The D-Ball is the heavy rubber ball in the gym. Most gyms have many D-balls in assorted weights that range from 5 kg to 100 kg. There are many exercises you can do with them, for example:
- Cleans
- Deadlifts
- Lunges
- Squats
- Holds
They are hard to hold onto because the object is basically a big heavy ball made of rubber, therefore you must use both arms and torso to hold the d-ball up.
The most popular movement with the D-ball is to pick it up and throw it over the shoulder in an upright position. Here are some tips to help you lift the heavier balls.
- Go down to a deep squat position
- Scoop up the ball with you forearms
- Lift the ball up to your knees
- Close your legs and rest the ball there
- Hug the ball as you stand up
- Flex the hips with some force to help you get momentum
- Tilt your head to the side and slide the ball over your shoulder
- Let the ball fall down of your shoulder behind you.
If you cannot get it over the shoulder, just stand up and drop the ball in standing position
1. Richard Hill 9 rounds of D-ball Fun
Move because it’s fun
3 rounds of
- 3 D-ball cleans
- 3 Burpee over the box
3 rounds of
- 2 D-ball Deadlift + Clean
- 5 Box Jumps
3 rounds of
- 10 D-ball Clean to Shoulder
- 10 Burpees
2. Lukas Esslinger 10 Minute Finisher
This will get very heavy very fast. Keep in mind to alternate which leg is stepping up, and stepping down. In the video you can also see two methods of the D-ball carry, on the chest or on the hips.
Amrap 10
- Step up with 45 kg D-ball
3. Tim Paulsson D-ball Pistols
By holding the D-ball the balance shifts, which can be hard in an exercise like pistols.
Accessory work today was brutal.
10m EMOM:
- E- 17′ Legless + Legless descent rope climbs
- O- 10 Weighted Pistols
“I used a 100lb DBall for my last 2 sets. 75lb Dumbbell for the first 3.”
4. Linda Maynard D-ball Over Yoke
You are allowed to face the yoke or the opposite direction, the key is to get the D-ball over the yoke.
For time
- 60 Slam balls over yoke (chest height)
- 2 Min rest
- Accumulate 50 ft handstand walk
5. Courtney Alison D-ball Overall
The D-ball must go over your head before slamming it down again in the ball slam.
Tuesday January 23rd
5 Rounds not for time.
- 10 D-ball over shoulder 60#
- 20 Ball Slams
Each round was approx 2:20 with enough rest to catch my breath and right back to it. Time to get some heavier slam balls.
6. John Barrett D-ball Carrying
“Trying out a quick finisher tonight and @lauren_broz just had to step in and kick my ass at it! Cheers for that.
5-4-3-2-1
- D-Ball over the Shoulder
- Carry 5 m after each one.
60kg for guys and 30 for the ladies if you fancy giving it a go. –
Then did a couple off ‘easier’ sets of 3-2-1 and kept them in around 55sec. –
The movement is good as it is strongman based training with an awkward object (other than myself) that builds strength in positions not normally trained in your typical linear exercises/positions where equal weight distributions are best practice.
Very good for posterior chain development, hip power and triple extension for explosive sports – “
7. Fern Carver Whole Body Circuit
Remember to finish the clean standing up before getting down again in the squat. Both sides of the dumbbell must touch the floor in the alternating clean&jerk.
4 Rounds
- 7 D-ball clean and squat 155lbs
- 100ft carry 155lbs
- Alternating clean & jerk 55lbs
- 15 Burpee over d ball
8. Home Made D-Ball Workout From BOXROX
I just made this one up, but I am definitely going to try it out. You need to have two D-balls for this workout. The plank pushing will be difficult on the shoulders. This is not meant to be for time, just for fun and a good workout. Do each exercise with good form, find the right weights to keep nice pace.
3 rounds of:
- 10 m D-ball Push in plank position – heavy
- 10 D-ball russian twist -medium wight
- 10 Push up and wall/floor slam-medium weight
- 5 D-ball over the shoulder – heavy
- 20 m D-ball carry -heavy
- 16 Walking lunges with D-ball
9. Clean It D-ball Mind Game
This workout is going to be strenuous for your mind, and body. It is good if you set yourself a goal beforehand. Tip; set a goal to finish x amount of reps each minute. Keep that pace up for the next 8 minutes.
8 min amrap
- D-ball Clean
Finally The Cute Version Of D-Ball Over Shoulder
Burpee Volleyball: Have Fun with your Next Warm Up!
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