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Ankle and wrist weights
Hey y’all!
Just a question – I’m looking to get ankle and wrist weights to help with training but am not sure what heaviness I should opt for. I am quite advanced, training Chinese and twisted grip deadlifts, Phoenixes, aerial shoulder mounts with “straight” legs (I say “straight” as I have a tendency to bend my legs slightly, which is why I thought working with resistance on my ankles might help to correct this problem) etc.
Just wondering if any of you out there train with the weights had any suggestions? The 1.5ish kg wrist and ankle ones from Asda just doesn’t seem to cut it, and there are so many to choose from on eBay!
Xx Sky
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Training off the pole to help "straighten" the legs during moves would be my suggestion. Learn proper technique for leg extensions, this means you need both strength AND flexibility in the right areas. Tight hamstring, flexors and calves can cause the bend leg look. But as you said strength can be an issue too. Strengthen the abdominal so the hip flexors and quads are not the only thing working! Be careful not to jerk or flop down from inverts while wearing the ankle weights. I don't suggest walking in them. I would watch how your hips, knees and low back might react to wearing ankle weights while inverting. So be careful if you choose to use them for anything other than on the floor strength work, because of the strain they can place on the tendons, ligaments and joints. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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All the ankle weights I've ever bought have been adjustable. They usually have 5 little pockets, and each pocket has a 1-pound weight in it, so you each side can range from 1-5 pounds. I think I've seen the same thing in 2-pound increments (up to 10 lbs each side), but 5 should be enough for most people.
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Ahhhh, thank you everyone your info has been extremely helpful! Xx
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