How to do the Slam Ball, step by step
- Stand shoulder-width, ball in front of your body.
- Lift the ball overhead and extend your body.
- Slam the ball into the floor hard using your core and arms.
- Push your hips back as you do.
- Squat down with a neutral back and pick up the ball.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Rounded back on the pickupset up like a deadlift
- Ball bouncing back uponly use real slam balls
- Throwing with arms onlyuse your whole body
How to scale the Slam Ball
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Lighter ball
- Slower rhythm
- Slam without full overhead extension
Also known as
Slam
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.