Moved from 4 lbs to 6 lbs.

BrightAngel · Post by **BrightAngel** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:24 pm

During the past 7 months or so,
I've been successful at establishing a 15 minute weekday Shovelglove Habit with a 4 lb Sledgehammer.
I am a small, light, non-athletic female who is in the youth of old age (64) so this was the right weight for me.

Yesterday was my first day with a 6 lb Sledgehammer.
It was harder, but not too bad.
I expect to feel a bit sore for the first few weeks, similiar to how I felt when beginning the 4 lb Sledgehammer.
This is the only Strength Training I've been able to enjoy and sustain in my lifetime,
and I'm feeling pleased with myself.

Post by **reinhard** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:36 pm

Congratulations, BrightAngel!

I'm so happy to hear shovelglove has been working for you for such a good period of time.

And don't sell yourself short -- leverage makes even 4 pounds heavy and 50% is a serious increase!

Reinhard

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:47 pm

That's great Bright Angel!
I tried a six pound hammer the other day and thought it was quite a nice and hefty weight, contrary to what I had imagined it would be.
I would have got it for myself, for quick moves, but the handle felt too short for me.
Congrats!

Debs

morganalefay · Post by **morganalefay** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:18 pm

That's really good news - further confirmation that this stuff works.