Slam Balls: The 'New' Ultimate Gym Cardio & Strength Routine
Medicine balls are a common accessory at most fitness clubs, but if you look closely, you’ll start noticing a slightly different type of exercise ball that packs a heavier workout punch: the slam ball. So what makes a slam ball any different than a medicine ball? Like medicine balls, slam balls are designed for adding weight to traditional calisthenics, but they’re also heavier. Although medicine balls can be bounced, they aren’t designed to take the same beating as slam balls –much heavier versions of those cruel gym-class dodge balls you may have encountered in elementary school. Adding weight to an explosive throw, slam balls draw on and increases muscle strength, power, and coordination. Because they bounce, you’ll be able to repeat reps faster than with a dumbbell or kettle bell for an integrated, intense cardio/strength training combination. Retrieving and throwing the slam ball engages the shoulders triceps, abdominals, quads, glutes, calves, and back — a dynamic, full-body work...
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