.99 is the sensible first buy among these training sandbags: 1200D Cordura, eight handles, 984 ratings at 4.4, and you choose the filler. If you would rather start training the day it arrives, the Lions filled weight sandbag at £26.95 removes the sand-shopping step — 15 kg, PVC covered, no funnel required. If you train for strongman or throwing, the CERBERUS Throwing Sandbag V2 at £84.99 holds the highest rating here at 4.8, though from only 35 ratings. Either way, before you compare the training sandbags on this page, check whether they ship empty: a £30 shell and a £30 filled bag are not the same purchase, and the weight in the title is rarely the weight in the box.
Written by
Felipe Iglesias
Founder & Lead Reviewer
Felipe is a computational engineering student who has been working in SEO since he was sixteen. He founded ranked10 and researches every guide on the site.
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