Do people still drum practice with leg weights?

Been a long while since I've played much double bass and even longer since practicing while wearing leg weights.
Do people still practice with them?
#drums #drummer #drumming #practice #legweights

[@Danmcdowell1]

Yeah!! Nicely done.

[@MacStevens]

Thanks!

[@JailDoctor1]

Watching this made my calves hurt. Player since 67

[@MacStevens]

It’s tiring for sure, gotta be beneficial though right?
Sometimes I think I play better with the ankle weights, like it keeps my feet down more or something?

[@Slowcalcones]

Gene Hoglan does this all the time, to this day.

[@MacStevens]

Sweet!

[@Henttari]

Makes no sense to me, since you are exercising wrong muscles (i.e. lifting your leg although you should be pushing them down)....

[@MacStevens]

Well, you’ve gotta strengthen your upper legs/lower core to be able to hold up and lift ip your legs all night