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Ball slam

A compound exercise for the lats and abs, with help from the glutes, front delts. Equipment: medicine ball.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: A slam ball that doesn't bounce, feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Reach the ball overhead on your toes
  3. Slam it down hard and squat to catch it

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