Hand weights..for shred and the like

Farburnfred
Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I started with weeny 500g (1 lb) ones, and moved up to 1.5 kg (3lbs) , on some exercises they are more than enough for the shred (anterior raises are not my friends) but for tohers I feel I could do more weight. My choices now are to go up to 2 kg(4lbs) or 3kg (6lbs) ..a little bit more or double what I have now got..

which would be best?

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  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    The heavier ones at less reps:smile:
  • Farburnfred
    Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
    Ok, so just do reps until exhaustion rather than trying to keep up with the dvd, check.Thanks
  • sheerjay
    sheerjay Posts: 97 Member
    go the heaviest u can manage....and if you conk out half way thru, just quickly swap to lighter ones to finish the sequence off :)

    I use 5kg handweights on everything except v flies in level 2, and pendulum lunges ( worried about going off balance in small loungeroom and knocking the big tv off :P
  • thefunkylibrarian
    thefunkylibrarian Posts: 2 Member
    I've just started 30DS (day 4 level 1) and quickly swapped from my usual 5kg to 2kg. Still kills but slightly more manageable now!
  • Yogi_Carl
    Yogi_Carl Posts: 1,906 Member
    I would keep in pace with the DVD, because there is an aerobic component to all of the workout, and use slightly more weight that enables you to do that without losing form.

    I had the same problem immediately on trying the 30 Day Shred myself - some strength exercises I could use lots more weight and others - like anterior shoulder raises I needed a far lighter weight. Did I spend time spinning collars off the dumbell bars I have or lose form with too heavy a weight or do less reps?

    What I did in the end was to set up the dumbells for the heavier movements and just grab a weight disc for lighter ones - like the shoulder raises with side leg lunge - you know the one if you've done the shred DVD!

    An ideal I suppose would be to have a dumbell rack on side and use the weights as appropriate. Is money a deciding factor here? Maybe get some on Freecycle or second hand? Loads of people by them and then give up - worth a try.
  • susiemou
    susiemou Posts: 47 Member
    I need to ask a dumb question about the shred, as i have not committed to it fully... yet. just done it here and there, and only the first part, so my question is; does it tell you when to move on to the next level, or are you just supposed to know? I haven't been brave enough to get past the first level yet.
    Any advice, thanks?
  • Farburnfred
    Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
    I need to ask a dumb question about the shred, as i have not committed to it fully... yet. just done it here and there, and only the first part, so my question is; does it tell you when to move on to the next level, or are you just supposed to know? I haven't been brave enough to get past the first level yet.
    Any advice, thanks?

    The idea is you do about 10 days at each level. I think you move on after 10 days (have at least one rest day, you knees will thank you!) when it suits you to or when you are very bored with JM and then you can switch it about. I tried level 2 yesterday but it was too hard work for my back so I am going to have a look at loevel 3.. alterntaively i will stick with one 2/3 times a week and do other stuff too
  • Brunner26_2
    Brunner26_2 Posts: 1,152
    Are they pink? That's essential.
  • JLgettinghealthy
    JLgettinghealthy Posts: 39 Member
    I started with weeny 500g (1 lb) ones, and moved up to 1.5 kg (3lbs) , on some exercises they are more than enough for the shred (anterior raises are not my friends) but for tohers I feel I could do more weight. My choices now are to go up to 2 kg(4lbs) or 3kg (6lbs) ..a little bit more or double what I have now got..

    which would be best?

    oh girl. i do it with 5 lb weights. go as heavy as you can!
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    I'm doing Body Revolution and have 3, 5,and 8 pound weights. Getting ready to buy some 10s. I will always go as heavy possible and swap to a lighter weight if I can't finish the set.
  • susiemou
    susiemou Posts: 47 Member
    Thanks for that, I wasn't sure It was that straight forward a split. Am going to try and commit.
    My weights are 2.5lb each, think hats enough to begin with!

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