Push & Pull Sled with 10m Mat
£549.99
Conditioning
Load your bodyweight instead of a barbell. A weighted vest turns press-ups, pull-ups, squats and walking into progressive resistance training, with removable packs so the load scales from a light 5kg conditioning vest to a serious 30kg.
The value of a weighted vest is that it solves the central problem of bodyweight training, which is that your bodyweight does not increase when you get stronger. Once you can do twenty press-ups or ten pull-ups, adding repetitions produces diminishing strength returns. A vest reintroduces genuine progressive overload without needing a rack, plates or a bar.
Load distribution is the specification that determines whether a vest is usable. Weight concentrated on the chest pulls you forward and wrecks posture during pull-ups; weight distributed evenly front and back keeps the load through your centre of mass. A snug fit matters equally, since a vest that shifts on every rep is both distracting and chafing.
A vest transforms calisthenics: weighted pull-ups, dips, press-ups, squats, lunges and step-ups all become progressively loadable. It is also the standard tool for rucking and loaded carries, and for conditioning work such as hill walks and stair intervals. Start light, since 30kg on a pull-up is a substantial jump for anyone who has only trained bodyweight.
Choose a weighted vest if you train calisthenics, have limited equipment, or want conditioning that loads the whole body rather than the hands. Add the packs gradually rather than starting at full load. Pair it with a pull-up bar or a rack-mounted bar for the most productive use, since weighted pull-ups and dips are where a vest earns its place fastest.
How much weight should I start with?
Start light, often 5kg to 10kg, particularly for pull-ups and dips. Adding 30kg to a bodyweight movement is a very large jump in relative load.
Will it move around when I run?
A correctly tightened vest with even distribution stays put. Adjust the straps snugly before each session, especially for running or interval work.
Can I use it for walking and rucking?
Yes, and this is one of its best uses. Loaded walking builds conditioning with very low joint impact compared with running.
Are the weights removable?
Yes. Removable packs let you select the exact load, which is essential given how differently a vest feels across exercises.
Specifications:
Specifications:
Delivery, returns and warranty are answered in full on the delivery page, in the Help centre and on the warranty page.
| Category | Consumables and soft goods |
|---|---|
| Term | Statutory rights apply; manufacturer terms confirmed on request |
| Covers | Manufacturing defects in materials and stitching, foam and rubber that splits or delaminates under normal use. This guarantee is given by LIFT SETS LTD, Unit at St. Helens, Merseyside, and does not affect your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. |
| Not covered | Normal wear, surface marks, fading, stretch in bands and straps, damage from sharp objects or misuse. Exclusions never remove your statutory rights: a fault that was present at delivery is covered whatever the exclusions say. |
| How to claim | Email support@liftsets.co.uk with your order number, a description of the fault and two or three photos or a short video. We reply with the next step: replacement part, repair, replacement or refund. Damage or shortages on arrival are a delivery claim, not a warranty claim: tell us as soon as you can. |
Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 apply in full: up to 30 days to reject a faulty item for a refund, then repair or replacement, and for six months a fault is presumed to have been present at delivery. Full details: Warranty.
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