Our advantages
We don’t just sell weights, we develop them ourselves (in close cooperation with professional athletes, taking into account their wishes) and produce them (in Russia). Therefore, we can proudly say that our weights are currently the best on the market.
You can buy weights in our store in just a couple of clicks, and you can immediately pay for your order by card on our website through the Sberbank payment form, which is fully protected in accordance with the security standards of the Visa and Mastercard systems. In this case, you will not have to pay any additional commissions to payment systems or banks. For legal entities, it is possible to place an order with payment by bank transfer.
Delivery in Moscow is carried out by the courier company CDEK, which guarantees that you will receive your order within 1-2 business days after placing it. We also send orders to other cities using this courier company (carefully packaging each order!), which ensures prompt delivery of the order. If there is no SDEK Order Pickup Point in the city, then we can always send your order by mail to the nearest post office! The delivery cost is automatically calculated by our system when placing an order, so if you pay by card on the website, you will not need to pay anything else upon receipt!
Exercises for legs and hips
Separately, it should be noted a variety of exercises for the legs and hips, such as various variations of leg abductions, various leg lifts, and the like. It is the weighting materials that provide the highest quality load here.
Of course, it is possible to do such exercises on machines or choose an equivalent movement with a barbell or dumbbells, but there is a significant difference, which lies in the connection of stabilizer muscles.
When you do, for example, moving your leg back (leg with a weight) or to the side, you connect the muscles that allow you to move your leg straight and maintain balance. There is no such component on simulators. This is why weights are useful.
Recommendations for choosing weights
*photo of running weights*
The most important thing to do is to decide on your goals, that is, why you plan to use leg weights. If you want to buy weights for running, game training, dynamic or technical exercises, as well as for training the speed of strikes, then weighted cuffs weighing up to 2 kg inclusive are best for you. If we talk about adjustable weights, then for cuffs weighing 1 kg the weight adjustment step is 200 grams, and for cuffs weighing 2 kg the step is 400 grams.
The ergonomic design and the use of metal shot as a filler ensures a tight fit of the cuff on the leg, and high-quality Velcro will allow you to securely fix the weight in the right place, ensuring a comfortable workout, regardless of the type and intensity of the load.
Crossfit
Now let's move on to the basic exercises from the CrossFit methodology, which are now also quite often used in the gym.
In particular, such exercises include:
- push ups;
- burpees;
- jumping on a cabinet;
- rock climber
Again, you need to balance the load with your joints. In particular, if you are doing jumping burpees, you need to make sure that the weights do not put too much stress on your ankles. Otherwise, even in push-ups, such additional load will bring useful results.
Note. In general, it is not recommended to purchase weights weighing more than five kilograms, since such a load is considered excessive for the joint-ligamentous apparatus.
How to choose the right leg weights
When choosing leg weights, many athletes very often fall into the trap because they want to save money on the purchase and purchase one pair of weights for both strength exercises and speed and technique training. However, these two goals are quite different from each other and require different “tools” to achieve them.
Of course, it’s clear that you don’t want to pay twice and buy both heavy and light cuffs. Therefore, some people purchase only heavy ones (for strength training), for example, 5-6 kilograms, but with an adjustable load, so that, if necessary, they can remove excess weight bags and get cuffs weighing 1-2 kilograms (for running or speed training). But this strategy doesn't work.
The fact is that light weights, weighing up to 2 kilograms inclusive, use bags of shot weighing 200-400 grams. That is, the light weight is also evenly distributed along the leg, ensuring a comfortable fit of the cuff and tight fixation. When it comes to weights weighing 5-6 kg, then each bag of shot already weighs 1000-1200 grams, which means that you can only use 1-2 bags maximum for running, and they will sit extremely unevenly on your leg. This unevenness will not only cause the weighted cuffs to chafe your legs more, but it will also change your movement pattern, which can lead to ankle or knee injuries during regular exercise.
NO NEED TO SAVE ON YOUR HEALTH! Believe me, the treatment will end up being much more expensive than one extra pair of lightweight leg cuffs!
Pros and cons of training with weights
It must be remembered that using weights to build muscle is a bad method.
The positive aspects of weights are as follows:
- They help you shed extra pounds faster because they increase your overall exercise, which leads to burning more calories and reducing body fat.
