Beginner
Medicine Ball Slam
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
This exercise targets the muscles in both your upper body and lower body. When Medicine Ball Slam is adequately performed, it can build strength in your upper back, core muscles, triceps, glutes, quads, and hamstrings. This is also an effective cardio workout.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Take a medicine ball and hold it above your head. The arms should be slightly bent and the legs shoulder-width apart. -
Step 2
Hit the ball hard on the ground in front of you. Catch the ball on the rebound or catch the ball and return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Medicine Ball Slam targets Abs, Lats as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Stand with your feet at least shoulder-width apart so you can execute punch after punch.
- Watch the ball if it bounces, and don't let it bounce and hit you in the face.
- Use your press to hit the ball. Try to mimic the twisting motion of your body as you hit the ball on the ground.
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