hey guys, i was thinking of buying a med ball for max power exercise not muscular endurance work…exercises such as med ball slams,overhead throws…etc… what weight should i buy??? well my bench is around 200lbs and my push press is around 135lbs if this helps… 10x
I use a 12 lber. I like it.
Charlie Francis, one of the greatest sprint coaches of all time, recommends medballs between 3 and 7kg and says if you are to buy only one get the 4kg ball.
[quote]supa power wrote:
Charlie Francis, one of the greatest sprint coaches of all time, recommends medballs between 3 and 7kg and says if you are to buy only one get the 4kg ball.[/quote]
I definitely agree. If you’re talking maximal power…you also need to build a tremendous amount of speed and velocity. If you get a ball that’s too heavy for your current abilities, it will actually make you slower…leading to less power output. Med-ball exercises should be fast & explosive when you’re using them as upper body plyometrics (which it sounds like you are). I wouldn’t recommend over a 4.5kg ball for you.
so you think the 5kg 1 i have is too heavy??
[quote]AntonioFlores wrote:
so you think the 5kg 1 i have is too heavy??[/quote]
I personally think it is. I’d go a bit lighter based on your size & strength right now. You’ll definitely be able to handle the 5 kg ball, but you’ll be compensating in a way that won’t be challenging the muscles/areas you’re intending to work.