Can a Medicine Ball Replace Traditional Weight Training?

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The beautiful thing about a medicine ball is its versatility. It can not only be used as part of a mixed regime but also has many benefits on its own at home, particularly on a budget in comparison to expensive dumbbell sets. But can they really replace traditional weight training?

Medicine Ball work is a bridge that incorporates the strength gained from weight training into specific athletic motion. When heavier balls are used for slower, low volume sets, their use is more akin to weight training and equivalent to a glorified dumbbell exercise. When lighter balls are used for high volume/high-velocity sets, the intent is for quality, speed, power, and endurance of specific movement patterns.