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Ball Slams

Last Update: March 5, 2009

Video By: Inflict Training

Ball slams are a great core strengthening exercise that incorporates your chest and shoulders. Keep your spine slightly curved while performing and pick your feet up to increase the intensity. Learn how to perform this exercise in this training video brought to you by Inflict Training.

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  • Shoulders positioned directly over elbows
  • Draw navel in and curve spine slightly
  • Keep ball close to ribcage
  • Activate abs for entire set duration

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Video Transcript

Ball slams. Keep your legs at 90 degrees, stabilize your legs and hips and curve your spine. You're going to slam the ball left to right keeping your pelvis level, drawing through your stomach, breathing, and engaging your core through the entire exercise. Keep the twist in the upper spine. To intensify, lift your legs off the floor when performing.

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