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Amazon Basics Adjustable Ankle Weights for Men & Women, 5 lb Set (2.5 lb Each), for Workouts, Resistance Training, Walking, Black

Amazon Basics Adjustable Ankle Weights for Men & Women, 5 lb Set (2.5 lb Each), for Workouts, Resistance Training, Walking, Black

An Amazon Basics adjustable ankle weight set, 5 lbs total (2.5 lbs each), with removable inserts from 0.5 to 2.5 lbs each. A low-cost step up from the 0.5 lb set it replaces.

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What we liked

  • + Removable inserts adjust each weight from 0.5 to 2.5 lbs, so you can progress without buying a new set.
  • + Dual hook-and-loop closure and reinforced stitching are meant to hold the weights in place during movement.
  • + Priced at about $13, the lowest cost in this guide from an established marketplace brand.

Trade-offs

  • - Maximum is 2.5 lbs per ankle, so stronger lifters will outgrow it.
  • - Polyester exterior is less cushioned than neoprene options, and the listing gives no ankle size range.

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