what size weights do you use to Shred?

I use 3lb weights, because I already had them. They're easily enough for me, my arms are shaking by the end.

I started out with 3 lb and then moved to 5 lb. Next time going to start with 5lb and try to go to 8lb. I think just do whatever is challenging to you, shouldn't be easy, but should be able to do it.

my daughter started the shred bought 5lbs weights and their too heavy for her so your not a wimp! get lighter ones to start!

Maybe try starting with 3-5 pound weights. I tried to use 8 pounds, and I couldn't do it.

My fiance and I are currently on Level 2, Day 18 and we have been using 5lb weights during the whole shred. My shoulders are killing me on Level 2 but I do my best to power through it. Can't wait to see what Level 3 looks like.

I use 3 for everything but the chest fly things - part three level one! There I use 5's. I am a wimp and may never get beyond level one but I can tell you, you want your arms to burn when you are done but you want to be able to finish - so go get a 1 and 2 kg set too. Hand weights are not real expensive. They also make a cuff set that you can add in 1/2 pound increments - must have in kg sets too - I found mine at walmart. they cuff around your ankles, but you can also hold them for hand weights or cuff them at wrist - for shredd it takes too much time so I just hold them!

I started with 0.5 kg (1 lb) and then bought 2kg (4.4 lb). I can get all the way through with these ones and feel the burn. Mr muscle and fabreze are definately too light xxx

I started with 0.5kg too but I'm moving up to 1kg on Monday was using 400g soup tins originally so I've improved a little bit!

I started with nothing, then moved up to (no joke) 2 direct tv remotes lol. They were the exact same size and weight and the only thing I had handy that didn't make my arms feel like total Jello. Then I thought... oh I'm a wimp! So I found some 5 pound weights. Oh man, the next day I could barely move my arms. That didn't work well for me since I have a 3 year old to lift up and play with and cuddle all day

Long story short, I have dropped it back to 2 lb weights. My arms are really weak, and I feel weak for using baby weights but you have to start somewhere. I am on day 7 well day 8 will be tonight and I'm happy I have smaller weights. My arms still ache and burn, so small ones are working for me for now. I will progress as need be but i'm happy where I am.

You want something to give you a challenge but also something that you can control while doing the exercises. If the weight is just falling straight down or you can't keep it steady it is too much. I learned that with the 5 pounders. =S

Best of luck