Expert: Joe Hofer - 12/17/2006

Question
Recently I saw a video of Zab Judah using a sledgehammer to beat a monster truck tire like the ones those guys in the strongman contests flip over. Is this a good training technique? And what does this workout do for a fighter? I saw on the same video that Zab Judah is tremendously quick with his hands and uses thunderous power at the same time. Is this due in part to his routine?
Thanks, Pedro

Answer
Most boxers are in the business to promote themselves because this earns them attention and money.  Yes use of a sledgehammer can build powerful muscles but again you don't know if a person is doing this for publicity because it is unique.  He can draw allot of attention from people and the media.  After all you saw and it impressed you.  I am not saying this is not part of his routine are that you cannot build muscles with this.  I am just saying only Zab knows what he is doing and the reason.

Thanks,

Joe