Sledge Hammer Slam
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Quads, Triceps, Hamstrings, Glutes
- Equipment
- Sled machine
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Stand facing a tire with your feet hip-width apart, holding a sledgehammer with an overhand grip and hands spaced on the handle.
- 2 Raise the sledgehammer overhead, extending your arms fully while slightly bending your knees and hips.
- 3 Forcefully slam the sledgehammer down onto the center of the tire, engaging your core and driving through your hips and legs.
- 4 Control the rebound of the sledgehammer and return it to the starting position in front of your body.