sledge hammer
sledge hammer — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, forearms, shoulders

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sledge hammer

Body part
waist
Equipment
hammer
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
forearms

Secondary muscles

forearmsshoulders

How to perform it

  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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