Medicine ball slam

• The medicine ball slam is an effective way to increase power, strength, and speed.
• It works multiple muscle groups at once, such as the abdominals, legs, triceps, shoulders, and lats.
• This exercise can help develop coordination, balance, and agility.
• It teaches many muscle groups to work together, which carries over to sports and other lifts.
• High rep workouts with the medicine ball slam can burn calories and build conditioning.

1. Hold a medine ball with both hands and stand with your feet at shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
2. Initiate the countermovement by raising the ball above your head and fully extending your body.
3. Reverse the motion, slamming the ball into the ground directly in front of you as hard as you can.
4. Receive the ball with both hands on the bounce and repeat the movement.

1. Start by holding a medicine ball with both hands and stand with your feet at shoulder width.
2. Raise the ball above your head and fully extend your body.
3. Slam the ball into the ground directly in front of you as hard as you can.
4. Catch the ball on the bounce and repeat the movement.

The medicine ball slam is an explosive exercise that helps develop power, strength, and speed.

It works your abdominals, legs, triceps, shoulders, and lats.

You can do rapid succession sets or incorporate it into a power or athleticism-focused circuit workout.

It increases overall muscular power and helps you reach your fitness goals faster.

It engages multiple muscle groups, develops coordination, balance, and agility.

Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the medicine ball in front of your chest.

Explosively slam the ball down to the ground, catching it and returning to the starting position.

Keep your torso slightly bent and your arms straight to protect your lower back.

The medicine ball slam is great for increasing power, strength, and speed.

It effectively works multiple muscle groups and helps you achieve your fitness goals.

1. Choose the right size medicine ball for your fitness level and strength. Start with a lighter ball and gradually increase the weight as you become more comfortable with the exercise.
2. Before starting the exercise, ensure that you have enough space to perform the movement without any obstacles or potential hazards.
3. Warm up your body with some dynamic stretches and light cardio exercises to prepare your muscles for the intense workout.
4. When performing the exercise, maintain proper form by standing with your feet at shoulder width and keeping your torso slightly bent.
5. Engage your core muscles throughout the movement to protect your lower back and maintain stability.
6. Use your entire body to generate power and momentum when raising the ball above your head and slamming it into the ground.
7. Avoid using excessive force or jerky movements that can strain your muscles or joints. Focus on controlled and fluid motions.
8. As you slam the ball into the ground, make sure to land softly and absorb the impact with your legs to prevent any injuries.
9. Be mindful of your surroundings and ensure that there are no objects or people nearby that could be hit by the ball during the exercise.
10. Start with a moderate number of repetitions and gradually increase the intensity and volume as your strength and endurance improve.
11. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries, consult with a healthcare professional before attempting the medicine ball slam