“Medicine ball exercises engage your rectus abdominis, which generates power during the slam, as well as your obliques and lower back muscles, like the erector spinae, which provide stability ...

Use some -- or all -- of these movements to create a killer workout when you’re short on time or space. 8 Effective Medicine-Ball Moves Focus on form as you work through these exercises.

Gallucci explains there's the traditional medicine ball, often made of rubber or leather and filled with sand or gel, and the slam ball, specifically designed for high-impact exercises.

“Medicine balls can be made of leather, rubber, or vinyl and have a little more bounce to them,” Markfeld says. Unlike slam balls, medicine balls are not made for high impact slamming.

Slam balls are versatile enough for nearly any medicine ball exercise and weightlifting in place of free weights such as dumbbells. Also, since they’re usually smaller, slam balls are generally ...

Slam balls are versatile enough for nearly any medicine ball exercise and weightlifting in place of free weights such as dumbbells. Also, since they’re usually smaller, slam balls are generally ...

Slam balls and medicine balls add weight and resistance to your specific movements and exercises. Medicine balls are designed to be handled and used close to the body, or even passed to a workout ...

Slam balls and medicine balls add weight and resistance to your specific movements and exercises. Medicine balls are designed to be handled and used close to the body, or even passed to a workout ...

When using a medicine or slam ball, use a weight you can comfortably handle and always be conscious of your form. Failure to maintain proper form during exercise can lead to serious injury. Kevin ...

Slam balls, on the other hand, have tough, textured exteriors and thick walls that make these weighted balls suitable for throwing exercises. When you throw a slam ball, they will not bounce back ...

Slam balls and medicine balls add weight and resistance to your specific movements and exercises. Medicine balls are designed to be handled and used close to the body, or even passed to a workout ...