Remember back in the ‘90s when neighborhood moms would power-walk around the streets with weights strapped on their wrists? Well, this retro fitness fad is back, and maybe even trendier this time around. All over TikTok, people are using wrist weights to build muscle in their arms and get max benefits out of their walks. But is strapping on wrist weights actually an effective workout strategy? Here’s what you should know if you’re tempted to add some bangles to your step count.
In particular, Savage suggests following a progressive overload plan, where you gradually increase the challenge over time by lifting heavier, adding reps, or decreasing your rest breaks to make the exercise harder so that your muscles keep responding. What to know before adding wrist weights to your walks: Knowing that this trend will give you a cardio boost more than anything, here’s what to keep in mind if you want to give it a shot.