dangler08 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 I found this on the internet and was wondering if this would help your shot out or if anyone has used it before. This is the website http://www.powerballs.com/benefits_sport.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nazzy19 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 have it. good forearm and wrist excercise if thats what you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BK 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Bah.Another get buff quick that people sell for lazy people who refused to lift a weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biff44 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 I used on when I was rehabing an arm.They do work, and offer a surprising amount of resistance. I am not sure how I could train those same muscles with only free weights. It is a weird twisting motion to the forearm. On the other hand, I am not sure those are the muscles you need while shooting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangler08 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 I'm pretty sure some wrist curls and extensions will help my shot just as much but i was thinking about how it would work for other sports like badminton or ping pong.(Yes I play alot of pong) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrows91 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Ive got one and they are good. Esp if you sitting at say a desk all day. Something to do and strengthens your wrists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tbaby 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 ConsI got one there overated and there are cheaper things that work just as well.ProsFun to use and when you have friends over you can try and beat each others scores more of a game than a exercise tool but im sure if you used it frequently you would see an improvement in your strength. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nazzy19 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 I hit 11998 rpm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tbaby 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Geez good going how often do you use it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias81 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 They are suprisingly good IMO they offer variable resistance depending on how much you turn it etc. and also there aren't many ways to execise all the muscles they train in 1 single way like it does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konig von Kuhlem 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2007 Yep, they do work. This thread made me get one and now my forearm is numb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
--notorious 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2007 Probably good for soccer goalies... maybe hockey ones too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted March 10, 2007 I have one similar to those, and yes they work. Only problem is I can't find mine atm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias81 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2007 Probably good for soccer goalies... maybe hockey ones too?Why would it be good for soccer goalies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted March 10, 2007 Probably good for soccer goalies... maybe hockey ones too?Why would it be good for soccer goalies?Grip strength? Shoulders and arms for those long throws? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
--notorious 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2007 Probably good for soccer goalies... maybe hockey ones too?Why would it be good for soccer goalies?Grip strength? Shoulders and arms for those long throws?Wrists strength when stopping shots too.(not bending wrists) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias81 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 I used to play alot of soccer and grip strength doesn't really mean much TBH. I only asked why as it seems most other sports would benifit alot more then a soccer goalie in terms of this product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
--notorious 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 I used to play alot of soccer and grip strength doesn't really mean much TBH. I only asked why as it seems most other sports would benifit alot more then a soccer goalie in terms of this product.Oh I have a few friends that are premier/provincial and one time they were talking about wrist strength training so i thought this might help, maybe not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
habookus 1 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I just got one of these from my friend, and its awesome. You really get your forearms burning. Quick question tho; I recently got shoulder surgery and was wondering if the powerball affected the shoulder muscles, or if it just hit the lower arm muscles. Besides that it is a great exercise tool for hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mxihockey 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I want to get one of these, any suggestions on which model to get? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swede 50 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 That thing is like marathon training for your forearms. I rather put my money on a few COC grippers instead... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathmoves 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I used this after i broke my wrist twice this season. And was told i would not gain full mobility in my wrist eva again. FAR BETTER THAN THE REHAB THE DOCTER WAS GIVING ME! Its fun to use and its a good workout too. I now have full mobility in my wrist and am almost 100% pain free. (I broke my Scaphoid and Radius.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockechamp14 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2007 That thing is like marathon training for your forearms. I rather put my money on a few COC grippers instead...But if you only do 5 reps at a time it doesn't burn as much as the powerball.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
