Make your choice depending on your torso width and length, your personal comfort, and requirements for your sport, work, or lifestyle. Below is a general sizing chart as well as videos showing different sized individuals in different sized vests.
Q: How do I determine the correct size for my Hyper Vest? A: Instead of height and waist size, we have figured out a way to determine what size you need based on your circumference at your belly button. The correct size for you should extend from your shoulders to around your belly button. We have constructed a chart that you can follow to determine what size is right for you, which is above. Also, the videos should help all you visual people out there!
Q: What is the most weight one can add to the Hyper Vest per Size? A: It ranges, based on the size of the vest. Below is the approximate maximum weight capacity, based on number of available pockets, per vest size.
XXS: 8 lb XS: 14 lb Sm: 20 lb Med: 20 lb Lg: 30 lb XL: 40 lb XXL: 60 lb
Do note that it is rare that anyone should need to fill their entire vest with the maximum amount of weight listed above. We believe in the training style commonly known as 'Functional Fitness'. Instead of trying to max-out the muscles with high weight - short duration - linear / isometric exercises, we have seen better performance, strength, speed, and stamina come from tri-planar activities that require less weight and are performed for a greater length of time. So, instead of a static set of 100 reps of push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups with a 40lb weight vest, you can wear the Hyper Vest all day with 10-15lbs and periodically pushing yourself off of objects and people in different angles and for different durations/exertions - requiring 'real world', tri-planar extensions and contractions. This functional training with the Hyper Vest primes the body for chaotic/real world situations.
Q: What should I expect the first time I wear my Hyper Vest? A: See our video section for first time users. The Hyper Vest should fit very snuggly. When putting it on, first make sure that the side strings are loose so that the zipper is easy to zip up. Once the Zipper is up, cinch up the side strings so that it’s quite snug; then stuff cords into vest around the back or front. The Hyper Vestshould extend down around the bellybutton. Stretch your arms up and side to side and twist torso — the straps of Hyper Vest should stay in place (sitting on shoulders); while the body of the weight vest may ride up minimally up on torso. When putting weights in for the first time, pockets will be tight. They will relax over time with use. When weights are in pockets, make sure top flap of pocket is pulled over weight as much as possible — this prevents weights from sliding out during high-impact activity.
Q: Does the Hyper Vest fit my body type? A: The Hyper Vest utilizes a natural vest model, which allows us to comfortably fit the average torso length based upon the circumference at your belly button height. We do not use a one-size-fits-all model, because we use a space-age compression fabric which allows us to create multiple sizes that conform to your needs. The side cinching allows you to control the tightness of the Hyper Vest with a quick pull. Since the vest sizes are calculated based on girth, the Hyper Vest always places the weights in an optimal center of gravity.
Q: Will I look strange wearing a Hyper Vest? A: Well, we don’t know what you look like now, so who’s to say? No, really, the Hyper Vest looks more like an athletic garment than a weight vest. Furthermore, if you want to wear your shirt on top, no one would notice that you are wearing the vest underneath. Chic or concealed — it is up to you.
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“I have used every weight vest on the market and the Hyper Vest weight vest is the best bodyweight training product by far.”
