Thread: Jogging with hand weights

Lately I've been incorporating some hand weights into my jogging routine. Since I swing my arms while jogging with the weights...does that tone and/or build my biceps and triceps? It's hard to tell, I just know my arms feel slightly thrashed when I'm done.

If you're running correctly, the angle of your arms should change very little, so you'll get very little for your biceps. It'll also drastically alter your stride and might cause you more injuries than benefits. Walking with them however is a good idea.

Originally Posted by ninja9578

If you're running correctly, the angle of your arms should change very little, so you'll get very little for your biceps. It'll also drastically alter your stride and might cause you more injuries than benefits. Walking with them however is a good idea.

You're probably right, however, I did a bit of research online to see if jogging/running with hand weights is bad for your joints. It seems like a controversial topic but at its most rudiment level, more people agree that it really comes down to what your fitness goals are that should be the determining factor as to whether you should jog/run with weights or not. Though, it's worth pointing out a lot of the sites I read offered a less iffy alternative when jogging/running, - weighted vests. I'm going to look into purchasing one soon enough,

I would go with the weighted vest for running/jogging and or walking, and stick with the dumbbells for toning your biceps/triceps. I looked into it myself, i wish the vests weren't so assrapingly expensive

it won't help your cardio and it won't significantly help your arms.

Originally Posted by jacobo

it won't help your cardio and it won't significantly help your arms.

Actually it does help your cardio because you're jogging with added weight which burns more calories.