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Shake Weight..?

Hmf414
Hmf414 Posts: 30
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
We've all seen the silly commercials for the Shake Weight. But does anyone own it? Does it work? I am in desperate need of doing something with my upper body. I have heard that it works (from one person) & I thought with everyone on here I could get some great insight. Thanks in advance.

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  • sweetheart03622
    sweetheart03622 Posts: 928 Member
    I had a friend that bought one and only used it once because she said it felt like she was "j*cking off a giraffe"...

    On a less perverse note... most of the things like this that I've seen are very difficult to keep with because you simply get bored. I think you're much better off with some push-ups and tricep dips =)
  • vanfox23
    vanfox23 Posts: 110
    I don't own one, however, I have tried it and can see where it could work. After just a few minutes I could feel it in my upper arms. I am curious to see what other say who own and use it on a regular basis.
  • 123456654321
    123456654321 Posts: 1,311 Member
    If you need to work out your upper body a little just go out and buy some dumbbells for like 5 dollars a piece and learn some effective exercises.
  • Hmf414
    Hmf414 Posts: 30
    Hahaha. I feel that way when I just see the commercial ...

    I can't do a lot of pushups the proper way because I had surgery on my wrist. So the bending process is not pleasant. So I am trying to think of alternatives!
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    You don't get a very good range of motion with it.
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    South-Park-x-Shake-Weight.png


    no.
    just no.
  • koluvsmusic
    koluvsmusic Posts: 81
    I've heard it works, if you really use it. Try to go directly to the Shake Weight website, & see what are users feedback. :)
  • wiggleroom
    wiggleroom Posts: 322 Member
    http://www.healthandfitnessadvice.com/the-healthy-skeptic/the-shake-weight-gets-a-do-not-buy-recommendation.html
  • bridetobe310711
    bridetobe310711 Posts: 183
    I AM WANTING TO LOSE MY BINGO WINGS!
  • sweetheart03622
    sweetheart03622 Posts: 928 Member
    South-Park-x-Shake-Weight.png


    no.
    just no.

    Died. Completely died. Thank you.
  • Angie80281
    Angie80281 Posts: 444 Member
    I had a friend that bought one and only used it once because she said it felt like she was "j*cking off a giraffe"...

    Thank you, that just totally made my day. Now I have to try to carry on with work without laughing too loudly!
  • tinytotnot
    tinytotnot Posts: 67 Member
    I bought one, and have never used it, I watched the instructional dvd and tried it out, and I could feel the muslces working, but I just haven't gotten round to using it yet, I plan to start as I am down to 16 weeks until the swimwear season, aargh!!
  • HappyathomeMN
    HappyathomeMN Posts: 498 Member
    Check You Tube for the South Park Shake weight clips - THAT was a funny episode! (which is what the previous picture is from)

    Save the money and find some free weights - they can be used doing other things as well - check the thrift stores - Usually they are hardly used and a fraction of the price.
  • jhackenmueller
    jhackenmueller Posts: 29
    LMAO bmontgomery87 That's hilarious! :)
  • erinkelly2
    erinkelly2 Posts: 43 Member
    I bought it before seeing all the silly spoofs but never used it. On a whim I started using it 2x a day about 1 month ago and i am really seeing a difference. However i started do bench dips at the same time so i can not give the shake weight all the credit. Also I can not do it with my husband home or awake because he will not stop laughing at me.
  • 123456654321
    123456654321 Posts: 1,311 Member
    South-Park-x-Shake-Weight.png


    no.
    just no.


    bwhahaha
  • ShaneT99
    ShaneT99 Posts: 278 Member
    HA! I knew this thread had potential!
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