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How to perform Medicine Ball Ball Slams with proper form
Starting Position
- Feet Placement: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the Ball: Hold the medicine ball with both hands, arms extended overhead.
Execution
- Engage Core: Tighten your abdominal muscles.
- Lower the Ball: Bend at the hips and knees to bring the ball down forcefully.
- Toss Downward: Slam the ball down to the ground in front of you, using your core and upper body for power.
- Follow Through: Allow your arms to follow the motion as you slam the ball.
Finish
- Bend Knees: Slightly bend your knees to absorb the impact.
- Reset: Pick the ball up from the ground and return to the starting position for the next slam.
Tips for Proper Form
- Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Utilize your legs and core, not just your arms, to generate power.
- Maintain a controlled motion to prevent injury.
- Focus on driving through the hips and engaging the entire body during the slam.
Exercises
Ab Wheel, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Hip Flexors
Synergist: Adductors, Rear Delts, Lats, Chest, Abductors
Arch Hang, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Lats
Synergist: Upper Back, Rear Delts, Forearm Flexors
Archer Pull Up, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Lats
Synergist: Biceps, Rear Delts, Upper Back, Forearm Flexors
Arnold Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Arnold Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Around The World, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Front Delts, Chest
Synergist: Side Delts, Rear Delts, Lats
Assisted Squat, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Quads
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Calves
Back Extension, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Lower Back
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings
Back Extension, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Lower Back
Synergist: Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings
Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
Type: Core, Upper
Target: Rotator Cuff, Lats, Upper Back
Synergist: Front Delts, Chest, Abs
Battle Ropes, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Core
Target: Rear Delts
Synergist: Biceps, Side Delts, Rotator Cuff, Upper Back
Behind The Neck Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Behind The Neck Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Front Delts
Synergist: Side Delts, Upper Back, Triceps
Bench Dip, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Triceps
Synergist: Front Delts, Lats, Upper Traps, Chest, Upper Back
Bench Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Front Delts, Triceps
Bench Press, Cable
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Front Delts, Triceps
Bench Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Front Delts, Triceps
Bench Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Front Delts, Triceps
Bench Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Chest
Synergist: Front Delts, Triceps