SuperMinh Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 I've just started training with ankle weights. I was wondering if there was a risk of injury when doing leg raises as the weight makes you swing your leg further. Isn't there a risk of pulling a muscle or something ? I'd also like to know if any of you have exercise ideas with those ankle weights (apart from kicking with them of course...) SuperMinh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 well that isn't bad doing leg raises with weights but as long as you don't go fast with the weights lifing your leg up and down then the other and so on. then it wont cause a problem If you go not to fast. when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShiN Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 running with ankle weights gives you a nice burning feeling! also, I like to stretch with my butt against the wall in side-split position with weights on, just let gravity do its job then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joecooke007 Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Try not to let your kicks flail. Remember when you are kicking you are not just hitting them with your foot you are trying to push through them with it. You should always stretch before workouts as well. Boards don't hit back. -Bruce Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Leg swings/raises with ankle weights are good, but I've heard that performing kicks with them can damage the knee. JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuayTB1 Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 I heard it hurts your joints. I brought weights and I just returned them. dont' wnat to mess up my joints. but what do i know "Don't think!! Feel..." -Bruce Leehttps://www.muaythaiboxing.friendpages.comThis site is dumb but I made it so it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODA Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Correct - the best place for ankle weights is back on the shelf in the shop. YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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