Medicine-Ball Side-To-Side Slam
Smash your core! Twist and slam your way to stronger obliques with the Medicine-Ball Side-To-Side Slam.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold the medicine ball with both hands.
2. Raise the medicine ball overhead, fully extending your arms and engaging your core.
3. Rotate your torso to one side and forcefully slam the medicine ball down to the side of your body, while bending at the hips and knees to engage your core and obliques.
4. Catch the ball on the rebound or pick it up if it doesn't bounce, and immediately lift the ball overhead again.
5. Rotate your torso to the opposite side and repeat the slam motion.
6. Continue alternating the slam from side to side for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Be sure to maintain good form, keeping your back straight and using power generated from your core and legs to slam the ball down. Adjust the weight of the medicine ball to match your fitness level.
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