Weighted Vests: Who uses one?

[jh1]

i was looking at a vest for dips

and ankle weights for hanging leg raises

what do you guys recommend?

I have ankle weights for leg raises, but for weighted pull ups - I use an old climbing harness and some caribeeners to clamp to some weights - of course this is my home gym - so I can do as I please.

 

[jd_uk]

No it's not bullshit. I can't do near as many pullups as when I was 30 lbs. lighter and I'm stronger now than then.

It is bs in a way though. If you're heavier than why not just train your body to be able to cope with the extra weight that you have to carry around. I can do more chin ups with a 40lb vest on than most 210lb+ in the guys in the gym easily...and my arms aren't particularly big either.

When i do pull ups in the gym i always get the bigger blokes looking at me as though i can only do them cos i'm lighter (some have even said lol)...it's funny to be able to tell them that i can do plenty with a vest on too.

 

[samoth]

I knew I should have made this thread in the training forum, lol.

 

[Powerbuilder333]

I don't know your goals, but I have two suggestions.
Check with your local fire department for their opinions. I've seen the hoseheads at the gym sometimes wear them.
Try a pulling sled, that's what I use. http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?cid=289 A home made one is just as usefull and a whole lot cheaper.