What do you use to increase 5%?

[Cupcake]

Hi,

Silly question...but how am I supposed to do that? Do they sell db in between a pound?

 

[poohpeggy]

I used wrist weights..I have 2- 1lb pair and 2- 2 1/2 lb pair. It worked out well for me. Peggy

 

[fit44]

I have Cathe's 1lb thumb hook wrist weights,1.25 platemates http://www.fitnessgiant.com/plmahex1pa.html, and 1/2lb pace weights
http://paceweights.com/

I use the thumb weights and pace weights the most. The pace weights are nice, but kind of pain to mess with. The wrist weights I keep on my wrist at all times and the pace weights are easy to grab. I ad one or two to each dumbbell.

 

[Peaceful Rainbow]

I have the weighted gloves that can be 1/2 lb or 1 lb each. Wrist weights that are 1 lb each and ankles weights that are adjustable in 1/2 lb increments up to 5 lbs and I've been using those on my wrists with no problems. It's been working really well for me to use those in various combinations.

 

[babindy]

I've been using 1lb wrist weights and 2lb weighted gloves. It works but can be a bit cumbersome especially with the limited rests between exercises. So I ordered the gloves with the zipper pockets for weights.

 

[Dela]

I use the weighted gloves by Cathe and 2 lb. wrist weights. On another thread, there was a great idea to add "sinkers" into the zippered weighted gloves. I dislike the wrist weights and am going to try out using the sinkers.

 

[serene_46]

I use all kinds of stuff.... a pair of 1.25lb platemates, pace weights in .5lb increments ( I have 10 of those) When I do the plie squats with heavy weights I put 5lb ankle weights around my wrists and load up my heaviest DB (which is 35lbs) with all the magnetic weights to get 47.5 lbs... I read somewhere in the forums the absolute brilliant idea to put barbell plates in a child's backpack instead of using a weighted vest. I am going to give that a whirl if I can't make it to the gym for my squat rack leg days.

Brenda in Indiana

 

[NY25]

I use PlateMates. One or two to each dumbbell, or even slapped on to the plates on my barbell. They work awesome - I wish I had discovered them earlier!

 

[shoegoddess]

I have the weighted gloves that can be 1/2 lb or 1 lb each. Wrist weights that are 1 lb each and ankles weights that are adjustable in 1/2 lb increments up to 5 lbs and I've been using those on my wrists with no problems. It's been working really well for me to use those in various combinations.

I totally forgot I have ankle weights that adjust in 1/2 pound increments. I ran to the closet and dug them out to try them on my wrists and they work!! You just saved me money. I was going to get the thumb hook wrist weights but no need to now. THANKS!!!

 

[Cupcake]

Thanks everybody! Ankle weights!!! I forgot I had those...it's been awhile since I've used them.