Medicine Ball Overhead Slam
Description
This exercise involves lifting a medicine ball overhead and slamming it down onto the ground with force. It is a full-body workout that targets the core, shoulders, and arms while also providing cardiovascular benefits.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Medicine Ball Overhead Slam Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a medicine ball with both hands at chest level.
- Lift the ball overhead, fully extending your arms.
- Slam the ball onto the ground as hard as you can, using your core and upper body strength.
- Catch the ball as it bounces back up and repeat the movement for the desired number of reps.
- Make sure to keep your back straight and engage your core throughout the exercise.
Medicine Ball Overhead Slam Form & Visual
Medicine Ball Overhead Slam Benefits
- Full body workout
- Improves power and explosiveness
- Increases core strength and stability
- Enhances cardiovascular endurance
- Improves hand-eye coordination
- Can be done alone or with a partner
- Low impact exercise
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Medicine Ball Overhead Slam Muscles Worked
- Abdominal muscles
- Shoulder muscles
- Arm muscles
- Back muscles
- Leg muscles
Medicine Ball Overhead Slam Variations & Alternatives
- Medicine Ball Side Slam
- Medicine Ball Slams with a partner
- Medicine Ball Rotational Slams
- Medicine Ball Chest Passes
- Medicine Ball Wall Throws
