Bulgarian Bag Suples Original - Leather Size M(26lbs), Made by Suples, Including The Instructional Video from The Inventor Coach Ivan Ivanov (Wrestling, Fitness)

built like a tank (durable) , soft leather filled with sand , heavier than expected ,you will use muscles that are very underdeveloped if you just do a gym workout , start slow and build up those muscle groups over a couple weeks . then push yourself ..i would recommend getting 10lbs lighter than you think you can do .overall it is my new favorite workout equipment . i use it 4 -5 times a week , and use YouTube "Suples" work out videos for ideas of different workout movements .

This thing is AWESOME. For functional strength, power and developing a vice like grip it is the best tool out there. Its fun as hell to use and made very well...you really do get what you pay for and it has a great 2 year warranty.. if you're thinking of getting one don't hesitate. Don't underestimate the weight either. The 1st one I bought is 44lbs and its too heavy to start with so I bought a 26lb one to start with before I move up.

There is no getting around this being a bit pricey but it is a well constructed product and along with the enclosed instructional DVD makes for a great workout. I'm closer to 40 than 30 years old, 165 lbs and the 26 lbs weight is just right for me in that it makes for a tough but doable workout. Might be smart to go with the next size down if you don't have a background in things that work out your grip. There is no such thing as one exercise product that will make you a superman but this will add variety to your workouts and help with practicing smooth whole body movements.

WARNING: Purchase a bag that is a size smaller than you think you need. The exercises that Coach Ivanov teaches will burn you down really quickly. Like anything, you will need to "work up" to a new level, and rather than increasing weight, you just increase intensity. I purchased a medium bag, which fit my frame according to the website, however, I probably should have started with a small. I am 5'7" / 140lbs, and the bag is a bit to handle, although I am sure this will fade as my technique begins to improve.That said, the first thing that I noticed about the bag was the quality. The stitching is great, the grips seem very secure, and the leather is high quality as well. The second thing that I noticed is that it smells terrible right out of the box. Something like half day old fish in a trash can. The smell does fade over time, but don't plan on carrying this in your car immediately after opening it up, or you will be in for a rude awakening.

These bags are fantastic for rotational exercises. I have a LOT of tension in my upper back and I really impressed with how working with a Bulgarian bag melted it away. Its not a permanent effect yet but I also just started working with the bag. These are used very differently than a sandbag and I haven't found any other tool that works the back like this. Great for grip strength too.Im about 6'2" and 185lbs and more farm boy strong than gym strong. I went with the 26lb and its a big challenge but the bags are expensive and I'd rather be careful rather than quickly outgrow the lower weights. I guess its your call what size is right for you.

Very well designed And great quality product extremely versatile does provide an excellent full body workout do not underestimate this bag!

I received this as a gift and I like it for how versatile it is. Go on youtube and you can finds tons of videos from the bags creator on different exercises. It's been pretty durable thus far and I plan to use this for quite some time. I'd say the one thing to be aware of is the price. It's pretty expensive and once you get used to the weight, there's not cost-efficient option to increase the weight aside from buying a new bag so just keep that in mind.

It’s very sturdy and made with very good material. My only regret is I would about the one with lower weight because it is very heavy