Medicine balls are making a big come back in gyms and at home
. The reason for this is simple they are very affective at building a strong core. They also improve your range of motion, flexibility, and strengthens your joints. They also are good for upper and lower body strength.
They come in many different sizes and shapes. Some are small and hard while others are soft and easy to hold on too. They also come in different weights so you can choose the right weight for your level of strength training.
So what would you do with a medicine ball? They are very good for abdominal training. When doing crunches you can hold the ball over your head using a weight size that is suitable for your level of strength, to add intensity to your crunches. Medicine balls are also good for working out your inner thighs when doing squats.
They are also very good for body power and coordination. The balls are also good for all ages. They are often used for rehabilitation after an injury.
If you use medicine balls along with a stability ball youuse every part of your body at the same time. The ball takes a lot of ads and back because it engages your core which is your lower back, the abdominal muscles, hips, and spine and the exercises make your core stronger which is your foundation for all other parts of your body.
When using the medicine balls you don't have to isolate muscle groups. You engage many different core muscles all at once. However as with all exercise make sure your Doctor approves and be sure to do warm up exercises before you undertake any form of exercise to warm up your muscles