The LVLUP Heavy Ball is designed to develop stronger hands, wrists, and forearms while improving ball control and overall confidence with the basketball.
Unlike traditional basketballs, the added weight creates greater resistance during every dribble, pass, catch, and transfer. This forces players to apply more force, maintain better control, and stay connected to the basketball throughout every rep.
The result is stronger hands, tighter handles, and improved control that transfers directly to game situations.
TRAIN HEAVY. HANDLE LIGHT.
The added weight requires athletes to produce more force while maintaining control of the basketball.
This creates a strength and coordination challenge for the hands, wrists, and forearms. Returning to a regulation basketball immediately afterward allows athletes to apply that preparation with normal ball weight, speed, and rhythm.
The goal is not to use the Heavy Ball for an entire workout. The goal is to introduce resistance without sacrificing movement quality.
The LVLUP Heavy™ is a three-pound weighted basketball created for resistance-based ball-handling and passing training. It is available in Size 6 and Size 7.
The added weight challenges athletes to produce more force while controlling each dribble, pickup, transfer, catch, and pass. Regulation-ball repetitions should follow to reinforce normal speed and mechanics.
Yes, but beginners and younger athletes should start with simple, controlled movements and short training blocks. Training quality is more important than speed or duration.
The Heavy Ball is primarily designed for controlled ball-handling, pickup, ball-security, and passing exercises. Use a regulation basketball for normal full-speed and long-range shooting.
Start with short blocks of approximately two to five minutes, depending on the athlete’s age, strength, and experience. Return to a regulation basketball between or after weighted-ball exercises.
