Medicine Ball with Handles

Must have when doing sit-ups, gets that extra crunch six pack in the works feeling and so much better than not having or using. Well worth the expensive to improve yourself. I have many at home exercises equipment and go the gym, a must have for serious folks.

I really like medicine ball workouts. I, however, have moderate wrist pain, so I started using medicine balls with grips, since it seems to be easier on my wrist and hand muscles. I got a SPRI 8-lb medicine ball on clearance at Dick's. I liked it so much that I bought a 14-lb SPRI dual grip xerball from Amazon. PROS -I've read reviews of some other medicine balls where people said they're weighted with sand and that the sand shifts in the ball. I have no idea what the SPRI xerball is weighted with, but there's no shifting of weight. -Big handles. First, let me say that I don't have big hands for a man. But, I can say with confidence that SPRI leaves enough room for people with big paws. -The SPRI xerball I got from Amazon was fully inflated and holds air well. -I read reviews of other medicine balls where people said they smell bad. Can't say I've ever had that problem with any of my medicine balls. CONS -My 8-lb SPRI xerball will not inflate. Not sure why. Then again, this hasn't really impacted it's utility as a medicine ball in my workouts (since I don't bounce the ball and since medicine balls with grips probably shouldn't be bounced anyway), but it's still a flaw. Overall, I'm very happy with my SPRI xerballs. I'd like to get a 20-lb xerball as well. Oh, I think I read somewhere (maybe on the box) that you can do Kettle Bell stuff with this ball. I'd probably disagree with that. Even though there's handles and the handles are big, if you swing the ball behind your hand and hold it like a kettle bell, it will be uncomfortable for your hand. But, if you are looking for a quality medicine ball with grips, I think SPRI is a great choice.

A terrific addition to a home gym. First, people complain about the smell. Yes, there is an initial odor (rubber); however, it dissipated quickly. 14 lb was the perfect starter weight for me. Work out regularly and while not a gym rat, put in an hour of exercise 3-5 days a week of cardio and strength training. The instructional DVD and exercises that come with this ball are terrific. In the past month there is definition in my abs that was not there before - so there is no doubt that this ball and it's suggested techniques do indeed work. Flexibility has also increased as has my range of motion. Simply put. This is a great product. Worth the money and proof that you don't have to spend $$$'s to achieve solid results.

I first encountered this medicine ball while staying at a hotel in Boston. The handles allow you to grasp the ball much easier and concentrate on performing the intended exercises. A great modification/addition to the standard medicine ball which has been around for over 100 years..

Well made, fit for purpose, but boy does it stink when first opened. I have had to leave it in the garage, in the summer heat, to try and cook off some of the VOCs. After six weeks it is suitable for indoor use, so I upped the rating to 4 stars. If you are odor-sensitive, you might want to give this one a pass.

Product was packaged superbly and the item was better than I expected from what I saw in other reviews. The only smell that I noticed is a rubber plastic smell....which is common considering the material that the item is made of. I expect that smell to lighten as time goes on but not near as bad as other reviews said. This item would cost alot more buying it from anywhere else. My workouts have gone to another level with this item.

The SPRI ball is easy to use with the built in handles, can be used in a verity of ways and the material its made of makes it very durable. I am very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone looking to stretch out and increase their mobility.

I was using a 6lb medicine ball at therapy---I wanted a few pounds heavier to use at home. This is great! Dual handles is a plus!!