We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

30 day shred Poll: how heavy of weights are you using?

mjhedgehog
mjhedgehog Posts: 249 Member
edited January 17 in Fitness and Exercise
just taking a poll out of curiosity. how heavy of weights are you using or have you used doing the 30 day shred?

Replies

  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,626 Member
    I started off with 5 lb dumbbells and was able to use 10 lb by the end of it.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    First time (August 12): no weights for 15 days, 4lb for the rest

    Second time (Jan 13): 4lb weights

    Third time (Feb 13) : 7lb weights
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    8 lbs
  • Madaly320
    Madaly320 Posts: 112 Member
    I use 3lb because that is all I have. For some things, it is heavy enough. But I think I need to go buy a couple of 5's now.
  • Heidi_20
    Heidi_20 Posts: 138 Member
    8lbs for me
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,626 Member
    I started off with 5 lb dumbbells and was able to use 10 lb by the end of it.
  • plynn54
    plynn54 Posts: 912 Member
    most of it I use 5lbs, some I use 2.5 lbs wrist weights with the 5lbs. but any sort of lateral arm raises i just use the 2.5 wrist weights
  • hippy2skippy
    hippy2skippy Posts: 98 Member
    Mix between 3, 5, 8.
  • Sapporo
    Sapporo Posts: 693 Member
    5, 8 and 10lbs.
  • lilacinfinity
    lilacinfinity Posts: 283 Member
    2kg each (4.4#) Too much for some moves, too little for others.
  • kopmom
    kopmom Posts: 491 Member
    I rotated between 3 and 5lbs depending on the move
  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    5lbs because I could only afford one set at the time. I'll pick up 10lb weights soon.
  • tayteetots
    tayteetots Posts: 114 Member
    5lbs. The first time I did it though I used 3lbs for the start.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    2kg each (4.4#) Too much for some moves, too little for others.

    Yes, you may want to have a set of two weights OP cause I found the side lunge raises were crazy with 7lbs, had to use my 4lbs.
  • meganepreston
    meganepreston Posts: 487 Member
    3s... but wishing I had heavier ones (especially for the chest fly).
  • happyjerseygirl123
    happyjerseygirl123 Posts: 19 Member
    I use 5 lbs, but I could use heavier for the chest presses, I just have to find where I put them.
  • mjhedgehog
    mjhedgehog Posts: 249 Member
    2kg each (4.4#) Too much for some moves, too little for others.

    Yes, you may want to have a set of two weights OP cause I found the side lunge raises were crazy with 7lbs, had to use my 4lbs.

    I had a set of 5s and 8s but can only find one of my 5s right now so I have to use my 8s. :ohwell: I agree those side lunge raises are super difficult with heavier weights lol
  • lilacinfinity
    lilacinfinity Posts: 283 Member
    2kg each (4.4#) Too much for some moves, too little for others.

    Yes, you may want to have a set of two weights OP cause I found the side lunge raises were crazy with 7lbs, had to use my 4lbs.

    I had a set of 5s and 8s but can only find one of my 5s right now so I have to use my 8s. :ohwell: I agree those side lunge raises are super difficult with heavier weights lol

    I hold one weight in both hands for those! Dunno if having my arms meeting makes the move 'bad form' but I get through it
  • lilacinfinity
    lilacinfinity Posts: 283 Member
    When you talk about the weight - is that for the pair or is that for EACH one?
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    8,12, and 20 lbs. each hand
  • BAFilek
    BAFilek Posts: 139 Member
    12, but they are too heavy for the (level one) arm raises. I also go to the gym and get quite a bit of the same type of workouts there, so I have been inconsistent doing the 30 DS. :ohwell:
  • mjhedgehog
    mjhedgehog Posts: 249 Member
    When you talk about the weight - is that for the pair or is that for EACH one?

    each one. Im using a set (so 2) of 8lb weights.
  • Mozzie123
    Mozzie123 Posts: 7 Member
    I started with 5lbs but I could barely raise them by the end of the workout.

    I didnt want to buy any lower, so atm I am using 1.25ltr bottles of softdrink which weight 1.5 kgs (3lbs). After 6 days, I am almost ready to move back to 5lbs.
  • arrawyn79
    arrawyn79 Posts: 275 Member
    i switch between 3's and 5s. i use 3's for a lot of it but 5's for chest flys and things - and in her other dvds i use the 5's for deadlifts and other moves.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    2kg each (4.4#) Too much for some moves, too little for others.

    Yes, you may want to have a set of two weights OP cause I found the side lunge raises were crazy with 7lbs, had to use my 4lbs.

    I had a set of 5s and 8s but can only find one of my 5s right now so I have to use my 8s. :ohwell: I agree those side lunge raises are super difficult with heavier weights lol

    I hold one weight in both hands for those! Dunno if having my arms meeting makes the move 'bad form' but I get through it

    It's always OK to do them for the side lunge raises one arm at a time.. I felt my shoulders, arms burning which is great but you can risk stopping or bad form like the poster above described
  • mjhedgehog
    mjhedgehog Posts: 249 Member
    8,12, and 20 lbs. each hand

    wow 20?! thats awesome! :flowerforyou:
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    When you talk about the weight - is that for the pair or is that for EACH one?

    I use 8lbs together and 14lbs together or 2 x 4lbs then 2 x 7lbs
  • fruitloop2
    fruitloop2 Posts: 437 Member
    3, 5, and 10 depending on the exercise. By the end my 3lbs were collecting dust.
  • Atojiso
    Atojiso Posts: 15
    I'm using cans of beans ;) but then, I'm just starting out. They're getting rather light at L1D5.
  • marshmallow8978
    marshmallow8978 Posts: 57 Member
    I use 3,5 & 8 lbs. heavier for chest, biceps and lighter for those raises everyone is talking about.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories