Overhead Slam
The Overhead Slam is a compound plyometric exercise performed with a medicine ball. It primarily targets the lats. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
medicine ballCategory
plyometrics
Instructions
- Hold a medine ball with both hands and stand with your feet at shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
- Initiate the countermovement by raising the ball above your head and fully extending your body.
- Reverse the motion, slamming the ball into the ground directly in front of you as hard as you can.
- Receive the ball with both hands on the bounce and repeat the movement.