The slam ball is a great training tool because you can add it to almost any exercise to challenge your core stability and improve co-ordination. But what is it?
At first glance, the ball looks very similar to a medicine ball, but it’s actually quite different. The weighted, rubber-coated ball doesn’t bounce, so you can throw and slam it, but it won’t bounce back or break, which gives you the opportunity to really focus on explosive strength and putting power into every move. This is great not only for revving up your heart rate, and therefore burning fat, but also giving you the opportunity to work your body in ways you have never before.
The following three moves will show you how to add a creative spark to any workout. They can either be used as a replacement for resistance exercises, or you can throw them around as part of a HIIT workout. Best of all, you can perform an all-over body routine with just this simple yet powerful piece of equipment.
STANDING OVERHEAD SLAM
A great full-body move that will work the upper body and core explosively, plus get the heart rate up.
This story is from the May 2023 edition of Women's Fitness UK.
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