Medicine Ball Slam: how to do it right

In short: Ball overhead, slam it into the floor with everything you've got while crunching your torso.

Animated demo: Medicine Ball Slam

How to do it, step by step

  1. 1Ball overhead.
  2. 2Slam it into the floor with everything you've got while crunching your torso.

The mistake to avoid

Don't hold back: a slowed-down throw builds no explosiveness.

Muscles worked

Main:
Abs
Supporting:
Back (width), Triceps

What to replace it with

Same muscle, same part of the movement: these exercises do the same job.

Ab exercises
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General training advice, not medical advice. If you feel pain, stop and see a health professional.