Description of machine washable weighted vest (0 to 5 kg)
Dimensions of flat weighted vest: 35 cm x 35 cm
Dimensions of weighted vest when worn: 27 x 19 x 7 cm
Weighted vest with ten 500 g weights
Why use a weighted vest for cross-training and weight training?
Try on some extra weight to intensify your workouts, continue to improve, and develop your muscles!
You will get stronger and become more explosive, making your bodyweight exercises even more effective.
Whether you're into functional movements, intense WODs, or want to get stronger for another sport, the weighted vest is a must-have tool for getting better results!
Easy to wash
Tired of hand washing your gym equipment? Our weighted vest (up to 5 kg) can be thrown in the washer thanks to its machine-washable fabric!
Just remember to remove all the weights before starting your washing machine!
Adding weight to your weighted vest
Quick adjustment:
- put on the vest,
- close the clips on the vest,
- tighten it using the straps on the side.
To add weight:
- add the 0.5 kg weights into the pockets designed for this purpose,
- make sure to balance them evenly across each side.
Safety and max weight
Please note: this weighted vest can support up to 5 kg thanks to its ten 0.5 kg weights.
Stay comfortable during a Hero WOD
If you intend to do Murph by wearing your weighted jacket, we recommend using the training pads (ref.:8487863). They keep your hands from getting blisters on the bar during strict pull-ups.
Our tips for maintaining your machine washable weighted vest
Between workouts, you can:
- Let your weighted vest air dry and apply an odour reducing product if necessary
- Remove the weights and hand wash it with a damp rag.
- Machine wash it, but don't forget to remove the weights first!
A cross-training workout circuit created by our coach
4 to 6 rounds with 1 to 2 minutes of rest after each round.
- Beginner: 20 sec work, 40 sec of rest, then go to the next exercise.
- Intermediate: 30 sec work, 30 sec rest
- Experienced: 40 sec work, 20 sec rest
After finishing the first movement, rest then go straight to the second. Then to the third, fourth and so on:
- press-ups
- pull-ups
- dips
- squats
As you progress over the weeks, increase your work time and decrease your rest time.
