Sledge hammer exercise demonstration
Sledge hammer

Exercise

Sledge hammer

Sledge hammer is a moderate exercise. It trains abs.

Muscles
AbsForearms

Detailed explanation

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the sledge hammer with both hands. Engage your core and keep your back straight.

Swing the sledge hammer down towards the ground, using your core and upper body strength. As you swing down, pivot your hips and transfer the force to the hammer.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the sledge hammer with both hands.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and keep your back straight.

  3. 3

    Swing the sledge hammer down towards the ground, using your core and upper body strength.

  4. 4

    As you swing down, pivot your hips and transfer the force to the hammer.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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