March 30, 2017

Teach Your Training Clients How to Swing a Sledgehammer - 3 Easy Steps

 

 

 

 

The MostFit Core Hammer's unique design allows for so many different types of exercises and workouts. The round urethane head can be slammed on any surface, no need for a tire. This makes it easier to lead group training, bootcamp. or group exercise class and incorporate Sledgehammer and Mace exercises. Add it to a strength and conditioning circuit or a functional training workout. The Core Hammer is not only a great way to impress your athletes and clients but its an effective strength training and cardio tool. 

how to properly swing a sledgehammer for exercise

Swinging a sledgehammer can be a very foreign movement for some people. The Core Hammer Slam is an awesome full body strengthening and aerobic conditioning exercise that can be taught to anyone via these 3 easy steps. 

1. Hold the Core Hammer in the hammer grip, bend the knees slightly and extend the head of the Core Hammer up over head in to the "zero Gravity" area.

2. Once the Core Hammer is extend up and the top hand slides down to the tail, engage your lats and drop your hips back in order to pull the head down in to the ground. Let the Core Hammer bounce until it stops on its own.

3. lastly, after the Core Hammer is slammed into the ground, and it bounces, retract it back in to the starting position by sliding your top hand back toward the head.

 

Consult a physician before performing this or any exercise program. You as the user are responsible independently for use of any fitness programs or equipment and assume the risks of any resulting injury.