In the tyre hammer strike, you swing a sledgehammer down onto a large tyre using the hips, core and shoulders. It is a high-intensity conditioning exercise that trains the whole body, particularly the core, lats, shoulders and grip, and the tyre absorbs the impact safely.
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4
Sets
20
Reps
Tyre,hammer
Equipment
11.00
Cal/min
🎯 Muscles Worked
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Primary
Arms, Core, Shoulders
📋 How To Perform Tyre Hammer Strike
1
Stand in front of a large tyre, feet shoulder-width, sledgehammer in both hands.
2
Raise the hammer overhead, hands sliding to the top of the handle.
3
Swing down forcefully, striking the tyre, hands sliding back down the handle.
4
Alternate sides for balanced training.
5
Use your hips and core to generate power, not just your arms.
💡 Benefits of Tyre Hammer Strike
Builds rotational and overhead power, grip endurance and a conditioned core, and burns lots of energy in a short round. It also improves your ability to generate force through the hips and trunk, which supports throwing and combat sports.
📈 Sets, Reps & Programming
Do 4 to 6 rounds of 20 to 40 seconds of strikes with 60 seconds of rest, alternating sides every few swings. Pick a hammer weight you can swing hard with control, and keep the pace steady instead of going all-out in the first few seconds.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Swinging with the arms only instead of using the hips and legs
Letting the hammer drift away from the body
Standing too close or too far from the tyre
Gripping the hammer so tight that the forearms burn out early
✅ Pro Tips
Drive from the legs, rotate the hips and let the hammer fall with control
Keep a wide, stable stance and look at the strike point
Switch sides evenly to avoid overusing one shoulder
🛡️ Safety Notes
Check the area is clear and the tyre is stable. Use a hammer you can control, keep your feet away from the strike zone and stop if you feel pain in the shoulder, elbow or lower back.
🔁 Progressions & Regressions
Make it hardera heavier hammer or longer rounds.
Make it easiera lighter hammer, shorter rounds and slower swings.
