Here’s what happened. As the name suggests, weighted push-ups are just push-ups performed either in a weighted vest or with a ...

But, what if I told you wearing a weighted vest could offer the same benefit? Heavier vests are ideal for loading bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and walking lunges.

We’re betting you’re pretty familiar with most of the equipment around the gym by now. Cable machine? Check. Swiss ball? Done. TRX? No problem. But some workout gear just looks intimidating.

And one of my favorite workout tools—whether you’re exercising inside or outside—is a weighted ... a walk with the vest on or you’re hitting a couple sets of push-ups.