Description
Beginner-Friendly Hand Weights With Straps for Home Workouts
f you want to introduce a little extra resistance without jumping straight into heavier dumbbells, these Fitness Mad hand weights with straps are a brilliant place to start.
Available as a 1kg pair or 1.5kg per hand. They are light enough for home workouts, walking, aerobic sessions, and controlled conditioning exercises without being cumbersome. This makes them easy to integrate into daily routines.
The soft NBR foam covering makes them comfortable to hold, while the elasticated hand strap helps keep the weight secure. The design supports continuous movement in workouts. It avoids the need to perform only traditional dumbbell rep sets.
They can also be a useful addition to a boxer’s training kit for controlled weighted shadow boxing and shoulder-endurance drills. We’d favour the lighter 1kg option for this use, particularly if you are new to training with hand weights.
Are hand weights with straps good for beginners?
Yes. We think this style of hand weight is one of the easiest introductions to weighted exercise.
Unlike heavier dumbbells, you are only adding a small amount of resistance to movements you may already be comfortable performing. The elasticated strap also helps keep the weight positioned in your hand, while the soft foam covering provides a comfortable grip.
The 1kg pair would be our first choice for most complete beginners. The 1.5kg pair gives you a little more resistance once you are comfortable with the movement.
They work particularly well for home workouts, aerobic exercise, walking and lighter upper-body conditioning.
Can I use hand weights for shadow boxing?
You can use light hand weights for controlled shadow-boxing drills, but they should not replace your normal unweighted boxing practice.
The idea is to add a small amount of resistance for short, controlled rounds, rather than trying to throw your punches as hard or as fast as possible.
For boxing use, we would start with the 1kg weights, keep the movements controlled and stop if the added weight starts changing your technique.
They are better viewed as an occasional shoulder-endurance or conditioning tool than something you need for every shadow-boxing session.
Product Details
Brand: FitnessMad
Product type: Soft hand weights with straps
Outer covering: Non-slip NBR foam
Hand support: Elasticated strap
Grip: Soft, comfortable foam finish
Suitable for: Beginner weighted workouts, home exercise, walking, aerobics, circuits and controlled boxing conditioning
Available weights:
- 1kg per hand – 2kg total pair
- 1.5kg per hand – 3kg total pair
Sold as: Pair
- 1kg colour: Green
- 1.5kg colour: Grey
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