 Great exercises using the hammer strength machine.
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Hammer Strength Back Exercises
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Adjust seat height so handles are near shoulder axis. Sit on machine, place elbows in pads, and grasp handles from behind. Pull handles forward and down until elbows are to sides. Return until shoulders are fully flexed, or upper arms are parallel to torso. Do not allow muscles to relax before next repetition.
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Hammer Strength Back Exercises
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Sit on seat in good body alignment (abs tight, chest up, back straight) and grasp wide grip lever handles. Grasp lever handles with an overhand or underhand grip. Sit with thighs under supports. Pull down lever to upper chest. Return until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Do not allow muscles to relax before next repetition.
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Hammer Strength Back Exercises
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Sit on seat in good body alignment (abs tight, chest up, back straight) and position chest against pad. Grasp lever handles with an overhand grip. Pull handles back until elbows are behind back and shoulders are pulled back. Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched forward. Do not allow muscles to relax before next repetition.
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Hammer Strength Chest Exercises
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Adjust seat to put chest in a horizontal line with arms. Grip handles with palms down. Keep shoulder blades squeezed together (retracted) against back pad and maintain position throughout entire exercise. Throughout motion, shoulders form 90 degree angle to body (upper arms are parallel to floor). In a controlled motion, push handles forward to extend arms without locking out elbows. While maintaining the controlled motion, bring elbows back without setting weight down or relaxing the muscle.
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Hammer Strength Chest Exercises
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Adjust seat to put chest in a horizontal line with arms. Grip handles with palms down. Keep shoulder blades squeezed together (retracted) against back pad and maintain position throughout entire exercise. Throughout motion, shoulders form 90 degree angle to body (upper arms are parallel to floor). In a controlled motion, push handles forward to extend arms without locking out elbows. While maintaining the controlled motion, bring elbows back without setting weight down or relaxing the muscle.
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hammerstrength exercises
