What size Hand weights would you recommend?...

futurekilousky
futurekilousky Posts: 200
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
Morning Everyone!

I am a newcomer to the site and working out and had a question. I recently started 30 day shred and feel like I need hand weights. What is a good size to start with? 3 lb? 5 lb? Any input appreciated !

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  • deninevi
    deninevi Posts: 934 Member
    Hey, I think you should start with 3 and when you get stronger get the 5!
  • ambie35
    ambie35 Posts: 853 Member
    Hey, I think you should start with 3 and when you get stronger get the 5!


    I agree with this.
  • cawood2
    cawood2 Posts: 177 Member
    I do mine with 3 lb weights and that's good for me, but I have some shoulder issues.
  • norris36079
    norris36079 Posts: 1 Member
    I absolutely love your reward system for goals! I'm implementing something for me like that!
  • Texas501
    Texas501 Posts: 274
    If you never used weights before, start with the 3 lb weights.
  • LemonSocks
    LemonSocks Posts: 238 Member
    Hey, I think you should start with 3 and when you get stronger get the 5!

    I agree with this. I used 3 the first time I did it. I'm now on a second run through and I'm using 5!
  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
    start small and work your way up...

    or as i normally say the bigger the better lol:devil:
  • JAG1224
    JAG1224 Posts: 191 Member
    I would probably do something fairly light.. I only have 8 lbs weights and I feel those are too heavy for some of the moves on level 2 and 3.. Best wishes to you.
  • angieaanderson
    angieaanderson Posts: 33
    i started with 5lb weights because that was all i had laying around. it was a killer and i wish i had started off with 3s and moved my way up. they're not so bad now once you're on day 4-5 of each level, but still. definitely start small :)
  • futurekilousky
    futurekilousky Posts: 200
    I absolutely love your reward system for goals! I'm implementing something for me like that!

    Thank you! That's awesome =] Yeah at first all the rewards i could think of were food based, but definitely working on changing my mind about things! Good luck
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    I started out using 2 lb but it was really too easy. I went straight to 5 lb and there are certain exercises that kills me. I have NO upper body strength.
  • futurekilousky
    futurekilousky Posts: 200
    Thanks for all the input! I think I will pick up some 3 lb ones today and start there =]
  • NKF92879
    NKF92879 Posts: 601 Member
    I'm a TOTAL newbie to strength training. I bought some 2 lb "soft weights" (rubber balls filled with sand), and I LOVE them. I find I'm better able to focus on form with the smaller weights. I would recommend using a size that will make you "feel the burn" while still keeping form #1.
  • Treed79
    Treed79 Posts: 28 Member
    I love that you asked this ???. I've been wondering the same thing.
  • mountainmare
    mountainmare Posts: 294 Member
    definately pick up some three pound weights, but have a couple of one pound cans of soup, tomatoes..whatever handy for when the three pounders get too heavy (like for those V-moves in level two). Don't be afraid to switch to a lighter weight.
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
    Canned veggies. If those are too light, then step up to 3 lbs. If THOSE are too light, get 5.
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    start small and work your way up...

    or as i normally say the bigger the better lol:devil:

    Love it :laugh: !!
  • sherismb
    sherismb Posts: 120 Member
    3 lbs is definitely where you should start. I done the 3DS and any size will be heavy until you get used to it.
  • RoseVernon
    RoseVernon Posts: 88
    I agree with everyone else. Start with the 3 pounds and work your way up. I started with 5 pound weights because I didn't want to spend the extra money for weights that I wouldn't use for long. So it's up to you. Now I wish I had 7 pound weights. Good luck!
  • jwhit31
    jwhit31 Posts: 450 Member
    I'd get both but start out with the 3s. :o) My smallest ones are 5s and I just started 30DS. It's killer but I'm too cheap to buy 3s.....lol!
  • Kagard11
    Kagard11 Posts: 396 Member
    I started with 2's and it kicked my butt! I'm sure I'll use the 3's in time!
  • ShannonMarie81
    ShannonMarie81 Posts: 88
    If you are using these weights while doing heavy cardio...lift light. Beachbody.com sells weighted hand gloves that are only 1.5lbs each...if you feel you need more move up to 3 lbs. If you are using these hand weights to just lift as "weight training" start with 3 and go to the 5 if you have never lifted before...just monitor what your body can do...if you feel something is too hard..you need to do less...if you feel like."yeah I could do more" then jump up to the next size. *Good Luck and Enjoy*
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