Nathan Say Posted July 27, 2002 Share Posted July 27, 2002 Here is John Brookfield's new grip tip. Sledgehammer tossing! Probably just as hard as it sounds & it sounds hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tou Posted July 28, 2002 Share Posted July 28, 2002 I think that anyone who wants to do this exercise in his routine should haev a few months of lever lifting, nail bending, plate curls or wrist curls under his belt because if a beginner starts with this exercise, I can guarantee that he will break his both wrists. You're right Nathan, it's sounds very hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 Although I haven't seen it, does he give any sort of a warning as to doing this exercise? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotGrip Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 He did recommend starting with a 6 lb hammer if you had one, and he also posts those tips assuming that anyone reading them has a base in gripstrength to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Claemore70 Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 I don't use the sledgehammer yet, but I do load up with 7 1/2 lbs on the end of a dumbbell and use that. Not as hard as the sledgehammer toss, but I've incorporated it into my workout. Gives you an idea just how much stronger you are in your dominant hand, that's for sure! And, I think it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrNLifter Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 WARNING: Wear steel toed shoes for this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffhans Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 the other day i tried it with a bar i have. i had 9 lbs on it. lets just, if your not carefull, you COULD do some damage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted August 13, 2002 Author Share Posted August 13, 2002 New exercise! Plate tossing! Get a regular barbell plate, curl it up really fast so it flies out of your hand, catch it in the other & do it again & again. I was trying it with a 25 once & it slipped when I thought I'd catch it & it missed my foot by only an inch or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 About this sledgehammer tossing: I'm suprised nobody has really tried it. I have and it's a great exercise (which isn't suprising since Brookfield suggests it.) I have an 8 pound hammer so for now I have to hold about half way up the handle. if you have a smaller sledge I suggest you use it instead of an 8lb. -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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