Reddit reviews ZFOsports 40LBs Adjustable Weighted Vest

weighted vests work great on boxvr workouts involving squats/dodging..

I'm using this one -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P60ZZC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

works ok but really bulky (I have the 40lb model, with about 30lb's on it..).. given that I'm only using partial the weight on there (you can remove weights in 2.5lb increments)), I think a lighter/better fitted vest might be better..

I'm also using these wrist weights- but - most people really caution against using wrist weights. I feel as if they make a big difference, but be careful w/ quick wrist movements while wearing these - (note - ignore that these are marketed to women.. they're the best wrist weights I've found after going through a few different brands and even give a bit of wrist support..)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFRPZD5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 (2lb total, 1lb/wrist - I use these for beat saber)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFRPZD5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 (4lb total, 2lb/wrist - i use these for boxvr)

Don't mess with the controller...

Get this

https://www.amazon.com/ZFOsports-40LBs-Adjustable-Weighted-Vest/dp/B002P60ZZC

This

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N6M4GU/ref=pd_sim_200_1?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004N6M4GU&pd_rd_r=7J1SP4BRQTBDQ2S30C16&pd_rd_w=ZvfAT&pd_rd_wg=0iZ8G&psc=1&refRID=7J1SP4BRQTBDQ2S30C16

And This

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1BQKO/ref=pd_sim_200_4?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000I1BQKO&pd_rd_r=7J1SP4BRQTBDQ2S30C16&pd_rd_w=ZvfAT&pd_rd_wg=0iZ8G&psc=1&refRID=7J1SP4BRQTBDQ2S30C16

I've done relatively long-distance runs (3-6 miles) with weighted vests (20-40 lbs) and yeah, you need to be mindful of your body telling you to stop. IMHO I felt like the strain wasn't worth the gain. I use this for heavy walks and this for everyday. I hardly ever try sprinting but with all exercises, I'd try it body-weight-only until I was comfortable before weighting up.

Maybe more importantly: What kind of goal are you shooting for that you think adding weight is the right thing to do? If you're looking for leg strength, lift weights or do squats. Losing weight is so much easier by managing your food rather than exercising more. Getting "better" at running could mean go longer distances, running faster or just making it a more healthy habit...Not sure adding weights while running will help in all those areas :)

I try to go with stuff that have the best reviews on Amazon... i feel like it saves me a lot of time/trouble. I went with this exact one;

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P60ZZC/

Good fit. Nice and tight. You can easily take out some weight/add some more, i wouldn't recommend starting with all 40lbs...i did and do not think it was smart at all.

I have a pull up bar right here, and it does not seem to impede my form/pull ups in any way...except their harder to do...because the damn extra weight :)

I've used it a shitload, and I think it was a very solid investment.

• Note: It does kinda resemble a bulletproof vest. Try not to scare people while working out, haha.
  
  
• Note x2: If you have a cat, don't let it lay on it. I am quite sure that his damn cat hair kinda got in the velcro straps and made one of them much more "dull" and sometimes if you dont get a good stick/placement for the strap it will come off - that's 1 of the 2, but it still feels weird and is annoying to put back mid-workout. However, i am quite sure this is solely due to my damn cat laying on it.

Mine was purchased four years ago here. There are different weight capacities from which to choose by this manufacturer. Mine has had a lot of usage and has held up well.

I'm starting my 4th round of Insanity next week.

I added this into the mix and it's made my work so much harder. For this round, I set the vest to 10 lbs. I'm going to add 5 pounds for each consecutive round of Insanity I complete. I doubt I'll make it all the way up to 40; I reckon my joints will start to give out around 20, but I definitely see incredible results coming in from the vest, plus it increased the longevity of the Insanity program for me.

