Some free-weight objects don’t fall under the category of barbell or dumbbell; they are used for many conventional and unconventional exercises in the gym. Here are some of the specialty free-weight objects available in Gyms across India:
| 1. Medicine Ball – They are the weighted rubber or leather ball, available in various sizes depending on the weight. Typically they range from 1 kg to 14 kg. Medicine balls are used for various abdominal exercises and throwing exercises.
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| 2. Kettlebell – These are the cast-iron solid cannonball like free weights with a handle. They range from 7 to 23 kg. They are used for variety of abdominal exercises and are mainly used for performing snatches, cleans and swings.
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| 3. Weighted Belt – These belts fit around the back along the gluteus area with a long chain that runs from one side of the belt to the other. Weight plates are added to the chain for adding resistance during body-weight exercises such as pull-ups and parallel bar dips.
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| 4. Wrist Roller – This is a simple device composed of a short steel handle with a 3 to 4 feet rope attached to it. Weights are added to the other end of the rope, a user will roll the handle to lift the weight until the rope is completely wrapped around the handle.
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| 5. Arm Blaster – This device is used to prevent movement of the upper arms when doing biceps curl.
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| 6. Ankle Weights and Wrist Weights – These are small bands which can be worn around wrists or ankles to add more resistance to the exercises.
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