Yes, the hammer swing seems a bit ancient, but it is a valuable tool in your workout. Swinging a hammer has long been a secret to many athletes, and most notably baseball players. Mike Piazza openly bragged that he carried a hammer with him wherever he went in high school. Grip strength is often overlooked, especially with the rampant use of wrist-straps in the gym today. In addition to grip strength, the hammer swing is a beautiful exercise for training the core, shoulders, and back.

At Athlon Elite, we always blend the old school with the new. Let’s see your hammer.

This video does not accurately show the hammer swing…. but it’s funny.