Conditioning exercise
Alternating Med Ball Slams
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An explosive full-body exercise that alternates sides to build power and conditioning.
How to perform it
Hold a non-bouncing slam ball overhead with your arms extended.
Inhale as you reach up.
Exhale as you slam the ball to one side.
Reset your posture and alternate sides.
Coaching cues
- Use a non-bouncing ball
- Reach fully overhead
- Drive through the hips and torso
- Reset between reps
Make it easier
Use a lighter ball.
Make it harder
Increase the speed or the ball weight.
What it trains
PowerConditioningCoreCoordination
Programming
20–30 seconds, 3–5 rounds.
General educational content, not individualized medical care. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified guidance for injury, health, pregnancy or recovery concerns.
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