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Dumbells and Ankle Weights
- Thread starter megaten92
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ankle weights = avoid. they won't do anything to help cross country, and will likely make your knees ache.
if you wanted to do better in cross country, a weighted vest is a better idea. ankle weights just add weight to the lower legs which stresses the knees. a weighted vest adds total body weight, so if you train with it, you should be able to run 'easier' when you run meets without the vest.
if you wanted to do better in cross country, a weighted vest is a better idea. ankle weights just add weight to the lower legs which stresses the knees. a weighted vest adds total body weight, so if you train with it, you should be able to run 'easier' when you run meets without the vest.
*agrees with Malkore*
Ankle weights while running = SUXOR on your knees. Ankle weights throughout the day I don't see much problem with though. I used to wear them during workouts and throughout the day just for whatever reason. I liked doing that and didn't notice any knee troubles.
Ankle weights while running = SUXOR on your knees. Ankle weights throughout the day I don't see much problem with though. I used to wear them during workouts and throughout the day just for whatever reason. I liked doing that and didn't notice any knee troubles.
so what do ankle weights benefit for your body then?