This week's exercise is a great example of that, as the Kneeling Medicine Ball Slam features a movement arc overhead that wouldn't be possible with other forms of resistance. 1.

From a tall kneeling position, use both hands to hold a medicine against your chest. Keeping your back flat and core engaged, extend your arms to press the medicine ball out directly in front of you.

Adding medicine ball throws to your workouts, whether as part of a warmup or as a power training tool, can help improve your body’s ability to express and transfer power in the right direction.