Medicine balls and Slam balls are both types of weighted exercise equipment. They can range from 1-20kg. Exercises like squats, sit-ups, chest presses, lunges or rotational movements can all be enhanced with a weighted ball. Usually, Medicine balls are made from leather, rubber or plastic. They're designed to be used as a free weight in standard lifting exercises. They often have handles in place to make manoeuvrability easier. And they can be a great addition to improving functional movements to help prevent injury risk in sports. In contrast, Slam balls are better suited for throwing exercises. They're made of tough rubber and extra-durable materials. They allow some bounce from hard surfaces when slammed against them. This makes them perfect for explosive, powerful movements. Slam balls can enhance cardiovascular endurance and hand-eye coordination. This is due to the more dynamic exercises that can be performed with them. They also allow exercises to be carried out with a partner. You can do so by throwing, bouncing or rebounding the ball to each other. Like a medicine ball, slam balls can be used for a wide number of core and strength training exercises. You can incorporate the added benefit of extra upper body toning. Used mainly for throwing, the slam ball utilises fast, repetitive motions to increase coordination and balance.