How to do Sledgehammer Swings

Muscles worked

Main: Abs, Obliques. Also: Calves, Forearms, Lats, Traps, Shoulders.

Step by step

1. You will need a tire and a sledgehammer for this exercise. Stand in front of the tire about two feet away from it with a staggered stance. Grip the sledgehammer.
2. If you are right handed, your left hand should be at the bottom of the handle, and your right hand should be choking up closer to the head.
3. As you bring the sledge up, your right hand slides toward the head; as you swing down, your right hand will slide down to join your left hand. Slam it down as hard as you can against the tire. Control the bounce of the hammer off of the tire.
4. Repeat on the other side.

Similar exercises

• Medicine Ball Full Twist
• Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw
• Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw
• Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
• Backward Medicine Ball Throw
• Bench Jump

Instructions from Free Exercise DB, in the public domain. General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.