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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Medicine Ball

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Rotation

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders, Lats, Triceps

Exercise Description

The standing overhead medicine ball slam builds explosive core power while torching calories. It hits your abs hard while working your whole body for maximum fat burn.

How To

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the medicine ball with both hands 2. Raise the medicine ball overhead with straight arms, engaging your core 3. Slam the standing overhead medicine ball slam down as hard as possible in front of your feet 4. Catch the ball on the bounce or pick it up from the ground 5. Return to starting position and repeat the standing overhead medicine ball slam movement

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight throughout the entire standing overhead medicine ball slam movement • Use your whole body, not just your arms, to generate maximum power • Land the ball between your feet for better control and safety • Don't rush - focus on explosive power for each standing overhead medicine ball slam rep

Common Mistakes

• Using only arm strength instead of engaging your core during the standing overhead medicine ball slam • Slamming the ball too close to your body, which can cause it to bounce back and hit you • Rounding your back when picking up the ball - keep your chest up and bend at the hips during standing overhead medicine ball slam

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