sledge hammer

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with hammer.

sledge hammer demonstration
sledge hammer β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Hammer

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Forearms, Shoulders

How to do sledge hammer

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ForearmsShoulders

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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