Channel: The Bioneer

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: functional fitnessfat burningmetconvertical jumpathletic trainingmed ballmedicine ballathleticismmed ball slam

Description: My eBook and Training Program: thebioneer.com/product/superfunctional My physical book: thebioneer.com/product/functional-training-and-beyond In this video, I discuss one of my favourite moves: the medicine ball slam. The med ball slam is a deceptively simple exercise: just take a ball above your head and then slam it down hard in front of you! This simplicity is one of the biggest advantage of the slam. For one, it makes it very easy to learn and very hard to get wrong! And the med ball slam is very unique, in that it is a full-body, explosive movement with minimal loading and no impact! This also makes it perfect for metabolic conditioning and building strength endurance. While it may look simple, the med ball slam is perfect for increasing jump height and building athleticism. That's because it is essentially a vertical jump in reverse. You are flexing the hip flexors, ankles, and knees to slam down into the ground as forcefully as possible. This develops the countermovement for any jump, ultimately helping you to get more air. And that's not all... Enjoy! The website: thebioneer.com​​ Facebook: facebook.com/thebioneer​​ Patreon: patreon.com/thebioneer​​ Instagram: instagram.com/thebioneer​​ Twitter: twitter.com/thebioneer