Description
Ankle weights
The weights are typically built with added weights in a cloth that allow muscles to activate and work just hard enough to become prominent without breaking down and bulking, allowing you to feel muscles that you normally keep dormant. It is an essential tool in creating toned, lean legs, and lifted butt.
Ankle weights can be used in many ways. For light training and injury rehabilitation, using them provides a small amount of resistance. It’s an ideal tool that can be bought when someone is looking to have a complete workout when space is an issue in the house or work place for a full-body exercise equipment.
Ankle weights are basically like dumbbells for your feet You’re adding an extra load to your body which increases your caloric burn and forces the muscles in your legs and core to work harder than usual. Keep in mind that ankle weights are usually light (5 to 10 pounds), so don’t expect to gain muscle from an ankle weight workout.
If you’re a newbie and looking to take your strength workouts to the next level, consider giving ankle weights a slow-and-steady go.
Examples of a few workouts using Ankle weights;
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Squat with leg lift
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Supermans
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Weighted arm circles
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Weighted lunges
Muscles worked with the above exercises;
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Abs
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Glutes
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Hips
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Calves
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Shins
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Thighs
