Weighted balls

Weighted ball

Weighted balls are a versatile fitness tool that can be used to strengthen muscles and improve overall fitness.
They can be used for static exercises such as squats, deadlifts, presses and rows, or for dynamic exercises such as slams, wall balls, box step-ups, thrusters and cleans.
Different sizes and weights of weighted balls are available to meet the needs of different users and exercises.

Benefits of weighted balls

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  Improved muscle strength:
  weighted balls enable you to work several muscle groups at once, making them particularly useful for strengthening the abdominals, back, legs and arms.
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  Functional training:
  Weighted balls can be used to simulate everyday movements, such as lifting heavy objects, making them ideal for functional training.
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  Improved balance and coordination:
  weighted balls can be used to strengthen stabilizing muscles, which can help improve balance and coordination.
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  Cardio training:
  exercises with weighted balls can be intense and increase heart rate, making them useful for cardio training.

The different sports for which weighted balls can be used

1. 
   Strength training :
   weighted balls can be used to strengthen abdominal muscles, arms, legs and back.
2. Crossfit : Weighted balls can be used to strengthen muscles and improve balance and coordination. Exercises such as slams, wall balls, box step-ups, thrusters and cleans can be performed with weighted balls to build muscle and improve strength. If you're looking for equipment for your crosstraining training, you can check out our crosstraining product category, which offers a wide variety of equipment such as wallball targets, box jumps and much more.
3. 
   Yoga and Pilates:
   weighted balls can be used to strengthen stabilizing muscles and help improve balance and coordination.
4. 
   Combat sports :
   weighted balls can be used to strengthen the muscles used for striking and defensive movements.

What type of weighted balls should I choose?

There are different types of weighted balls to meet the needs of different users and exercises. Here's a description of each to help you choose the one that best suits your needs:

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  Slam Balls:
  Slam Balls are a very special type of weighted ball, as they have a very rigid, resistant envelope that doesn't bounce. As their name suggests, they are designed to be thrown on the ground. They are generally used for cardio and fitness exercises.

Exercises to perform with a slam ball :

1. 
   Lateral throw:
   Place the ball in front of one foot, pick it up and throw it, pivoting your body to the same side. Use the strength of your trunk to bring the ball back to the ground. Repeat on the other side.
2. 
   Lunge with rotation:
   Hold the ball in your hands, take a step forward and bend your knee until it touches the ground. Without moving your trunk, rotate your torso through 90 degrees. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

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  Medicine Balls:
  Medicine Balls are another type of weighted ball that have been used in fitness for many years. They are mainly used in plyometrics and look very similar to Slam Balls at first glance. However, their use is different, as they are used to strengthen upper body muscles and improve balance and coordination. They have a smooth surface and a spherical shape.

Exercises to be performed with a medicine ball :

1. 
   Squat:
   Perform a classic squat, holding the medicine ball against your chest to add resistance. Variation: Lift the medicine ball above your head on the way up, or even toss it in the air to strengthen legs, abs and shoulders.
2. 
   Woodchopper:
   With your feet slightly wider apart than shoulder-width apart, swing the medicine ball with both hands. You should feel the back of the thighs contract on the downstroke and push on the upstroke to strengthen the abdominal and oblique muscles.

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  Wall Balls:
  Wall Balls are used for strength and conditioning exercises. They are generally lighter than Medicine Balls and are ideal for throwing and gripping exercises, as well as for abdominal and leg strengthening exercises. They are often used in combination with targets, particularly in CrossFit, where users throw the ball against a wall or target at a certain height.

Wall ball exercises:

1. 
   Wall Ball Squat against a target:
   This exercise consists of performing squats with the Wall Ball by holding it against your chest, aiming at a target placed at a certain height.
2. 
   Lateral throws:
   Standing next to a wall, feet shoulder-width apart, hold the ball in both hands. Fully extend your arms in front of you so that the ball is at chest height. Using your abdominals, rotate your torso away from the wall. Quickly reverse direction to throw the ball against the wall as hard as you can, catching it on the rebound.