5 Weight Vest Workouts Without Equipment!
Carrying extra weight while training requires added strength and oxygen, while draining your energy stores. From walking and running, to push ups and squats, the more weight used the more the muscles have to adapt to the higher weight which in turn, builds strength and muscular endurance.
Below we have listed some testing exercises with a weighted vest, We've compiled a list of staff favourite workouts and the best part is - all you need is a weight vest!
FIVE - "Puke"
A slow burner that doesn't feel like it will end!
FOUR - "The Longest Mile"
- 4 Rounds for Time
- 10 Burpees
- 100 meter Run
- 10 Air Squats
- 100 meter Run
- 10 Push-Ups
- 100 meter Run
- 10 Sit-Ups
- 100 meter Run
As it says, this will feel like the longest mile!
THREE - "TacSource Favourite"
- 4 Rounds for time
- 25 Push-Ups
- 25 Air Squats
- 800m Run
TWO - "Painstorm XXIV"
- For Time
- 100 meter Run
- 50 Burpees
- 200 meter Run
- 100 Push-Ups
- 300 meter Run
- 150 Lunges
- 400 meter Run
- 200 Air Squats
- 300 meter Run
- 150 Lunges
- 200 meter Run
- 100 Push-Ups
- 100 meter Run
- 50 Burpees
ONE - "Burner"
- 3 Rounds for Time
- 1km Run
- 50 Burpees
You can view and purchase weight plates or the 5.11 Plate Carrier here --> Weight Vest
