Weights used for 30-day Shred

jolarocknrolla

dilemma - so i'm doing 30-day shred and i'm using 7-pound weights and i'm fine for most of the "strength" segments, except the last one where you raise your arms up parallel to the ground while doing side lunges and i can't manage the whole 2 sets ... should i go down to 5 pounds? Does it make sense to do all of the moves w/ a lower weight or use the heavier weight and do as much as i can do?

I was thinking that maybe i could go up to 10 pounds on the two strength sets i find easy (the bent-over rows and the flys) ... thoughts?

Shelbert79

I used 5lbs weights...can't imagine trying to do some of those w/ anything higher (at least not yet)

LeenaRuns

I think you should use multiple weight depending on your strength and comfort level. Don't strain trying to use the 7s on ones that hurt, and don't just use the 7s on the exercises that are too easy for you.

Fergie21

I struggle doing this part with 2.5kg weights!
My arms are so weak :[

jhartram

I use two different sizes of weights (although mine are lower LOL) but IMO more reps work better for building up than more weight. I started with 5s, couldn't do it so I went down to 3s... now I can do all but one exercise (the same one as you have trouble with) with my 5s and I'm considering bumping a couple up to 7s.

I found that when I was trying to do more weight/less reps I just kept getting tired instead of building up. I like this way much better! =D

Good luck! =D

sammywil

I use 3kg, but you are right the last one is a killer at these weight, so for this move only i reduced to 2kg.

I think what acdchica said is very good advice.

SassyCalyGirl

I use 5lb weight for the move you are describing. But 8lbs for the rest.

kayleesays

I can do the rest of the workout with 7s, but that move KILLS me. I use 3s.

Jenjaz1910

I use 3lb weights for some of the harder moves and 5lb weights for the easier moves. I'm working on upping them gradually x

Annabel1985

Hello,

What is the 30 days shred?

Annabel xx

caroline_g

I do Kettleworx and moved up to 8kg (17.6lbs) which was fine, except for a couple of the moves and so I got a 5kg (11lbs) one to use for those. Personally, that's what I'd recommend doing, using a higher weight for what you can and then a lighter weight for the more difficult bits. If you can't do that, I'd say stick with the higher weight as otherwise you're not really pushing yourself. Then you can adapt it so that you can do it - either do less reps or change between arms more often, just find what works for you. Hope that helps.

jolarocknrolla

Thanks guys, and my arms thank you also

Annabel - it's a workout video from Jillian Michaels (of biggest loser fame), 20 min + of circuit training.

3audkids

i"ve been using 3lb..because thats all i have. Not sure if I could do any heavier!

jchocchip

I use the 4kg because they are the only dumbbells I have. A little heavy for the lunge/arm raise but if I get really tired I alternate arms for a few. did use a pair of 1kg plates a while back but those were too light for me.