The 5-lb. pair we reviewed (2 ½ lbs. on each ankle), had 10 iron bars in each weight. That means each bar comes in at ¼ lb. You can remove bars if you want to make the weights lighter.

Each weight comes with five removable sandbags, each weighing 1 lb. This means each individual ankle weight can be adjusted from 1 to 5 lbs, and the pair can be adjusted from 2 to 10 lbs.

These soft, neoprene ankle weights from Pvolve come in 1.5 pounds, which could be a good choice if you find that 1-pound weights aren’t enough to challenge you anymore.

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Ankle weights generally range from one to three pounds, but they can go as high as 10 pounds. If you’re planning to use the ankle weights for more than just ab exercises, consider opting for a ...

Gaiam's 2.5 pound ankle weights are adjustable and made of an anti-chafe fabric. They have a velcro closure. Tone Fitness Ankle/Wrist Weights. $5 at Walmart. $10 $5 at Amazon.