Xvest X4040 40-Pound Weight Vest

by Xvest

Product Features

• Made of 400 Denier Nylon and treated with an Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Microbial
• Individual weight pockets gives complete control and stability
• Adjustable shoulder straps
• The adjustability of the Xvest design insures proper fit

Product Description

The basic premise of the Xvest weight vest is very simple: training or exercising the body at a heavier weight than it is accustomed . With specific exercises or very broad conditioning exercises, you will find that your conditioning level will improve and your strength, power, and quickness will also improve. This is accomplished by "tricking" your body, brain and your muscles to believe that you have gained this extra weight but in actuality, you have not. When the Xvest is removed, your body will function and react as if the weight is still there; therefore, you have tricked your mind and muscles and will be capable of producing power, speed, quickness and endurance at levels that you might have never obtained.

Product Details

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• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000FN7SCU
• Item model number: X4040
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,254 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #72 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Weight Vests

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I've never sweat so much, April 29, 2008

By 

Jeebus - See all my reviews

I've been using this product with 10% of my body weight for about a month now and I'm noticing some impressive results as far as toning, endurance, and overall strength. I wear this vest during my treadmill run, my weight-training, and my kickboxing workouts. The vest feels balanced and comfortable to wear. The elastic straps keep the vest firm against my core and there is virtually no jostling or bouncing. At first it was a little difficult to breathe because it was so snug, but I learned that this feature promotes "dynamic breathing" and now my lung capacity has drastically improved. My only real complaint is that it sometimes rides up in the front a little (roughly 1.5"-2.0") and I have to pull down on it, however this doesn't really interefere with the product's performance. My favorite exercises with the vest are pushups, running and pull-ups. Since using the vest, I have increased my maximum pull-up reps (without the vest - and without kicking my legs) by 4! During kickboxing I notice that I'm a lot quicker on my feet and I'm delivering more powerful roundhouse kicks. I'm also able to run much longer distances at higher inclines before bonking.

Sit ups on the floor with the vest are uncomfortable because of the weights located behind my lower back. However, I've found that using a declined bench or swiss ball alleviates this discomfort. It also helps me achieve one heck of a burn.

This vest will up your game, but only if you put forth the effort. During the first few days of using it there were moments when I felt like passing out. It's definitely hard work, but if you're looking for a new way to crank up your workouts, I would highly recommend this product.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best workout Xvest, September 7, 2008

By 

M. Thoman - See all my reviews

I bought this vest, the 40lb. XVest-40lbs of weights included, medium size, and from the minute I got it I knew I had a winner. In fact my partner just put it on while I was still reading the instructions and walked up 5 flights of stairs and since he knows a lot about weight lifting equipment, gave it a thumbs up. After I tried it I knew what he was talking about- the weights are evenly distributed and, making sure to keep that back straight, just walking to the store becomes a workout- great for those of us who cannot gt enough. The only let down is, if you are alone, it is next to impossible to load the vest with the weights, and get it over your head, in order to put it on. I don't know how to get over this one snag, but otherwise, Good product- better than good- very good.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great training tool!, July 1, 2009

By 

smf - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Xvest X4040 40-Pound Weight Vest (Sports)

I am a personal trainer and run a private business working with clients 1-on-1. I purchased this vest from Amazon a few months ago after researching the best quality weighted-vests and the X-VEST always got the best reviews. I purchased a medium, 40lb. vest and had one of my clients wear it while doing several different activities. She is in excellent shape, but the 40lbs. was too much. Needless to say, she loved the vest so much after just wearing it for a few minutes, she started hunting for her own and found the exact same one for $40 less on EBAY.

She ordered it and has been wearing it to walk in 14 miles per week as well as during my 2X per week fitness boot camps. She does everything in that thing, but when something becomes too difficult she easily whips it right off. She also spilled her chocolate protein shake all over it one day and had to experience washing it, which was effortless. She loves the vest and has even convinced two of her friends to purchase it now.

I decided to keep the one I ordered all to myself and use it for dips, pullups, pushups and many AB exercises. It is hardcore and gets your heart rate sky high! I definitely recommend this vest to anyone who can fork over the cash.

I love Amazon and always search here for anything even before hitting the local stores, but in this case I would check out EBAY for a cheaper price on this vest.

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