Slam ball. The name may resonate but but probably you\u2019ve never been introduced. Read on to find out more and discover why it deserves your spotlight.<\/p>\n
A slam ball is a weighted, rubber-coated ball which can be used in a range of exercises to condition and define your muscles.<\/strong><\/p>\n Though very similar to medicine (med) balls, slam balls have one crucial difference – they have thicker surfaces, making them ideal for high-impact throwing exercises. Med balls, on the other hand, have much thinner rubber, leather or plastic surfaces, so are impractical for intense workouts.<\/p>\n Slam balls are popular with athletes worldwide, as they\u2019re both simple to train with and can greatly improve your muscle mass.<\/strong> Depending on which exercises you do, a slam ball works your shoulders, triceps, pecs, calves, back and core (especially your abdominals). Even if you\u2019re not looking for Schwarzenegger-style muscles, this has its advantages, as the more powerful your muscles are, the faster your metabolism (resulting in less body fat).<\/p>\n Slam balls can fit perfectly into your gym plan<\/strong> (though are particularly suited to those who do resistance training). Even if you\u2019re operating a jam-packed fitness schedule, slam balls can get involved – used in place of free weights or incorporated into cardio exercises. In addition, they range from 3 kg to 15 kg, supporting a range of muscle strengths and capabilities.<\/p>\n There are a range of ways to work out with a slam ball – here are a few of our favourite examples.<\/p>\n Benefits<\/strong>: Improves your balance while toning your legs and abs.<\/p>\n 1. Stand with your feet together in front of the slam ball Benefits<\/strong>: Increases your metabolism while working out plenty of your muscles at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benefits<\/strong>: Refines and works your shoulder muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat are the benefits of working out with slam balls?<\/h2>\n
Are they for everyone?<\/h2>\n
How do you use them?<\/h2>\n
Bulgarian Squat<\/h2>\n
2. Push your right foot back, balancing your toes on top of the ball
3. Applying weight to your left heel, lower your body into a lunge, bending your right knee forwards (your left knee should form a 90 degree angle)
4. Straighten both legs until you\u2019re standing in front of the ball again. Repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n
Burpee Slam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bear Crawl <\/h2>\n\n\n\n