Medicine Ball Slam
Muscle Groups: Abs
Medicine Ball Slam focuses on Abs, with Lats, Shoulders, Quads working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Medicine Ball Slam with proper form and technique.
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Grab a Medicine Ball and hold it above your head. Your arms should be slightly bent and your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Forcefully slam the ball to the floor in front of you as hard as you can. Catch the ball on the rebound or pick the ball up and return to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Medicine Ball Slam safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Stand with your feet at least shoulder-width apart so that you can follow through after the slam.
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Be aware of the ball if it bounces and do not allow it to bounce up and hit you in the face.
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Use your abs to slam the ball. Try to mimic a crunching movement with your core as you slam the ball to the floor.
Secondary Muscles
While Medicine Ball Slam primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lats, Shoulders, Quads . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Medicine Ball Slam, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Medicine Ball Slam, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
