Weighted Vests: Who uses one?

[jestro]

There was a dude from iceland who used to post here who had some seriously funny stories about a wieghted vest.

 

[heatherrae]

Anyone have a recommendation as to a quality weighted vest? The only two companies seem to be V-Max and X-Vest.

The V-Max goes up to 100 lbs and uses 2.5 lb increment blocks.
Front image: http://www.weightvest.com/images/2006/100_front_2006.jpg
Side image: http://www.weightvest.com/images/2006/100_side_2006.jpg

Whereas the X-Vest only goes up to 84 lbs in 1 lb increment cylinders. This brand seems to be used for firefighting and military training.
Front angle image: http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=179&pid=1616

They both cost about the same amount. Anyone use either model, or have any opinions? Are there other brands out there that are available in the 80-100+ lb range?

Get pregnant. You will have at least 30 pounds wrapped up around your torso to lug around. It's FUN!

 

[jd_uk]

I've used a 40lb one for doing press ups and pull ups..i wanted to be able to do more reps than the big guys who say they can't do many because of their weight (which is bs....they just aren't fit or strong enough).

Originally i also wanted to use it for running but mine wadn't good for this as it was a cheap vest of ebay and the material started stretching so that it would hit your knees when running. Make sure you pay a bit more to get a nice compact vest that won't stretch under the weight of 70lbs.

 

[jackangel]

forget the vest, just get a bunch of plastic bags, some rope, some duct tape, and hundreds of little stones.

also, try some AIDS.

 

[nimbus]

goku

 

[thelion2005]

Anyone have a recommendation as to a quality weighted vest? The only two companies seem to be V-Max and X-Vest.

The V-Max goes up to 100 lbs and uses 2.5 lb increment blocks.
Front image: http://www.weightvest.com/images/2006/100_front_2006.jpg
Side image: http://www.weightvest.com/images/2006/100_side_2006.jpg

Whereas the X-Vest only goes up to 84 lbs in 1 lb increment cylinders. This brand seems to be used for firefighting and military training.
Front angle image: http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=179&pid=1616

They both cost about the same amount. Anyone use either model, or have any opinions? Are there other brands out there that are available in the 80-100+ lb range?

I use the X for all my chins, pulldowns, and seated rows. The construction is great and the weights are balanced. And it makes a huge difference to be weighted down on any movement that wants to drag you up or forward.

I used to start my chins with body weight. Now I have the vest loaded at 50 lbs and that has become my first set.

Little tricky getting it on and off. I use one arm of a dipping bar like a hanger to get it on and off.

One of my back routines requires I wear it for 10 sets of 3 diff exercises. It is surprising how dam heavy that thing gets as you walk around and change plates and pins.

 

[swole]

I use the X for all my chins, pulldowns, and seated rows. The construction is great and the weights are balanced. And it makes a huge difference to be weighted down on any movement that wants to drag you up or forward.

I used to start my chins with body weight. Now I have the vest loaded at 50 lbs and that has become my first set.

Little tricky getting it on and off. I use one arm of a dipping bar like a hanger to get it on and off.

One of my back routines requires I wear it for 10 sets of 3 diff exercises. It is surprising how dam heavy that thing gets as you walk around and change plates and pins.

i was looking at a vest for dips

and ankle weights for hanging leg raises

what do you guys recommend?

 

[NickyE3]

i want one of those vests to train my vertical for basketball. since I hate leg days.
but they are expensive

 

[biteme]

I've used a 40lb one for doing press ups and pull ups..i wanted to be able to do more reps than the big guys who say they can't do many because of their weight (which is bs....they just aren't fit or strong enough).

Originally i also wanted to use it for running but mine wadn't good for this as it was a cheap vest of ebay and the material started stretching so that it would hit your knees when running. Make sure you pay a bit more to get a nice compact vest that won't stretch under the weight of 70lbs.

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.

 

[Burning_Inside]

you guys need to do a search on these forums for "weighted vest fag:... One of the best threads ever. I cant find it with the shitty search function im limited to.