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Are ankle weights bad for your body?
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No: As long as you use them properly and do not use too more weight than you can handle.
Answered 11/28/2017
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No but be careful: If you carry too much weight you can hurt your knees. I wold be more concerned with you hurting your knees than your ankles...
Answered 5/31/2015
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