If special weights are used when performing exercises for the legs , they will be most effective. Having correctly selected sports weights, practicing regularly, an athlete will be able to achieve a visible result after 2-3 months. Compliance with the technique of performing loads minimizes the risk of injuries during sports.
Types of Weighting
Exercises with leg weights will be effective only if the type of additional load is correctly selected. The equipment used for weights during sports varies in the type of filling, as well as in its shape (depending on what part of the body it is supposed to wear weighting).
By the variety of its fullness, sports equipment can be divided into:
- Bulk. Inside such weighting materials there is sand in a tightly packed state. Their main advantage compared to similar sports equipment is their low cost. When buying such a product for its use in regular sports, it is important to consider that it will lose its original appearance after 3-4 months of use – the cloth will wipe off, and part of the sand will spill out of the inside of the weighting compound.
- Metal. Metal plates are used as a filler, which makes the sporting goods durable and suitable even for daily use. Metal weights are suitable for athletes with any physical fitness, as its weight can be adjusted manually, depending on the type of exercise performed. To reduce or increase the load, it is enough to insert or remove a metal layer from the inner cavity of the weighting agent.
Depending on the appearance and part of the body on which the weighting materials are supposed to be mounted , they
can be classified into:
- Cuffed. Outwardly, they look like bracelets, fixed on Velcro or straps. They are convenient in that they are suitable for people with different sizes of girth of limbs. The maximum weight of such weighting agents varies in the range from 7 pounds (for arms) to 11 pounds (for legs).
- Gloves. They are put on the hands, when there is a need to increase the load during training in martial arts, to strengthen the blow, as well as increase the endurance of the athlete.
- Half-length They are fixed on the belt to ensure uniform load during complex training.
- Vest. It is located on the shoulders of the athlete and is fixed on the sides on both sides by straps, without restricting the movement of a person. The maximum weight of such a weighting agent is 110 pounds.
Weight selection
Exercises with weighting materials for the legs, provided that the weight of the sports equipment is incorrect, can cause injuries, sprains, and even cracks in the bones and joints.
So that additional burdening does not have a negative impact on the human body, you should choose it based on the main criteria, among which the main weight plays the main role:
Selection criteria | a brief description of |
Extra weight | Large weighting compounds (from 33 pounds) are suitable for basic exercises or long walking in order to strengthen the cardiovascular system. The average weight ( 22 -33 pounds) should be selected if necessary to increase the load when running a long distance. Minimum weight weights (up to 22 pounds) are suitable for athletes with low physical fitness or for those who want to increase the intensity of training, which implies the periodic training of kicks of various types. |
Upholstery | It is recommended to choose medium-hard fabric. It will not only be more wear-resistant, but will also allow the weighting material to be tightly fixed on the legs. |
Cuff diameter | Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of weighting agents of various diameters and sizes. It is necessary for an athlete to make a choice based on his own feelings during the fitting of a sports equipment on his lower limbs. |
Type of mount | Fitness trainers for the use of weighting in home sports recommend choosing their “wards” sports equipment with clips in the form of belts or latches. Despite the convenience of using Velcro weights, this type of fastening is the least reliable and most susceptible to rapid wear. |
The shape of the main part of the weighting | Depending on the type of exercise performed, the same weighting agent may cause discomfort and even pain, or be invisible to the athlete. In order not to be distracted by external factors, sports weights should be chosen taking into account the shape of its main part. Classic bracelets are comfortable to wear, but limited to small weights, while elongated weighting agents evenly distribute the load on the legs, but after 20-30 minutes. begin to squeeze the calf muscles of the athlete. |
A set of exercises with weighting legs for weight loss
Exercises with weights for the legs can be used by the athlete in home training to both reduce the amount of subcutaneous fat and to strengthen the muscles of the lower extremities, giving it a relief and increasing overall endurance.
To effectively transform the appearance, professional fitness trainers recommend that “amateurs” evenly distribute the load, working out all the major muscle groups within one session.
Cardio Exercises with Leg Weights
Start your home workout with cardio exercises. They will warm the muscles, speed up blood circulation and set the heart rate for further exercise. The most effective exercises of this type, involving the use of a weighting agent, are:
Exercise | The technique of its implementation |
High Hip Running |
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Burpy |
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Rock climber |
Exercise is performed at the fastest pace. Small jumps during the change of bent legs are permissible and do not affect the quality of the load. |
Deep squat jumping |
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Abdominal Exercise
Exercises with weights for the legs can be used as an auxiliary load for working out the muscles of the press. The simultaneous strengthening of several parts of the muscles promotes an even distribution of the transformation of the appearance of the athlete, as well as maintaining the cardiovascular system in good shape.
Exercise | The technique of its implementation |
Bike |
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Vertical scissors |
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Leg rotation |
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Butt lifts while raising legs |
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For buttocks
To study the buttocks with weighting agents on the legs, exercises are used that imply the location of the athlete, both on the floor and standing on it.
Correctly combining the multidirectional load, you can achieve the transformation of the body after a month of regular exercise.
Exercise | The technique of its implementation |
Abduction of the bent leg |
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Legs straightening |
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Mahi feet on all fours |
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The donkey kicks left / right |
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For the hips
Weighting compounds are also recommended for use when performing exercises to study the lateral and inner thighs. For this, sports equipment, as in other cases, is enough to fix on the lower part of the legs.
Exercise | The technique of its implementation |
Rear foot movement |
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Leaving legs to the side |
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Walking and running with weight loss weights
Walking and running with weighting agents on the legs not only contribute to weight loss, but also strengthen the heart muscle and respiratory system, as well as stimulate metabolic processes in the body.
During this type of cardio training, the athlete works out the soleus muscle, calf muscles, anterior and posterior thigh, press, ankle, as well as a muscular corset supporting the spinal column.
The advantages of the weights under consideration include:
- minimum time spent on cardio training to obtain maximum results;
- integrated study of the main muscle groups;
- significant acceleration of the fat burning process (calorie consumption increases up to 5 times).
Despite the proven effectiveness of walking and running for weight loss, this type of exercise has several disadvantages, which must be taken into account in advance of training:
- the need for muscle training (for this, fitness trainers recommend that beginners start running regularly about 6 months before the proposed introduction of weighting agents into the training program);
- the presence of contraindications (the main ones include hypertension of 2 and 3 degrees, diseases of the heart and bone system of the body);
- negative effects on the joints;
- high risk of injury (possible in case of improper selection of sports equipment).
Different types of weights are the most versatile sports equipment. Depending on the result that the athlete wants to achieve with his workouts, he should fix an additional burden on his arms or legs, and then perform standard exercises aimed at working out specific muscle groups.
With regular loads, the result of this type of training will be noticeable after 1-2 months of training at home.
Home Workout Video with Leg Weights
Exercises for slim legs: