Internet meme · Classic

Shake Weight

A modified dumbbell that oscillates, whose infomercial clips became viral because of their perceived sexually suggestive nature.

First seen: 2011-01-01
Last seen: 2026-10-31
Uses cited: 4
Revision: 1

Where it started

The Shake Weight is a modified dumbbell that oscillates, purportedly increasing the effects of exercise. As a result of the perceived sexually suggestive nature of the product, infomercial clips of the exercise device have gone viral. A 2011 study in Consumer Reports states that for the chest, shoulder and triceps, the Shake Weight's exercises are inferior to conventional exercises that target the individual muscles. For the biceps, the results were similar. Additionally, the report found that the Shake Weight routines burned fewer calories than walking at 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h).

wikipedia · at 0:00 · 2011-01-01 · the moment

The use timeline

2011-01-01

Infomercial clips of the modified dumbbell went viral as a result of the product's sexually suggestive nature.

wikipedia · at 0:00 · 2011-01-01 · the moment
2011-01-01

Wikidata Q2276502: Shake Weight — exercise equipment.

wikidata · at 0:00 · 2011-01-01 · the moment

Examples

CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0). Flickr User: Herrea ; Artwork: Shake Weight.

commons · at 0:00 · 2026-10-31 · the moment

How was this page documented?

The entry summarizes cited origins, dated appearances, and community supplied examples. To request a correction or removal, use the report form below.