Theoretically speaking, in the short term, you can see results immediately.  In other words, you can perform an exercise with the Close Grip Vest on, take the Close Grip Vest off and do the exact same exercise and you will immediately see difference.

In the long term, when you periodize out your program, what you’ll find is you will hit your maximum result at a certain date and time in the future based upon your programs, but you will see results immediately.

Because of the Three-piece Velcro adjustment design the Close Grip Vest can be customized to fit your body type and length.

The rule of thumb is if they are younger than 15 years of age, it is not recommended.  What is recommended is focusing on the form, technique and the fundamentals of the sport.  Once you have developed strong fundamentals and good form then you can progress into resistance training.

It depends on the exercise and your condition.  It is recommended to start our very low (4 to 6 percent of body weight).  Even if it is a power-walking program, start out low.  And once you become accustom to that extra weight, add more resistance weight.

If you are a conditioned athlete and you are doing speed or agility drills, you should not use any more weight than 4 to 6 percent of body weight.  If you are doing endurance type conditioning the weight to use will vary from 2 to 8 percent of body weight.

If you are doing plyometric exercises and you are working on explosive movements and the power aspect of the biomechanical movement, go for a maximum weight, your are not after a ton of repetition.
Keep in mind, you should never go over 10 to 12 percent of your body weight.  Therefore if you weight 200 lbs, 20-24 lbs would be the maximum weight that you would use, in any drill or exercise.

Once you progress through basic range of motion, and you’ve started on your strengthening exercises, incorporate the Close Grip Vest into your rehab program.  Because of balance issues the Close Grip Vest is safer and a better alternative than putting weights in your hands to work on exercises such as squats or lunges to help develop the hamstring, gluts, quads, and so forth.  It’s a great way to add weight to the body one pound at a time and allows you to free-up your hands to use the parallel bars if need be.  The Close Grip Vest allows you to focus on the actual movement and not worry about falling out of balance and reinjuring yourself. 

Absolutely.  Women can use the Close Grip Vest the same way as the men.  But make sure, no matter if you are a male or female athlete, proper fitting and use of appropriate weight is the key for success.

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The 10% of body weight is related to speed, agility and plyometric training as well as any activity where there is heel strike.

Over 40 and 84 pound vest are utilized in body weigh exercises (pull-ups, push-ups, dips, squats, lunges…)  Also many individuals train at heavy weight increments for acclimation of work hardening training (fire fighters, police and the military)

Not only is the Close Grip Vest safe to use, it will help support your back through a neurological response called “proprioception”.  In lay terms, your body senses the Close Grip Vest against your core causing your muscles to fire.  This will help stabilize your spine and give you a core workout at the same time.

Yes, we can ship anywhere.  And, we have shipped to Japan, Korea, Germany, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Russia, Middle East, Canada, Sweden and most of South America.

Yes. And use it in hotel gyms, local gyms worldwide.