single handed movements
single handed movements
Hi
Thanks for having this site - I have benefitted from this exercise. I was thinking about single handed training so that there is a wider range of motion - but I have a 10 lb hammer and am not strong enough to move it easily with a single hand. If I choke up most of the way, I can make some movements, but then the handle gets in the way.
So I just flipped the sledgehammer around so the head of the hammer is on the bottom, and I hold the sledgehammer right above the base - then I can move with a single hand and it simulates swordfighting! (since the shaft of the hammer is now away from the body)
Thanks for having this site - I have benefitted from this exercise. I was thinking about single handed training so that there is a wider range of motion - but I have a 10 lb hammer and am not strong enough to move it easily with a single hand. If I choke up most of the way, I can make some movements, but then the handle gets in the way.
So I just flipped the sledgehammer around so the head of the hammer is on the bottom, and I hold the sledgehammer right above the base - then I can move with a single hand and it simulates swordfighting! (since the shaft of the hammer is now away from the body)
Welcome, boat, and thanks for the post.
One handed shovelglove is an interesting idea, but if you do a lot of it you'll probably want to invest in a shorter hammer (or a pair of hammers). It can work with a long hammer, as you describe, but it seems like it would make sense to use a tool that's meant to be used one handed.
Maybe I'll mess around with this a little, just as an experiment...
Reinhard
One handed shovelglove is an interesting idea, but if you do a lot of it you'll probably want to invest in a shorter hammer (or a pair of hammers). It can work with a long hammer, as you describe, but it seems like it would make sense to use a tool that's meant to be used one handed.
Maybe I'll mess around with this a little, just as an experiment...
Reinhard
1 lb hammer
you are right, I tried either a 1/2 lb or 1 lb hammer which I have and it is a bit better for one handed. Two handed is much harder, but I will use one handed for the last minute for a more "free-wheeling" freestyle
For one handed, what you may want to consider is just investnig in a plain handle. You can get these at Home Depot. Establish a routine or movements that you'd want to concentrate the one handed movments in and perfet them with the handle. Then, if you want more resistance, start with just tying the sweater onto the end and go from there. Again, with the long handle, you don't want to put too much weight on it as you could sprain the wrist or forearm on the onset. Be patient and get the movements down with the handle, first.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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I used to do a one-handed move, I called it one-handed hammering.
Basically, you do the "flip the lever" move, but keep raising the hammer upward, extending your arm fully so that the hammer is perpendicular to the ground, then bring it back down again.
Hard to do with heavier sledges, I did it using an 8# sledge.
Good stuff.
Basically, you do the "flip the lever" move, but keep raising the hammer upward, extending your arm fully so that the hammer is perpendicular to the ground, then bring it back down again.
Hard to do with heavier sledges, I did it using an 8# sledge.
Good stuff.
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