Ripped in 30: What size weights do I need?

Amy_B
Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm planning on starting the program a little later today. I want everything ready to go. What size weights should I use? I used 5 lb weights for 30DS, but I probably could've used some 8 lb weights. Suggestions?

Thanks!

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  • JeremiahStone
    JeremiahStone Posts: 682 Member
    I'm planning on starting the program a little later today. I want everything ready to go. What size weights should I use? I used 5 lb weights for 30DS, but I probably could've used some 8 lb weights. Suggestions?

    Thanks!
    Just experiment. Go to your local gym and get a feel for which size weights that are best for you. I love free weights.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    I don't have a gym membership, hence the at home video. :frown:
  • soccermom004
    soccermom004 Posts: 444 Member
    I'm doing it now, on level two. I'd say 5's and 8's or 10's would be good. I use 5's and 8's.
  • Sporty98
    Sporty98 Posts: 320 Member
    I love JM work-outs! I use 5 lbs and 8 lbs weights. I try to use the 8s for everything, but some things I really need to use the 5s. Since they use three pound weights in the video, there's no shame in using 5s! :)
  • JimieLou
    JimieLou Posts: 273 Member
    I use 6lbs for some things, 8lbs for others and 10lbs for yet some other exercises in the video.
    My best advice would be to play around and find something that's challenging for you yet you aren't gonna hurt yourself.
    btw. it's an awesome workout!
  • Sporty98
    Sporty98 Posts: 320 Member
    I use 6lbs for some things, 8lbs for others and 10lbs for yet some other exercises in the video.
    My best advice would be to play around and find something that's challenging for you yet you aren't gonna hurt yourself.
    btw. it's an awesome workout!

    I agree.....I think it's my favorite Jillian Michaels DVD!
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Thanks! I used 5, 8, and 10. I'm shaking! LOL
  • stu_j_lfc
    stu_j_lfc Posts: 37 Member
    Size of the weights are irrelevant when looking to get 'ripped'.

    Getting ripped is 90% down to your diet, a low carb diet at that. Just lift what you're comfortable with, everyones different so what works for 'x' won't necessarily work for 'y'. Keep the rep range 12-15 for 3-4 sets depending on exercise. Remember to train with intensity.
  • jojowink
    jojowink Posts: 189 Member
    i used 5 & 10's. I don't have 8's. be comfortable but challenged. good luck
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    I started out using 1's and 3's on the shred (sad I know) but was able to bump up to using 3's and 5's by the end. Now I'm doing it again w/ my DH and I'm able to use 8's on several exercises but still need to use the lower ones on some other moves. I say just have a range of a few different sizes that you are comfortable with and a size that is a challenge for you currently. Do what you can and push yourself occasionally and see what happens. I'm going to try out Ripped in 30 as soon as it arrives in the mail and just do whatever I can. I have 10 lb weights on standby too for when I'm ready for them. :-)

    P.S. Target has weights on sale this week, if you want to invest in another set or two. :-)
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