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Old Mar 23, 2021, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by atisketatasket View Post

I don't know what weight you got, but I don't see any reason most people can't start with 5 lbs. I've only gotten lower weights for Pilates, which has some 2-lb. exercises in its standard repertoire.
I can't usually use 5lb's anymore - because of elbow pain and wrist problems. Too much racquetball in my youth and a couple of broken wrists from getting hit by cars while on two wheels. I usually use 3s now. The wrist/elbow thing interferes with some yoga poses as well.
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