- Increases endurance and improves tone.
- Promotes muscle definition, strengthens the shape of the legs, buttocks and the muscular frame of the back.
- Improves blood circulation and heart function.
- Increases the technicality of exercises.
There are no disadvantages to weighting materials. The main thing is to use them without violating safety precautions and without neglecting the rules for their use.
The use of weights by children under 14 years of age is strictly prohibited.
The best hand weights
Such devices are usually attached to the wrists; their production takes into account the shape of the hand, and ensures a tight and comfortable fit. These cuffs are suitable for strength training, as well as aerobics, martial arts and swimming.
Torres PL607605
Cuffs attached to the wrists. Strengthens arm muscles, increasing their endurance. Suitable for aerobics and can be combined with other sports equipment. “Torres PL607605” allows you to increase the intensity of your workouts, get rid of extra calories and strengthen your arm muscles. The outside of the cuffs is made of nylon, inside there are metal shavings. They are fixed on the hands using Velcro. The simple design and moderate weight allow the model to be used at home. The average cost is 308 rubles.
hand weights Torres PL607605
Advantages:
- comfortable and compact;
- elastic, pleasant to the touch material;
- reliable fixation;
- attractive price.
Flaws:
- not detected.
Lite Weights 5235WC
A set of weights made of high quality materials, thanks to which the device lasts a long time and does not wear out even after intense training. The outer part of the products is made of neoprene, which provides comfort during exercise. The fabric does not absorb moisture, does not cause irritation to the skin, and repels dirt. Metal shavings are used as internal filler. The weight of one device is 0.5 kg. The gloves are secured with Velcro, preventing them from slipping during active actions.
This type of sports equipment is suitable for beginner athletes, advanced sports enthusiasts, and for home exercises. “Lite Weights 5235WC” are well suited for practicing punches - the shape of the gloves protects the skin of the hands, and also does not twist and does not cause discomfort during intense training. The model is presented in blue and red color design. The average cost is 580 rubles.
hand weights Lite Weights 5235WC
Advantages:
- high-quality tailoring;
- comfort during exercise;
- strong fixation;
- strong, wear-resistant outer material;
- attractive design.
Flaws:
- not detected.
Starfit WT-101
A weighting model recommended for various types of training. The outside is covered with soft neoprene fabric, equipped with special inserts that do not rub the skin and do not cause irritation even when tightly fitted. The filling consists of metal chips that are evenly distributed, providing an even load on the wrists. The load weight is 3 kg, so Starfit WT-101 is recommended for professional athletes and those who are in good physical shape. The average cost is 645 rubles.
hand weights Starfit WT-101
Advantages:
- high-quality execution;
- comfortable wearing;
- tight fit;
- effectiveness from training.
Flaws:
- Sometimes it unfastens due to active movements.
BANZAI 3
The device is from a Russian manufacturer that has been producing sports equipment for amateur and professional athletes, sports equipment for adults and children, as well as products for extreme sports for more than 15 years. Cuffs allow you to adjust the weight starting from 1 kg. You can increase the load using metal plates. As a result, the maximum mass of one weighting agent will be 3 kg. The high load affects the pectoral muscles and also helps strengthen the chest muscles. “BANZAI 3” cuffs are made of high quality artificial leather. The cuffs are strong and designed for active use. The protection of the metal from corrosion is provided by the powder paint with which the loads are coated. The average cost is 4,000 rubles.
hand weights BANZAI 3
Advantages:
- possibility of adjusting the load value;
- the product meets Russian quality standards;
- high quality materials.
Flaws:
- not detected.
Possible harm from training
There are no particularly harmful or negative indicators. Harmful activities can only occur due to violation of safety rules.
- Weights increase pressure and put stress on the ankle and ankle, so there is a risk of injury during the training process.
- Some studies show that frequent and excessive walking or running while wearing weights can be hard on your joints and tendons.
- The pressure also falls on the hip and knee joints, so you shouldn’t immediately load yourself with a lot of weight.
Your body cannot constantly be under stress, and your muscles, joints, tendons need to rest and avoid prolonged stress. Especially if you have weak joints or have had previous injuries .
