Medicine Ball Slam
Raise the ball overhead and slam it to the floor by forcefully flexing the trunk, then catch and repeat.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Equipment
- Medicine ball
- Movement
- Core
Sets and reps
- 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 15 controlled reps, or holds of 20 to 60 seconds.
- Rest 30 to 90 seconds. Progress by slowing the reps, lengthening the hold or adding load, not by rushing.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the abs, for when the medicine ball is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Medicine Ball Slam work?
- The Medicine Ball Slam mainly works the abs and obliques.
- What equipment do you need for the Medicine Ball Slam?
- A medicine ball.
- How many sets and reps of the Medicine Ball Slam?
- 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 15 controlled reps, or holds of 20 to 60 seconds. Rest 30 to 90 seconds. Progress by slowing the reps, lengthening the hold or adding load, not by rushing.
- What can I do instead of the Medicine Ball Slam?
- Ab Wheel Kneeling Rollout, Ab Wheel Rollout, Barbell Rollout and Bear Hug Carry work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Medicine Ball Slam to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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