Exercise technique

one arm slam (with medicine ball)

The one arm slam with a medicine ball is a dynamic exercise targeting the abs, shoulders, and back. It involves forcefully slamming a medicine ball to the ground with one arm, requiring core strength, power, and coordination.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the medicine ball with one hand in front of your waist.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.
  3. Raise the medicine ball above your head, fully extending your arm.
  4. Forcefully slam the medicine ball down to the ground, using your core and shoulders to generate power.
  5. Catch the medicine ball on the bounce and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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