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Overhead Medicine Ball Slam
Bodyweight · Conditioning · Compound
CoreLats Anterior DeltoidGlutes Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Core, Lats
- Secondary muscles
- Anterior Deltoid, Glutes
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Conditioning (Dynamic force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 10-15 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 60 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- High (6.5 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Establish a smooth, repeatable movement rhythm and maintain an upright, balanced posture.
- Keep your breathing rhythmic and timed to your movement output to maintain aerobic pacing.
- Drive through each repetition with consistent power, keeping joint mechanics aligned.
- Conclude each round with controlled deceleration rather than abrupt halts.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Overhead Medicine Ball Slam. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| SkiErg Conditioning Intervals | Cardio Machine swap | Cardio Machine |
| Dumbbell Burpee | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Rowing Ergometer Conditioning Intervals | Cardio Machine swap | Cardio Machine |
| Air Bike | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Alternating Battle Rope Waves | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Box Drop Jump Plyometrics | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.