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Medicine Ball Slam.

Explosive overhead slam that trains the core and builds power.

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Medicine Ball Slam
The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
5–10
Rest
90–180
Muscles
Primary
Rectus abdominis
Secondary
Lats · Shoulders
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Stand holding a medicine ball with both hands

  2. Step 02

    Reach the ball overhead and extend the body

  3. Step 03

    Forcefully slam the ball to the floor

  4. Step 04

    Hinge and follow through with the torso

  5. Step 05

    Catch the ball on the bounce or pick it up

  6. Step 06

    Reset and repeat each rep explosively

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Drive the slam with the whole torso

  • Use a non-bounce slam ball

  • Keep the core braced on every rep