Slam Balls
Add some power to your workout with a slam ball from GymEquipment.co.uk today. The options in this range come in a variety of different weight bands to add to the difficulty of the exercise you are doing. They start at 3kg in weight and go up to 15kg. Perfect for any commercial or home gym, these are sure to make a great addition to any strength workout. Shop the full collection below.
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Slam ball uses
Slam balls are used in a variety of different ways, making them a popular choice amongst sports professionals and amateurs alike. They are great for explosive power work and for developing virtually every muscle group in the body. They can be used in place of free weights, but can also be used in a more dynamic way in the form of plyometric training for the development of explosive power. They are popular not just for home gyms, but they are also used in circuit training and boot camps, both indoors and outdoors.
The difference between a slam ball and a medicine ball
Slam balls and medicine balls are similar in some ways. They are both weighted balls and can be added to exercises like squats to make them harder. You can also use both of them to work out with a partner. The real difference is that the gym slam ball is really made for throwing or slamming, hence its name!
Its hard shell allows it to be slammed down hard against a hard surface. Medicine balls by comparison are not as hard on the outside tending to be made of leather, rubber or plastic. We also stock slam balls in a wider weight variety than our medicine ball range. Whether you’re looking for a sizeable 10kg, 12kg, or 15kg slam ball, or a smaller 5kg or 6kg slam ball, we’ve got you covered with the sets on offer here.
Slam ball exercises
The most common exercise to perform with this piece of equipment is the ball slam, which works the shoulders, triceps, abdominals, quads, glutes, calves and back. You stand with the ball above your head and throw the ball with as much force as you can toward the ground a little bit in front of you. This exercise relies on explosive muscle power to generate a quick movement.
Once you have mastered the basic gym slam ball movement, you can add more intensity by increasing the weight of the ball. After this, you could add a time element by doing for example, as many slams as you can in 5 minutes. You can vary the slam too by trying out a one-armed slam and even a side slam.
You can also use a slam ball in your ab workout by doing a sit up with feet 6 to 12 inches from a wall. Holding a slam ball at chest level, toss the ball against the wall whilst you are sitting up, catch the ball, then return to the floor. This will work out your chest, abs, back and arms.
What to look for when buying a slam ball
When buying a gym slam ball, do make sure that it is made of the most durable material, that it has a good level of warranty, and that the diameter is right for you. If you're able to, check that it does not bounce and also ensure that it is suitable for the surface you want to slam it on.
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