Sick of the usual dumbbell workouts? There are other ways to incorporate weights in your dynamic moves. How about mixing up your routine with some medicine balls?!
Unlike dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells, medicine balls offer a whole new range of movement. You can toss, slam, roll, or carry this tool. And because there is no grip or handles you must handle the ball with a different set of muscles in your fingers, wrists, and forearms.
There are countless workouts and this tool can help you target any muscle desired in your body. A great move to get started with is the Medicine Ball Squat, Dribble and Toss.
To help you master this super move, here are some tips:
- Stand with feet about shoulder-distance apart, holding a medicine ball.
- Toss the ball up in the air as high as you can.
- As you catch it, squat as low as you can, taking the hips back and keeping the knees behind the toes.
- While squatting, throw the ball to the floor and let it bounce back up into your hands.
- Stand back up while tossing the ball in the air and repeat for 1-3 sets of 10-16 reps.
This move is great for warming up. It works your legs, abs, and arms through the squat all the way to the toss. This move can also be modified to do with a partner!
Keep in mind, much like any workout consistency is key to build endurance and strength.
