Sledge Hammer exercise animated demonstration

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
Forearms Shoulders

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Hammer

Category

cardio

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

9.8

Force

push

Sledge Hammer is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using hammer, it falls under the cardio category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms and Shoulders.

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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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