ankle weight

Strapped leg load

A small weight, typically filled with sand or metal, worn strapped around the ankle during exercise to increase resistance and build leg strength.

Ankle weights add difficulty to walking, running, or leg lifts: She does her morning jog with ankle weights on.

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home workout · resistance · strength · strength training · velcro · sand · workout · cuff · training · jogging · toning · tone up · rehabilitation · cardio · muscle · gym · aerobics · water aerobics

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Opposites
body placement/attachment location

ankle weightwrist weight

Strap-on forearm load

weighted vest

resistance vs. assistance

ankle weightflotation device

Buoyant safety equipment

buoyancy aid · resistance band · ankle brace · compression sock

Family

ankle, weight, ankles, weights, weighted, weighting, weighty, weightless, weightlessness

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G