Body-Solid Tools BSTAW20 Ankle Weights

Body-Solid BSTAW20 Ankle Weights for Sale, 20 lb Pair

These ankle weights for sale are the Body-Solid Tools BSTAW20: two nylon sleeves plus enough 1-pound inserts to build two 10-pound weights, 20 pounds across the pair. Rated commercial and residential, they suit trainees and facilities that have outgrown light 5-pound cuffs.

What comes in the BSTAW20 ankle weights?

You get two nylon ankle sleeves and enough 1-pound inserts to make two 10-pound weights.

The sleeve-and-insert design is what separates this from a sewn shut cuff. The load lives in inserts you add or pull out by hand, so a single purchase covers a working range rather than one fixed number. That matters more than it sounds. Most people buy ankle weights twice—once too light, once too heavy—and this design is the fix for that.

Does the BSTAW20 put 20 pounds on each ankle? No. Twenty pounds is the total across the pair, and each sleeve builds to 10 pounds. Some retailers list this model by its set total and others by its per-sleeve weight, which is the same product described two ways. You can see both body-solid options together in the full ankle weights range.

Full specifications

Every published detail for this model sits below, exactly as Body-Solid and the listing state it.

How the 1 lb inserts set your load

Each insert weighs 1 pound, so every sleeve adjusts from 1 pound to 10 pounds in single-pound steps.

• 1 lb per insert, added or removed by hand
• Each sleeve runs from 1 lb to 10 lb
• The pair covers 2 lb through 20 lb total
• Match both sides for even, balanced loading
• Split a pair across two lighter users

Are 10-pound ankle weights too heavy? For most people, at most exercises, yes—10 pounds per ankle is the top of this set's range, not its starting point. Heavy cuffs belong on slow, controlled, single-muscle work where the leg is supported and the tempo is yours. If you are training after an injury or building back strength, talk to your physician or physical therapist before adding load, and browse rehab and recovery equipment with their guidance rather than instead of it.

BSTAW20 or BSTAW10: which to buy

The real difference is not the ceiling. It is the smallest step you can take.

Here is the rule almost no product listing tells you. Because the BSTAW20 uses 1-pound inserts, its lightest possible setting is 1 pound per ankle—you cannot go below one insert. The Body-Solid Tools BSTAW10 uses half-pound inserts, so it steps in half-pound jumps and starts lower. Buy the BSTAW20 when your smallest useful load is already a pound or more. Buy the BSTAW10 when half-pound progressions are the point. If you want one cuff that also fits the wrist, the York Adjustable Wrist and Ankle Weights cover that job instead.

Add the BSTAW20 to your cart if 1-pound steps match how you actually train.

Key features

✅ Two nylon sleeves, 20 lb total load
✅ 1 lb inserts for step-by-step loading
✅ Builds to a full 10 lb on each ankle
✅ Pull inserts to drop the load in seconds.
✅ Rated for commercial and residential use
✅ Weighted apparel, zero floor space used
✅ Multipurpose focus across leg and hip work
✅ Body-Solid Tools builds, an American brand since 1989
✅ Authorized dealer, factory warranty intact
✅ Free shipping on every Body-Solid order
✅ Ships nationwide from Tennessee
✅ 30-day returns on undamaged equipment

Who it fits, and who should skip it

One honest limitation deserves saying plainly: adding meaningful weight at the ankle changes how you walk, and long walks or runs under load put strain through the knee and hip that controlled strength work does not. Use this set for deliberate, supported movements. If joint pain, balance problems, or low bone density are part of your picture, get professional advice first. The wider body-weight training gear range holds lighter starting points.

Buying, shipping, and returns

The BSTAW20 is $130.00, ships free anywhere in the United States, and leaves from our Tennessee operation.

Why does this cost more than a discount pair? Three things you are actually paying for. It carries both a commercial and a residential rating, so it is built for a studio floor rather than a hall closet. It comes from an authorized dealer, which keeps Body-Solid's factory warranty intact—grey-market sellers void it, and buyers usually find out at the worst moment. And Hamilton Home Fitness covers shipping on every Body-Solid order rather than recovering it at checkout.

Returns run 30 days on undamaged equipment in its original packaging, with proof of purchase. Full shipping and returns terms are worth two minutes before you order. Place your order and it will ship free.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lightest setting on the BSTAW20?

One pound per ankle, using a single insert per sleeve. The inserts weigh 1 pound each and cannot be divided, so this is the floor for this model. Anyone who needs to start under a pound should look at the half-pound insert version instead.

Is the BSTAW20 approved for a gym or studio?

The listing carries both a commercial and a residential application rating. Body-Solid defines light commercial as facilities that do not charge monthly membership dues and serve no more than 50 people per day, which covers hotels, condo gyms, training studios, and police and fire stations. A dues-charging health club is a different conversation, so call before you order for that setting.

Does the warranty still apply when I buy here?

Yes. Hamilton Home Fitness is an authorized Body-Solid dealer, so every unit arrives with the factory warranty intact, and the manufacturer honors it directly. Keep your receipt, since it establishes your purchase date.

Can I load more than 10 pounds into one sleeve?

No. Each sleeve is built to hold enough 1-pound inserts to reach 10 pounds, and that is its designed maximum. Overfilling a cuff is how straps fail, so treat 10 pounds per ankle as a hard ceiling rather than a suggestion.

Do both sleeves have to carry the same weight?

Usually yes, and it is the safer default. Loading one side heavier changes your alignment during bilateral movements. Uneven loading is something a physical therapist may prescribe deliberately, but it is not a good idea to improvise on your own.

What pairs well with ankle weights?

Torso load is the natural next step once your legs adapt. The BSTWVP20 Premium Weighted Vest comes from the same Body-Solid Tools line and adds resistance through the trunk for step-ups, lunges, and carries, which the ankle cuffs cannot reach.

Ready to train against real resistance? Buy the Body-Solid BSTAW20 ankle weights now and set your first load tonight—free shipping nationwide, an authorized dealer warranty, and 30 days to change your mind. Not sure which model fits your training? Message the team and we will point you at the right one, even when it is the cheaper one.