Sledgehammer Swings

This is big bear lumberjack work: lift the hammer, swing with control, and strike the tire hard. It trains power, grip, shoulders, back, core, and legs while giving your heart and lungs a proper forest-worthy challenge.

Instructions

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart beside the tire.
2. Grip the hammer firmly with one hand near the end.
3. Lift the hammer up and across your body.
4. Drive the hammer down into the tire with control.
5. Slide your top hand down during the strike.
6. Reset your stance and repeat on alternating sides.

Benefits

• Builds full-body power
• Raises fitness fast
• Improves grip strength
• Makes hard work feel easier
• Adds variety to training

Key Points

• Keep your core braced
• Use your hips with the swing
• Strike the tire squarely
• Keep both hands on the handle
• Control the rebound

Common Mistakes

• Swinging only with the arms
• Standing too close to the tire
• Letting the hammer bounce wildly
• Losing balance during the strike
• Gripping the handle too narrowly