GORNATION athlete wearing the GORNATION 10kg weight vest

Which Weighted Vest should You Choose?

The answer is already in the introduction: if you’re a beginner or want to work on endurance, go for the Elite 10 kg Weighted Vest. If you’re more advanced and aiming for strength or truly progressive overload, the Elite 20 kg Weighted Vest is the better choice.

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What is a weighted vest for?

A weighted vest allows you to add extra weight to your body during bodyweight exercises such as pull-ups, push-ups, dips, squats, muscle-ups, or handstands. This increases the intensity of your training and accelerates progress. Because the weight is distributed across your upper body, it helps you maintain balance and form, while remaining versatile for upper body, lower body, or cardio exercises.

GORNATION athletes standing next to each other wearing the 10kg and 20kg weight vest

How do you use a weighted vest?

You simply wear the vest during training, with the weights adjusted to your level. Its compact, close-to-body design ensures great freedom of movement. Thanks to adjustable straps, it adapts to your body shape. You can easily machine wash it at 30 °C (without fabric softener) after removing the straps and closing the Velcro, then air-dry it.

The 2 main criteria when choosing a weighted vest

How much weight do you want to add?

The Elite 10 kg vest is adjustable from 1 to 10 kg in 1 kg increments.
The Elite 20 kg vest is adjustable from 1 to 20 kg in 1 kg increments.

What type of training do you do?

If you’re a beginner or focusing on endurance, 10 kg is enough to progress without compromising mobility.
If you’re advanced or focused on strength and progressive overload, 20 kg is more suitable.

What are the best weighted vests on the market?

Our Weighted Vest

Among the best options available, we offer:

Elite 10 kg Weighted Vest: compact, adjustable, comfortable, ideal for beginners or endurance training.
Elite 20 kg Weighted Vest: robust, versatile, for advanced athletes looking to push intensity.

How to choose your weighted vest?

Here’s a comparison table between our two models:

Feature	Elite 10 kg	Elite 20 kg
Adjustable weight	1–10 kg (1 kg increments)	1–20 kg (1 kg increments)
Fit and size	Compact, close to body, very mobile	Compact, fitted, optimal comfort
Comfort	Soft padding	Ergonomic padding
Price	€99.90 (without patches)	€149.90 (without patches)
Target audience	Beginners, cardio/endurance training	Advanced athletes, strength & progression
Versatility	Very versatile (push-ups, squats, etc.)	Same versatility + heavier load
Care	Machine washable at 30 °C	Same care process

Progress in calisthenics and cross-training with the best weighted vest

With the right vest - 10 kg to start, 20 kg to go further - you can gradually and safely increase training intensity. This boosts strength, endurance, and muscle development across a wide range of exercises: pull-ups, dips, push-ups, squats, handstands, muscle-ups, cardio, HIIT. The 1 kg incremental adjustment system lets you gradually add load, which is key for progressive overload - essential in calisthenics and cross-training.

Phil

Hi, I’m Phil, the founder of GORNATION. I brought the brand to life in 2015 with a clear mission: to create a premium brand for Calisthenics, something that didn’t exist before. I live and breathe this sport, doing calisthenics myself since 2013. My vision is to unite 1 million people around the world through calisthenics, building a strong, supportive community. I'm happy that you're part of that!