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Med-ball slams

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 4 minOn your own

Explosive whole-body power: lift the ball overhead and slam it down hard.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

A slam ball or a soft medicine ball. Somewhere it can hit the ground.

You need: A medicine ball that does not bounce

Steps

  1. Lift the ball overhead, up on the toes
  2. Slam it down in front of you as hard as you can
  3. Pick it up with a flat back and repeat

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Lighter ball, a little slower.

Harder

Heavier ball, or rotate and slam to each side.