Sledgehammer training is a very simple but brutal form of fitness training, if you want to build your endurance then it's definitely worth a try.
If you've never tried sledgehammer training before you'll need a sledgehammer (sizes vary greatly from a few pounds to over 100lbs)and an old tyre.
Sledgehammers from 6lb to 16lb are usually available in hardware stores but anything above this and you're getting into a specialised area. Londonkettlebells do them in the UK and Torque Athletic in the US
There are many different techniques and drills for hammer training and Ross Training is a great place for some excellent information
Check out Stepf training with a sledgehammer for speed endurance. Very fast and very fit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-RFYmDXcKg
Take a look at my charity sledgehammer challenge with a 25kg hammer
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Showing posts with label hammer training. Show all posts
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Sledgehammer Challenge 1hour 20kg
Dogman Sledgehammer Challenge 1hour 20kg
Stef of The Dogman Kettlebell Club attempted the insane 1 hr Sledgehammer test with the 20kg hammer on monday.
The result - 528 strikes
Crazy!!
Equipment needed:
20kg Sledge Hammer
1 Large Tyre
Grip and Lungs of Steel
Other requirements:
To be mentally unstable is a bonus
Other Hammer Superheroes to have attempted this test of strength and willpower are Jon Bruney and John Brookfield
John Brookfield achieved 27-30 strikes per minute with a 23kg Hammer.
Stef's cadence was 1 strike every 6-7 secs (incredible considering he weighs 69kg)
Maybe this will be a challenge of mine soon!
Stef of The Dogman Kettlebell Club attempted the insane 1 hr Sledgehammer test with the 20kg hammer on monday.
The result - 528 strikes
Crazy!!
Equipment needed:
20kg Sledge Hammer
1 Large Tyre
Grip and Lungs of Steel
Other requirements:
To be mentally unstable is a bonus
Other Hammer Superheroes to have attempted this test of strength and willpower are Jon Bruney and John Brookfield
John Brookfield achieved 27-30 strikes per minute with a 23kg Hammer.
Stef's cadence was 1 strike every 6-7 secs (incredible considering he weighs 69kg)
Maybe this will be a challenge of mine soon!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Dogman Kettlebell Sledgehammer
Dogman Kettlebell Sledgehammer
My Good friend Stef AKA Dogman has put up a sledgehammer site
Dogman Kettlebell Sledgehammer
He's been my recent inspiration for some Sledgehammer Training
Stef makes fantastic training Sledgehammers.
He's also pretty handy with them too.........
Dogman Kettlebell Sledgehammer
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Sledgehammer Training
Sledgehammer Training 15.03.09
On the back of Dogmandu's heavy sledgehammer video I was inspired to get my tire and hammer out and do some sledgehammer training
Hitting a tire with a sledgehammer is such a basic but effective conditioning tool. The hammer I used was 16 lb's which is more than enough to give a great GPP session (which is something I admit to needing more of, GPP that is).
Sledgehammer training covers many bases, some of which are the grip, fitness, explosive qualities, great trunk/ab work. I must admit I thoroughly enjoy my session of 200 strikes in sets of 30-40 reps with some kettlebell and stone lifting thrown in for good measure.
The hammer I used in this video was from Screwfix.co.uk but is no longer available.
Alternatively go here to buy the same 16lb hammer if you're in the UK.
We must all be pretty scrawny here in the UK as it's really hard to find hammers above 14lb, in contrast look in the USA for a sledgehammer and there's no problem getting really big ones!
Here's a message from Dogmandu if anyone's interested in buying a hammer from him.
"I make my sledgehammer and I sell them. If you needs a sledgehammer the prices are as follows: 10kg = 65 euro, 15kg 85 euro, 20kg = 105 euro. All the sledgehammers are unique and I make them to order. Voila my friends. it is also possible to make a 40kg sledgehammer."
Sledgehammer Training
On the back of Dogmandu's heavy sledgehammer video I was inspired to get my tire and hammer out and do some sledgehammer training
Hitting a tire with a sledgehammer is such a basic but effective conditioning tool. The hammer I used was 16 lb's which is more than enough to give a great GPP session (which is something I admit to needing more of, GPP that is).
Sledgehammer training covers many bases, some of which are the grip, fitness, explosive qualities, great trunk/ab work. I must admit I thoroughly enjoy my session of 200 strikes in sets of 30-40 reps with some kettlebell and stone lifting thrown in for good measure.
The hammer I used in this video was from Screwfix.co.uk but is no longer available.
Alternatively go here to buy the same 16lb hammer if you're in the UK.
We must all be pretty scrawny here in the UK as it's really hard to find hammers above 14lb, in contrast look in the USA for a sledgehammer and there's no problem getting really big ones!
Here's a message from Dogmandu if anyone's interested in buying a hammer from him.
"I make my sledgehammer and I sell them. If you needs a sledgehammer the prices are as follows: 10kg = 65 euro, 15kg 85 euro, 20kg = 105 euro. All the sledgehammers are unique and I make them to order. Voila my friends. it is also possible to make a 40kg sledgehammer."
Sledgehammer Training
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