I bought a cheap vest for like 60$ (https://www.amazon.com/ZFOsports-40LBs-Adjustable-Weighted-Vest/dp/B002P60ZZC/) a year+ ago and wore it a few times to CF WODs and running at home in prep for Murph. After wearing it a few times, I noticed it was just very uncomfortable (I'm a small guy) and it was bouncing around too much. I tightened it as tight as possible and I just couldn't get it to feel right (too much bouncing which lead to burns/bruises from the straps on my shoulders). This same vest is sold under a dozen different companies/names/logos, so you should be able to find it. It uses sand-like bags as the weights. I sold this one to a friend at the gym when I got my new vest...

A couple of the people at my gym used another vest from Hyper (https://www.onnit.com/hyper-vest-pro/). So I checked theirs out at the gym and immediately purchased one for me. It was 3-4x as expensive, but man, it's like night-and-day difference. Super comfortable. The sizing works great for me. I can run all day wearing this vest. I used this during our Thanksgiving Day Murph and loved wearing the vest (didn't love the extra weight during push-ups but just because I suck at push-ups). In prep for Murph, I ran a mile per day for 30 days wearing the vest and I fell in love with the vest.

http://amzn.com/B002P60ZZC This isn't that much more after shipping and its 40 lbs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002P60ZZC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496451469&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=zfosports+weighted+vest&dpPl=1&dpID=519WFXPYhCL&ref=plSrch

I have this vest and love it. Under $80 and the thing is tough. Comes with 40# worth of sand bags that can be adjusted in 5# increments and moved around according to your preference. It's a similar design to the MiR vests with half the cost. Plus if you have Prime free two day shipping.

I got this one when it was on sale for ~$40.
Seems to hold up well, the velcro is fine for anything but distance running, in which case you might want to actually use the fasteners, which are admittedly somewhat overcomplicated. Goes up to 40 lbs, and my roommate and I have both been very satisfied with our vests so far.

It will be hard to get that much weight in such a small pack without using water or weights, so perhaps you should just use a weighted pack/vest like ZFOsports 40LBs Adjustable Weighted Vest https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P60ZZC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wRVSDbSKGDVAF
I have no experience with this product, but I’ve seen people hiking with similar vests for a workout.

i'd do light finger rolls to warm up for the hang board OR light hang board and then heavy rolls. Never double hard, IMO. But i mean, that's just cause i'm newer than you and fear the tendon snap.

and buy that weight vest now. Why not? if you'll use it, it's worth it.

As for campus board, i wouldn't do double down dynos, that shit is too extreme and will just hurt you long run. but if you got a good regiment, do it.

I actually JUST got my 40lb ZFO weight vest today. Ordered it Sunday from their ebay store $59.99. I'm happy with my purchase. Mini-review:

Adjustable for a snug fit. Weights are 16 2.5lb bags that you can pull out of their pouches to adjust the weight. I wouldn't recommend running in it, but I got it for the same exercises you listed above. I'm a small guy (5' 8", 38" chest) so it's actually slightly uncomfortable for me to do pullups with, as my shoulders cause the straps to push into my neck, but whatever... it's not all that bad. Fine range of motion for dips and pushups.

It's sold on Amazon as well, but I wanted to use Paypal. They also have 60 and 80lb versions.

I also considered this vest but I ended going with the ZFO one because there are more reviews and I've seen it around for over 5 years.

Hope that helps!

EDIT*
Oof, just noticed Amazon charges $28 shipping. Get it at the ebay store for free shipping!

Do you have amazon prime? This includes free shipping ($97 for 40lbs). Though this is actually cheaper, even with the $29 in shipping

Much more reasonable:
http://www.amazon.com/ZFOsports%C2%AE-40LBS-ADJUSTABLE-WEIGHTED-VEST/dp/B002P60ZZC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1396034666&sr=8-4&keywords=weighted+shirt

Would wearing a [weight vest] (http://www.amazon.com/ZFOsports%C2%AE-40LBS-ADJUSTABLE-WEIGHTED-VEST/dp/B002P60ZZC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411400813&sr=8-1&keywords=weight+vest) around my house build any muscle/strength?