# Dual Grip Medicine Ball - A New Look To An Old Tradition
That beat up old leather medicine ball you may have seen off to the side of your gym has had a transformation. It sprouted handles. The Dual Grip Medicine Ball features handles sticking straight out to the sides of the ball. The design may seem like anything but a medicine ball, but it allows for easier pick-up, a better grip and more stability. Yet besides its new make-up, its versatility makes it a favorite workout tool for athletes of all ages.
Can you perform the same exercises with this ball as you do with a traditional med ball? Absolutely. To start, try throwing the ball to a training partner or a rebounder. Unlike consistently holding on to free weights, here you get maximum weight training when you release it. The act of throwing or releasing the ball works all stabilizing and deep core muscles of the back and abdominal area. Or you can hold the ball firmly and do squats or overhead presses. Hold the ball out in front of you and rotate your torso while taking a forward lunge. Repeat the same one step lunge but this time keep the ball high over your head.
Medicine balls come in various weights. The 6lb dual grip is great for beginners while the 10lb version is best suited for those more advanced or for a bigger, stronger body. An ideal substitute for free weights, and a great compliment to any workout routine, the Dual Grip Medicine Ball strengthens and tones the entire body.