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Medicine Ball Slam

Slam out stress and build explosive full-body power.

Medicine Ball Slam exercise demonstration
CoreSecondary: Shoulders, Core, BackMedicine Ball

How to do it

  1. Stand tall holding the ball, feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Reach the ball overhead, rising onto your toes and extending your whole body.
  3. Slam it down hard into the floor, hinging at the hips and crunching your core.
  4. Catch the bounce or scoop it up and reset for the next rep.

The one cue that matters

Drive the slam with your core and hips, throw it down like you mean it.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Slam is a Core-first movement, with Shoulders, Core, Back working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your core volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Medicine Ball Slam work?

The Medicine Ball Slam primarily works the Core with Shoulders, Core, Back assisting.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Medicine Ball Slam?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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