Sledge Hammer
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Sledge Hammer focuses on Shoulders, with Quads, Triceps, Hamstrings, Glutes working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sledge Hammer with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a sledgehammer with an overhand grip, with the sledgehammer head resting near one shoulder.
- 2
Raise the sledgehammer overhead, extending your arms and shifting your weight as you prepare to strike the tire in front of you.
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Drive the sledgehammer down forcefully onto the tire, engaging your core and legs as you lower your body.
- 4
Allow the sledgehammer to bounce off the tire and return to the starting position near your shoulder, ready for the next strike.
Secondary Muscles
While Sledge Hammer primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Quads, Triceps, Hamstrings, Glutes . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Sledge Hammer, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Sledge Hammer, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
