Anyone use leg weights when running ?

Super Hulk · 06-03-2005, 09:34 PM

how did it help you ?

TJ Cline · 06-03-2005, 09:36 PM

I tie a 45 Lb weight to each leg then I run 5-10 miles at a 5min mile pace...I do this 2x a day every day.

TJ Cline · 06-03-2005, 09:38 PM

I forgot, I also wear a backpack with 300 lbs in it when I run.

LAM · 06-03-2005, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Hulk

how did it help you ?

probably one of the worst things you can do. great way to get stress fractures in your lower legs. if you wan to increase your speed use a weighted vest. you can get them at most sporting goods stores

http://www.strength-systems.com/feat...learn_more.php

Super Hulk · 06-03-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

I forgot, I also wear a backpack with 300 lbs in it when I run.

I just tie a steak to my leg and let my german shepard chase me like
in the shawn claude van damn movie bloodsport

cappo5150 · 06-03-2005, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Hulk

shawn claude van damn

is that Jean claude's brother?

Super Hulk · 06-03-2005, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LAM

probably one of the worst things you can do. great way to get stress fractures in your lower legs. if you wan to increase your speed use a weighted vest. you can get them at most sporting goods stores

http://www.strength-systems.com/feat...learn_more.php

reminds me of when we use to use bungee cords tied between two people.
if the rope snapped you get slapped in the nuts . IM from the south lol

TJ Cline · 06-03-2005, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Hulk

I just tie a steak to my leg and let my german shepard chase me like
in the shawn claude van damn movie bloodsport

Thats a good idea, I would do that but I can run much faster than any dog.

Super Hulk · 06-03-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Thats a good idea, I would do that but I can run much faster than any dog.

let me guess...you have a greyhound ?

JLB001 · 06-04-2005, 12:54 AM

I have a greyhound and she is lazy.

Now on leg weights while running? why? You want problems with your knee joints and causes improper mechanics in running, etc. Look into a weighted vest instead.

The Monkey Man · 06-04-2005, 08:33 AM

I wouldn't use a weighted vest or leg weights...

Any weight placed directly on your body will increase the amount of impact downward onto your joints!!!!

(Unless you are training to improve Vert... IE Basketball, Highjump)

What you want, is to run drills with a harness, and either pull a weighted sled on a field... or

My prefered method is to use a speed-chute such as this...
http://www.shapeupshop.com/fitness/r...ower_chute.htm
Using variable size chutes, I could run laps, or drills, (it's harder than it looks)

Another option, if you have access to a pool, would be running sprints in thigh deep or waist deep water... (This option promotes VERY low impact)

Or you can run short intervals... The extra effort your legs will produce to speed up and slow down may be something they are not used to!!

06-03-2005, 09:34 PM	#1
Super Hulk Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Dark Cave Some Where Posts: 839 Photos: 18	Anyone use leg weights when running ? how did it help you ?

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JLB001 I see YOU!! Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 8,293 Photos: 5	I have a greyhound and she is lazy. Now on leg weights while running? why? You want problems with your knee joints and causes improper mechanics in running, etc. Look into a weighted vest instead. "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

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The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 14,393 Photos: 57	I wouldn't use a weighted vest or leg weights... Any weight placed directly on your body will increase the amount of impact downward onto your joints!!!! (Unless you are training to improve Vert... IE Basketball, Highjump) What you want, is to run drills with a harness, and either pull a weighted sled on a field... or My prefered method is to use a speed-chute such as this... http://www.shapeupshop.com/fitness/r...ower_chute.htm Using variable size chutes, I could run laps, or drills, (it's harder than it looks) Another option, if you have access to a pool, would be running sprints in thigh deep or waist deep water... (This option promotes VERY low impact) Or you can run short intervals... The extra effort your legs will produce to speed up and slow down may be something they are not used to!! Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself! Last edited by The Monkey Man : 06-05-2005 at 08:01 AM.

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06-03-2005, 09:36 PM	#2
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,545	I tie a 45 Lb weight to each leg then I run 5-10 miles at a 5min mile pace...I do this 2x a day every day.

06-03-2005, 09:38 PM	#3
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,545	I forgot, I also wear a backpack with 300 lbs in it when I run.