Adidas is known for its athleisure, and its ankle weights uphold the same quality and comfort. We love the comfortable and soft polyester material, which also makes this pair super easy to clean. You can easily fasten these around your ankles or wrists using the Velcro closure straps. The Velcro straps are longer than average, allowing you to secure the weights around ankles or wrists of any circumference seamlessly. Weight Adjustability: For options with adjustable weight, we noted how easy it was to adjust the weight during exercise. We also considered whether the weight increments at which the ankle weights adjusted were reasonable for most fitness levels. We prioritized ankle weights that adjusted easily without requiring us to reference their instructions manual. Kristin McGee, CPT, certified Pilates and yoga instructor and Verywell Fit wellness review board member.

Weight per Ankle: 2 lbs | Material: Not listed | Closure: Velcro | Dimensions: 14 x 3.4 inches | Our Overall Rating: 4.3/5 Levamed® is a support for soft tissue compression with an integrated 3D silicone pad. Its thin design ensures high comfort in wear – also when the ankle support is worn in the shoe. The soft Comfort Zone in the sensitive instep area and the breathable sole further enhance the comfort of the fit. Experts are still debating whether or not it's safe to use ankle weights when walking or running. While many manufacturers claim that the two can mix, some experts, including McGee, think ankle weights should only be used in strength training workouts. Research shows that wearing weights on your ankles and wrists while walking or running may cause stress on joints and imbalance over time. Ultimately, the jury is still out, so we recommend consulting your doctor or physician before walking (or running) with ankle weights.Made of silicone, this set is more water-resistant than the neoprene options we tested and never held on to sweat or moisture. This material also makes them easy to clean—spray them with a natural cleaning agent and wipe any grime off with a cloth.

Ankle injuries are one of the most common injuries among all athletes; accounting for an estimated 40% of all volleyball injuries and 30% of all high school basketball injuries. 1 The most common ankle injuries are ligamentous in nature, with an inversion ankle sprain being the most common. 2 , 3 In an inversion ankle sprain, the lateral ankle ligaments, which are the anterior talofibular ligament, calcaneofibular ligament, and posterior talofibular ligament, are most commonly disrupted. 2 Of those, the ATFL is most commonly injured because it has the lowest ultimate load-to-failure of 138.9N on average. 4 Given how common ankle injuries are, especially ankle sprains, prophylactic ankle braces (PABs) have been developed to prevent ankle injuries. Subjects were instructed to stand on their dominant lower extremity and reach as far as possible without losing balance in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions. Our male tester found that the ankle weights occasionally pulled on his body hair, so you may want to wear these with full-length leggings. While most ankle weights can be used interchangeably on both wrists and ankles, traditional ankle weights may not fit as well on your wrists and may be too bulky to use effectively for upper body exercises. The Dreamlets by DB Method were uniquely made for wrist exercises and feature thumbholes, making them more comfortable to wear around your wrists than bulkier ankle weights. While many ankle weights range from 1 to 4 pounds each, Ambor's Ankle Weights stand out for their heavier max weight. We tested the 5-pound set (10 pounds total), which we recommend for more advanced fitness levels. Its weight comes from an iron pellet filling, which is more flexible than other common ankle weight fillings, like sand.They're not the heaviest ankle weights we tested, but beginners will feel a noticeable resistance change when adding them to bodyweight exercises.