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What is a medicine ball? Medicine balls are spherical, weighted balls with a history dating back thousands of years. They are a staple in the gym, although sometimes overlooked by other equipment, such as barbells, kettlebells, and machines. Not all medicine balls are created equal. Launched in 1985, Dynamax was the first soft-shelled ball to [...]

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Whether you run boot camps, HIT workouts, strength training or youth technique classes, find out why the SLOG should be added to your group training classes. [...]

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20lb Medicine Ball Exercises The medicine ball exercises below can be done on their own or as part of a circuit workout. It’s good to alternate between lower body, core movements and upper body. As the weight of the Dynamax ball you train with increases, the exercises you choose should move closer to your core. [...]

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Can medicine balls be incorporated into children’s exercise regimes? When used safely, under supervision, and at a weight that is appropriate for their strength and skill level, weighted medicine balls are a fantastic workout aid for kids. They’re a great resource for PE teachers to introduce a more varied routine into their fitness classes. While [...]

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How a heavier medicine ball can take your athletic training to the next level Standard medicine balls often range in weight from 2 lbs. to 30 lbs. You’ll want to make sure you’re ready for the next level. Ideally, you want to feel some resistance without compensation. The goal is to slow, not distort, the [...]

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D-Ball OH Slam D-Ball Rainbow Slam Ideally, you’ll want to use a Dynamax D-Ball as it is built to handle stronger, explosive overhead throws on any surface. When you throw a Dynamax D-ball ball, it will have limited bounce, no matter how fast the velocity or how hard the impact. This forces the athlete to [...]

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The benefits of medicine ball training include: Improved intermuscular coordination, agility, and balance Enhanced mobility Greater muscular strength and power output Improved cardiovascular and muscular endurance The science behind muscle growth In the aftermath of a workout where you’ve engaged and broken down your muscles, your body goes into repair mode, forming new muscle protein [...]

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Are medicine balls and slam balls the same? Medicine and slam balls are not the same. Although they are both used for strength training and look similar, their compositions are different. Differences between a medicine ball and a slam ball There are significant differences between a medicine ball and a slam ball. They are both [...]

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If this is an exercise you like to add to your workouts slam balls like the Dynamax D-ball, have limited rebound and encourage you to use your legs and posterior chain to lift the ball overhead with each rep. This makes it a total body exercise firing muscles in the legs, back, shoulders, arms, and [...]

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