30 Day Shred - what weights do you use?

healthystephie

Hey all. As the title says, I was just wondering what weights you all use when doing the 30 Day Shred? I've heard some people saying that they prefer using 3 lb weights and others go with the 5 lb weights. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

76claire

I use 3lb cos my upper body strength is pretty poor. I'd recommend having a variety of weights though, some of the exercises are a killer with 3lb and others are much easier.

Healthy_Hannah483

I use 3lb weights, but when I progress more and get stronger, I plan on switching to 5lb weights.
I LOVE 30DS!!!

healthystephie

Thanks guys, I might get both then. I started the 30DS months ago without weights but never completed it - I want to do it properly this time!

heaverchell

I tried starting with 5lbs but it was just to much for now. I currently use the 3lb weights and hope that soon I can up it. Even with 3lbs I feel the burn everytime I do it.

wutamunkee

I use 5... but its haaard...

MrsRipdizzle

I use 5 for most of the stuff...but there were some that I would start the first interval with 5 and then go down to 2 (I don't have 3s) ~ i.e. level 2, cheer squat with a v-raise. Uh Mah GOSH. Those kill. Then, in level 1, I used 10s for the chest fly (laying on the floor) and I probably should have increased that a bit since it felt too easy. In level 3 you have to do cardio punching with weights and I use 2 lbs on those still (weak shoulders/upper body) and jumping jacks with weights in the arms. So I think you should consider getting both sets of weights so you can "modify" when necessary.

carrie1128

I started both the shred and then ripped with 3 lb weights (I was weak when I started!). I'm doing both again with 5lbs. I do keep the 3 lbs close by and use them for some of the cardio moves in the shred. Next is 8 lbs!

carrie1128

I use 5 for most of the stuff...but there were some that I would start the first interval with 5 and then go down to 2 (I don't have 3s) ~ i.e. level 2, cheer squat with a v-raise. Uh Mah GOSH. Those kill. Then, in level 1, I used 10s for the chest fly (laying on the floor) and I probably should have increased that a bit since it felt too easy. In level 3 you have to do cardio punching with weights and I use 2 lbs on those still (weak shoulders/upper body) and jumping jacks with weights in the arms. So I think you should consider getting both sets of weights so you can "modify" when necessary.

Good advice. I should get heavier ones for the chest flies since I don't really feel anything with the 5 lbs on that one. And yes, those v-raises/squats are unbelievably painful. I am literally screaming trying to finish them with 5 lbs. LOL.

healthystephie

I use 5 for most of the stuff...but there were some that I would start the first interval with 5 and then go down to 2 (I don't have 3s) ~ i.e. level 2, cheer squat with a v-raise. Uh Mah GOSH. Those kill. Then, in level 1, I used 10s for the chest fly (laying on the floor) and I probably should have increased that a bit since it felt too easy. In level 3 you have to do cardio punching with weights and I use 2 lbs on those still (weak shoulders/upper body) and jumping jacks with weights in the arms. So I think you should consider getting both sets of weights so you can "modify" when necessary.

Thank you, that's very helpful! I never made it to Level 3 when I did the 30DS before, but I'm feeling quite nervous about it now, ahaha.

MrsRipdizzle

Level 3, in my opinion, is better than level 2.....I hated level 2!!

healthystephie

Level 3, in my opinion, is better than level 2.....I hated level 2!!

I've heard that from a few people actually. I didn't think it was too bad, but then again, I wasn't using weights at the time! It will probably be worse when I do, ahaha.

carrie1128

Level 3, in my opinion, is better than level 2.....I hated level 2!!

I've heard that from a few people actually. I didn't think it was too bad, but then again, I wasn't using weights at the time! It will probably be worse when I do, ahaha.

Level 3 is easier on the strength but the cardio is much harder (a lot of jumping). I think it depends on where your strengths are if you will find it easier or harder. I think it's all equally painful but in different ways. LOL.

monicole

You should use the level of weights that you feel the most comfortable with using . Although It seems like you got the hang of it now. Let me know how it goes.