but medicine balls come in varying weights. On the lighter side, they are usually between 4-6 pounds, while the denser, heavier ones get up to 18-25 pounds on average. If you’re new to med ball ...

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) has dropped the medicine ball toss, removed the word “Combat” from its name, and introduced higher scoring requirements for combat arms soldiers.

Drop to a lighter weight, or only toss the ball six or seven feet up the wall if you want to modify the exercise. "You can also opt for a soft-shell medicine ball instead, which is easier to grip ...