Exercises / Waist / Sledge Hammer

Sledge Hammer

Sledge Hammer: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: other.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentother
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, forearms
Secondary muscles
shoulders
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the sledge hammer with both hands.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back straight.
  3. Swing the sledge hammer down towards the ground, using your core and upper body strength.
  4. As you swing down, pivot your hips and transfer the force to the hammer.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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