Working out with weighted vest?

[usereater77]

Has any of you guys looked to workout with an added 15-20 lbs vest ? I was curious to know if there is any advantage to doing this ?

 

[P0N]

If you're doing cardio and bodyweight training, they can make the workout even more intense for sure. For a normal weight training workout, there is no need for them.

 

[stevesmi]

it would seem like a good idea to add resistance but there is a point where excess backfires

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Has any of you guys looked to workout with an added 15-20 lbs vest ? I was curious to know if there is any advantage to doing this ?

For some exercises - chins for example.

 

[RoySimpson]

I would use added weight or resistance for certain exercises but I would focus primarily chin up or dips. I wouldnt focus on wearing it for everything!

 

[cbbram]

Depends on what type of training you are doing and your goals.

 

[RickRock13]

They can be helpful to an extent