Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Having some fun with my 100 lb custom sledgehammer with outdoor training (it's loadable so I filled it with lead shot to maximize the weight, both in the head AND the thick handle).
Can't really say that I'm swinging it, though... more like heaving it up than making sure it doesn't come down on my foot.
With "normal" sledgehammer training, the real benefit comes on the downswing when you put explosive effort into hitting the tire.
When the hammer gets THIS heavy, 95% of the effort goes into getting the thing up to shoulder level. It's incredible core training.
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I did 5 sets of 3 hits on either side and I'm really feeling it today. With a hammer this heavy, it takes everything you've got.
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Having some fun with my 100 lb custom sledgehammer with outdoor training (it's loadable so I filled it with lead shot to maximize the weight, both in the head AND the thick handle).
Can't really say that I'm swinging it, though... more like heaving it up than making sure it doesn't come down on my foot.
With "normal" sledgehammer training, the real benefit comes on the downswing when you put explosive effort into hitting the tire.
When the hammer gets THIS heavy, 95% of the effort goes into getting the thing up to shoulder level. It's incredible core training.
----------------
Get my FREE Mass Targeting Specialization guide:
fitstep.com/goto/mass
----------------
I did 5 sets of 3 hits on either side and I'm really feeling it today. With a hammer this heavy, it takes everything you've got.
FOLLOW ME
YouTube ► youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=nilssonnick
TikTok ► tiktok.com/@madscientistofmuscle
Instagram ► instagram.com/nicknilsson1
Facebook ► facebook.com/nicknilssonmadscientist
Nick Nilsson – Mad Scientist of Muscle
Topics covered on this channel include unconventional exercises, muscle specialization training, hypertrophy methods, gym equipment reviews and advanced strength training techniques.
