Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Medicine Ball Slam, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Rectus abdominis, Latissimus dorsi |
| Also | Deltoids, Cardiovascular system |
Setup
A non-bounce slam ball on a floor that can take it.
How to do it well
- Reach the ball high, rising onto the toes
- Slam it down as hard as you can
- Squat to pick it up and go again
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back to pick it up
- Using a ball that bounces back into the face
Free programs with Medicine Ball Slam
- Power and Explosiveness (3 day)
- Golf and Racquet Rotation (2 day)
- Fat Loss: Upper / Lower + Finishers (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.