FitnessFactory.com has a vast selection of medicine balls and slam balls for conditioning and training, including rubber, vinyl, and hard & soft medicine balls.
Medicine Balls and Slam Balls are ideal for total body conditioning, speed & agility training, bodyweight training, physical therapy, and rehab through movements like ball squats, burpees, push-ups, deadlifts, shoulder presses, and more.
Have a question about medicine balls and slam balls? We're here to help!
What is a medicine ball?
A medicine ball is a weighted ball used for various exercises, including throws, catches, slams, rotational movements, and core work. They come in various sizes and weights, making them suitable for all fitness levels.
What's the difference between a medicine ball and a slam ball?
A medicine ball is typically made of rubber or vinyl and is designed for various exercises, including throws, catches, rotational movements, and core work.
A slam ball is constructed with a thicker, denser shell to withstand repeatedly slamming on the ground. Slam balls are primarily used for explosive exercises like slams, wall balls, and overhead throws.
What are the benefits of using medicine balls and slam balls?
There are several benefits you will receive from integrating medicine balls and slam balls into your workout routine, including:
- Improving overall strength and power
- Building core stability and coordination
- Increasing speed and agility
- Enhancing cardiovascular endurance
- Aiding in physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Providing a fun and challenging workout
What sizes and weights are medicine balls and slam balls available in?
FitnessFactory.com carries a wide array of medicine balls and slam balls ranging from as low as 2 lbs to 70 lbs.
What weight medicine ball or slam ball should I use?
The ideal weight depends on your fitness level and the specific exercises you'll be doing.
- Beginners should start with a lighter weight and gradually progress as they get stronger.
- A general rule of thumb is to choose a weight that is challenging but allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
What are the best exercises I can do with a medicine ball?
- Ball squats: Medicine ball squats are a compound exercise that strengthens your legs and core by combining a squat with the instability of holding a medicine ball.
- Burpees: Burpees are full-body exercises that combine a squat, push-up, and jump into a single, challenging movement.
- Russian twists: Russian twists are a core exercise where you rotate your torso back and forth while sitting with your feet off the ground and holding a weight.
- Woodchops: Woodchops are a rotational exercise that strengthens your core and obliques, mimicking the action of chopping wood.
- Push-ups: Push-ups with a medicine ball add instability to a classic exercise, challenging your core and upper body strength.
- Sit-ups: Sit-ups with a medicine ball add weight and instability to a traditional exercise, intensifying your core workout.
For more recommended medicine ball exercises, watch this video:
Is it safe to slam a medicine ball?
No, it is not recommended to slam a medicine ball. Medicine balls are not designed to withstand the impact and are likely to break or burst.
What are the best exercises I can do with a slam ball?
- Slams: Slam ballslams are a full-body exercise that improves strength and power by slamming a weighted ball to the ground.
- Wall balls: Slam ball wall balls combine squats and throws for a full-body, explosive workout.
- Overhead throws: Overhead slam ball throws are full-body exercises that build explosive power in your core, lats, and shoulders.
- Lateral throws: Slam ball lateral throws build core and throwing power by rotating your hips and throwing the ball sideways.
- Sit-ups with slams: Slam ball sit-ups add explosive power to your core workout by incorporating a medicine ball throw at the top of the movement.
For more recommended slam ball exercises, watch this video:
How do I store medicine balls?
Storing medicine balls on the floor of a gym can be unsafe and cause injury. We recommend using a medicine ball rack or a combo weight rack with a medicine ball tray to avoid such risks. You can check out our complete range of medicine ball and slam ball storage solutions at Weight Racks.