Should You Walk with Ankle Weights?

Readers ask me if it is okay if they walk around with ankle weights. They think that it must be beneficial since it adds weight to their walk and increases the effect of weight bearing on the bones. Right? I address this question and offer suggestions on how to use ankle weights for exercise and weight bearing.

-Chapters-
0:00 Introduction to Ankle Weights
0:26 Walking Around With Ankle Weights
3:22 Walking With Ankle Weights Can Cause Tight Hip Flexors
4:25 Strengthen Hip Extensors
4:47 Ankle Weights for Knee Strengthening
5:45 How to Use Ankle Weights for Weight Bearing While Walking

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