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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]2-3 pound weights at barre class, multiple reps.  [b]I look much more defined and toned[/b] using weights in this way than I ever did with heavier lifting at the gym.[/quote]

If that's your goal, then fine.  But if you want to BE strong, rather than just look it, you need to lift heavy weights.

OP, as PPs have said, it totally depends on what exercise you're using them for.[/quote]

Just to clarify since some people may not understand what barre classes are like, the segments with physical weights (multiple reps using 2-5 pounds) is usually just the warm up.  This is followed by more traditional full body exercises like push ups, squats (on toes), tricep dips and 90 second to 2 min planks that use your entire body's weight as the resistance, often all repeated 1-2 times more in a single class.  So while you are absolutely right that you need weight to build strength, barre classes definitely get you there, but not using barbells.  That particular section of class is for the toning which makes you look fantastic! Obviously a barre class can't help you deadlift weights that are heavier than your body weight, if that is your goal, but they absolutely do make you strong, not just look it.[/quote]

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