Gymenist Pair Of Adjustable Ankle Weights Can Be Adjusted Easily With Metal Sticks Weight Set of 2 Wrist and Ankle Workout Exercise Weights

extremely durable, well-fitting, and easily adjusted
These weights are nearly perfect. I’ll give them 4.5 stars and round up since they’re so much better than the competition (which I have also tried).First of all, I love being able to adjust the weight in such small increments. I use these when weightlifting for targeting smaller muscles like shoulders, since my dumbbells only go up in 5 pound increments. For example I’m currently doing a shoulder exercise at 18.85 pounds (15 pound dumbbells plus these weights at 3.85 pounds). For certain exercises a change in as little as 0.55 pounds (one of the bars in these) can make a significant difference.The thing to understand about these weights is that the actual weight is provided by metal bars, unlike most wrist/ankle weights which use sand bags for weight. As a result, these weights are MUCH easier to adjust and MUCH more durable, which justifies the higher cost in my opinion. With a normal wrist/ankle weight, it can be hard to get the sand bags back in after you’ve taken them out, whereas these bars slide easily back in, which is key if you change the weight several times in a session.I also found these weights to be MUCH better/tighter/smaller fitting than the other weights I tried. The other weights I tried were loose at certain points and it was hard to get a consistent thickness around my wrist. By contrast these fit snugly around my wrist (I am an average size male, but the size is adjustable). There are no straps, you just wrap it around and it attaches using a long piece of velcro. The lack of straps also make these quicker to put on and take off.It’s also easy to roll these up tightly for transportation or storage. Last night I packed them up in my suitcase to take them with me for Thanksgiving and they didn’t take up much space at all.Note that while some of the reviews complain about the metal ends sticking out and rubbing against one’s skin, this has been fixed in the newer model (as you can see in the photo). The bars are now fully covered with a new flap that also attaches using velcro.I have two minor criticisms which is why I rated 4.5 instead of 5:1. When I first received the package, I couldn’t remove any of the bars from one of the two pieces. They were basically stuck inside… maybe the piece had been in storage too long. I shook the piece up and down for about 5 minutes and was eventually able to dislodge the pieces one by one. Now I can insert/remove the pieces easily.2. I think it’s a bit strange that the weights are 0.55 pounds each, not a round number like 0.5 pounds. It’s not a big deal but my preference would have been 0.5. Maybe they do that so they can get it up to 5.5 pounds each instead of only 5, which might be better for other people. It’s not a big deal at all, though.Get these!

Made great and will help my recovery!
I looked through all the options on Amazon and thought these were the best option for my need. I had a recent knee operation and have progressed to using ankle weights to help my concerns. I have had sand filled weights before, but they ended up leaking the sand during use. When I saw this style and you could weight options, I was thrilled! No more multiple sets!! when I saw that these were made with metal rods and could adjust from 1/2 to 5lbs on each foot, I was happy. When I recieved them and saw that each weight had a beveled end, I was even happier!! That meant I could use these weights and not fear that they would wear through the material due to usage. Others metal weights were flat and I suspected the edges would rub on the material, especially the corners of those weights. This set should last for many many years!! I definitely recommend it to everyone!!

difficult to remove the weights to adjust the weight
Well made but difficult to remove the weights to adjust the weight , this went back.

Best option for adjustable heavy ankle weights
Without getting into the specifics, I’ve been using ankle weights as part of my exercise routine for more than a year and have been frustrated by how poorly constructed they are for a top-rated, competing brand. The problem with nearly all other brands of heavy ankle weights is that they use bags of sand or iron filings to provide for adjustable weights. These bags settle, with sand pooling in the lower part of the weight, or they separate into two halves that flop around. The heavier the weight, the worse other brands perform. It would seem there’s a reason most ankle cuff weights top out at five pounds or 2.5 kg per ankle. I was ready for more.Unlike with other brands, these ankle cuff weights use solid metal rods that can be combined to provide up to ten pounds of weight per ankle. The weights don’t shift around or separate during use. They’re absolutely stable. Others have complained that the weights are just about impossible to remove, once inserted, but I’ve not found that to be the case. The individual weights slide in easily, and they slide out just as easily. Most importantly, the weights are comfortable during use, even with prolonged use. I wish I’d discovered these weights first, as I couldn’t be happier with them.

a little difficult to remove weights but overall very good

Me gustaron bastante estas polainas ya que permite jugar mucho con el peso ya que puede ajustarse cada 200 gramos y eso permite usar en brazos y tobillos. Personalmente las uso para rehabilitación. Recomendadas.