Power Bags: A Retailer’s Guide to Strength & Versatility

Xpeed Power bags are a versatile and functional training tool that can appeal to a wide range of customers. Understanding their benefits, knowing how to guide your customers toward the right option and demonstrating simple workout ideas can make it easier to showcase their value and boost confidence in your recommendations.

Why Range Power Bags?

Unlike traditional free weights, power bags offer dynamic, multi-planar movement training, making them a valuable addition for multiple customer types:

✅ Home Gym Enthusiasts – Power bags provide a cost-effective, space-saving alternative to barbells and dumbbells.
✅ Personal Trainers & Coaches – Ideal for boot camps, functional training studios, and group fitness.
✅ Sport-Specific Athletes – Used in rugby, MMA, football and explosive strength training.
✅ Rehabilitation & General Fitness – Great for core stability, mobility drills, and controlled strength training.

✅Trending Item: Due to the rise in popularity of Hyrox, where Power Bags or Sand Bags are used, they're an in demand item.

Sales Tip: Customers who are unsure about power bags may be more familiar with sandbags, kettlebells or medicine balls. Highlight the soft-shell construction, grip versatility, and Olympic-style lift potential as key differentiators.

Power Bags in Action: A Simple Workout to Demo In-Store

One of the best ways to sell power bags is by showing customers how they work. For example, a quick AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) workout is a great way to demonstrate their versatility. 

How to explain the workout:

AMRAP stands for ‘As Many Rounds As Possible.’ It’s a workout style where you complete a set number of reps for each exercise and repeat the circuit as many times as you can within a set time, 12 minutes as an exmaple. Here, with a power bag, you might do 10 deadlifts, 10 bent over rows, 10 lunges, 10 squat to over head press and 10 plank pull-throughs, then repeat that circuit until your timer runs out. It’s a great way to build strength, endurance, and conditioning in a short amount of time.

Deadlift Stand with feet hip-width apart, power bag positioned in front of you. Hinge at the hips and grip the power bag handles with both hands. Keeping your core engaged and back straight, drive through your heels to lift the bag, standing tall. Lower the bag back to the ground with control and repeat.
Bent Over Row Holding a power bag in your hands, bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hip so your upper body is almost parallel to the floor. Keep your core tight and your back straight as you row the power bag up to your chest. Lower and repeat.
Reverse Lunges Hold the power bag across your upper chest or in a rear rack position. Step one foot back into a lunge, lowering your back knee toward the floor. Push through the front heel to return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side.
Squat to Overhead Press Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the power bag at chest height. Lower into a squat, keeping your chest up and knees tracking over your toes. Drive through your heels to stand and press the power bag overhead. Lower the bag back to the starting position and repeat.
High Plank Pull Throughs Start in a high plank position with the power bag positioned to one side of your body. Reach one hand across to grab the bag and pull it across to the opposite side while keeping your core engaged. Place your hand back in the plank position and repeat on the other side.

Helping Customers Choose the Right Power Bag

Power bags come in different weights, so it's essential to guide customers to the best fit for their needs:

✅ Beginners & Rehab Clients → 5kg – 10kg
✅ General Fitness & Strength Training → 10kg – 20kg
✅ Athletes & Advanced Lifters → 20kg+

Sales Tip: Ask customers about their training goals, are they looking for a versatile strength tool, sport-specific training or functional fitness like Hyrox training? This will help you recommend the right weight and upsell other accessories (e.g., battle ropes, sleds, climbing ropes and kettlebells).

Final Thoughts: Turning Product Knowledge into Sales

Stocking power bags is one thing, selling them effectively is another. Hopefully this blog helps equip you with the right knowledge, demonstrate their versatility and tailor recommendations to your customer needs.