Leg weights

**bRKBEATz** · 03-10-2005, 11:34 AM

A friend of mine started wearing a weight strapped around his ankle every day. Over the past few months his legs have gotten quite a bit bigger and he can jump much higher. He never goes to the gym, so I don't know if he can life more, but he can dunk now and couldn't come close before he started wearing the weights. I wouldn't have thought that this would get good results because he isn't allowing the muscle to rest, and also because the amount of weight is rather low (I think 5-10 lbs per leg). However, it has worked for him, he's gained quite a bit of mass on his legs.

I guess I just want to know if this is a good idea for building mass or if his body is just responding to it differently than most people's would. If it works, it seems like a great way to get a work out while I'm at the office every day.

**Jantzen4k** · 03-10-2005, 12:05 PM

if you are talking about those velcro things then yes they work. i do not know if it is a good idea to use for building mass but i used them back in highschool and they worked pretty well like it did for your friend. i dont my squat went up that much, but if your goal is bodybuilding/building mass and strength id stick to good ole barbell squats

**taiboxa** · 03-10-2005, 12:10 PM

they kill me knees

**Aristides** · 03-10-2005, 03:04 PM

his results might different then the average lifter since he doesnt subject his legs to resistance normally. but it could also work legs in a way we dont usually. couldnt hurt to try since it doesnt take much effort.

**Dude-Man** · 03-10-2005, 03:05 PM

i've got a pair of 10 lbers.. maybe i'll throw them on and see if my calves respond. I walk about 2 miles every day thanks to the length of my campus..

**bRKBEATz** · 03-10-2005, 03:54 PM

He wore them every day, I'm thinking it would be better to give the legs time to rest. Maybe once every 3 days? Do you guys agree?

**Jantzen4k** · 03-10-2005, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by bRKBEATz

He wore them every day, I'm thinking it would be better to give the legs time to rest. Maybe once every 3 days? Do you guys agree?

start with every other day and see how you feel

**taiboxa** · 03-10-2005, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Dude-Man

i've got a pair of 10 lbers.. maybe i'll throw them on and see if my calves respond. I walk about 2 miles every day thanks to the length of my campus..

Holy Hell 10lbrs?! my god 5lbs raped my knees .. Props to your knees if they kan withstand it