Core·Other·Compound

Sledgehammer Swings

Core · Other

Beginner

Body Part

Core

Equipment

Other

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Pull

The Sledgehammer Swings is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Core.

Muscles Worked

Core primaryCalves secondaryForearms secondaryLats secondaryUpper Back secondaryShoulders secondary

1You will need a tire and a sledgehammer for this exercise. Stand in front of the tire about two feet away from it with a staggered stance. Grip the sledgehammer.
2If you are right handed, your left hand should be at the bottom of the handle, and your right hand should be choking up closer to the head.
3As you bring the sledge up, your right hand slides toward the head; as you swing down, your right hand will slide down to join your left hand. Slam it down as hard as you can against the tire. Control the bounce of the hammer off of the tire.
4Repeat on the other side.

Bodyweight

Plank

Anti-extension core bracing, no crunches needed

Bodyweight

3/4 Sit-Up

Core · Bodyweight

Machine

Ab Crunch Machine

Core · Machine

Other

Ab Roller

Core · Other

Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.