Having used a sledgehammer this weekend to break up the concrete base of a basketball goal that was set-up near our driveway by a previous owner, I can personally vouch for the effect this type of work has on your grip and forearms as well as the core. Both areas of my body are very sore today, as are my shoulders, which are crying out for Advil.
Anything that is endorsed by Ted Williams ( the axe swinging work ) is good enough for me as far as translating into bat swing benefits. I would think that the axe swinging and tree chopping would be as anaerobic as the sledgehammer swings.
from mammothstrength.com
Strength Exercises For Baseball:
SLEDGEHAMMER SWINGS: Ted Williams used to say that he developed his swing by chopping down trees. Any baseball player that saw his swing probably grabbed an axe and headed to the forest. Sledgehammer swings are a more convenient option these days. Doing overhead swings works your core, as well as your grip strength and forearms. This has a tremendous carry over to your bat speed.'via Blog this'
some more general info from ezinearticles.com:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Sledgehammer-Fitness&id=2992556
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