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Many body weight exercise enthusiasts turn to the weighted vest to add a bit of difficulty to their workouts. I have used ankle weights before but the weighted vest seems like a better option. With ankle weights or wrist weights, there is unnecessary stress placed on your ankles or feet. A weighted vest seems to distribute the added weight more naturally in your torso area.

Benefits of a Weighted Vest

It is known that the more that you weigh, the more calories you burn per workout. Therefore, if you want to try and up your calorie burn, adding the extra weight could help you burn more calories. The resistance is also great for increasing your strength. Try wearing a weighted vest while doing pull-ups or push-ups. The added weight is sure to make any body weight routine much more challenging.

Another benefit is for increasing speed. Many athletes utilize a weighted vest to build up their speed. The reason being that after training with a vest, once you take it off, you would be able to run faster.

Types of Weighted Vests

There are a ton of weighted vests on the market but for the most part they come in three basic styles:

• Solid - this is the least expensive but is non-adjustable. You also cannot adjust the weight.
• Long - this vest extends down to your hip area. Adjustable weight but more limited in movements due to its length
• Short - this is probably the most popular one as it is adjustable for weights and the short style does not cover up your abs, allowing for more movement.

Check out these body weight workouts with a weighted vest:

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