Are sit-ups easy with this vest? I tried a vest at Dicks Sporting Goods and the vest would scrunch up when I tried to do a sit-up.
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I can't see why you couldn't as the vest falls just below your chest. Unfortunately I don't do traditional sit-ups anymore to give you a true answer. I take on the non-traditional ab/core workout as you would see in the Insanity program. The vest never bunches up for anything else that I do. Its very well built and the velcro straps are sturdy so it keeps it tight to the body. I can say that the vest is one of the best purchases for training purposes that have ever made. You'll be amazed how fast you get used to the weight during your workout. I swear by it and highly recommend it. Hope that helped. J I can't see why you couldn't as the vest falls just below your chest. Unfortunately I don't do traditional sit-ups anymore to give you a true answer. I take on the non-traditional ab/core workout as you would see in the Insanity program. The vest never bunches up for anything else that I do. Its very well built and the velcro straps are sturdy so it keeps it tight to the body. I can say that the vest is one of the best purchases for training purposes that have ever made. You'll be amazed how fast you get used to the weight during your workout. I swear by it and highly recommend... » Read More I can't see why you couldn't as the vest falls just below your chest. Unfortunately I don't do traditional sit-ups anymore to give you a true answer. I take on the non-traditional ab/core workout as you would see in the Insanity program. The vest never bunches up for anything else that I do. Its very well built and the velcro straps are sturdy so it keeps it tight to the body. I can say that the vest is one of the best purchases for training purposes that have ever made. You'll be amazed how fast you get used to the weight during your workout. I swear by it and highly recommend it. Hope that helped. J « Show Less
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It works good on a decline bench, but the vest is too thick to lay flat against the ground. But no, this vest doesn't scrunch up at all on me.
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the weights in the front and back are stacked double thick. so there's about 2 inches of vest. it makes it a little awkward doing a sit up. I haven't tried too many, I use it mostly for leg exercises, but i'm sure if you put a towel under your back or something to make up the 2 inches it would be more comfortable.
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I can't see why you couldn't as the vest falls just below your chest. Unfortunately I don't do traditional sit-ups anymore to give you a true answer. I take on the non-traditional ab/core workout as you would see in the Insanity program. The vest never bunches up for anything else that I do. Its very well built and the velcro straps are sturdy so it keeps it tight to the body. I can say that the vest is one of the best purchases for training purposes that have ever made. You'll be amazed how fast you get used to the weight during your workout. I swear by it and highly recommend it. Hope that helped. J
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Not easily, although a little more easy than the longer ones (vests). It's possible, but be prepared from some very awkward sit-ups with the weights digging into your back.
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As others have commented, the thickness with the weights is the one issue I think you'll run into. But it is a great vest that stays tight to the body and because its "short", it allows for a lot of movement and flexibility in workouts.
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Mine did not fit right completely, there's three parts to it, so i would take a part off and only use one or two, yes it does roll up to form to you when you sit. I don't know if it actually helped with anything though. I got tired of mine after a week.
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I think you can wear it under a loose fit shirt but not slim fitted shirt because the straps are well padded. It will even make you look good on the shoulder muscle like you worked out a lot lol. It doesn't seem to contain metal. It's all fabric except the ring in the back seems to be hard plastic. A tip for you: some people say it's hard to put on, NOT TRUE. Try turn it up side down when you wear it. It works the same. This works very well for my husband, effective yet comfortable...until one day he got lazy and left it in the corner. So if you decide on buying it to help with your posture, do yourself a favor: try to stick to it. Good luck! I think you can wear it under a loose fit shirt but not slim fitted shirt because the straps are well padded. It will even make you look good on the shoulder muscle like you worked out a lot lol. It doesn't seem to contain metal. It's all fabric except the ring in the back seems to be hard plastic. A tip for you: some people say it's hard to put on, NOT TRUE. Try turn it up side down when you wear it. It works the same. This works very well for my husband, effective yet comfortable...until one day he got lazy and left it in the corner. So if you decide on buying it to help with your... » Read More I think you can wear it under a loose fit shirt but not slim fitted shirt because the straps are well padded. It will even make you look good on the shoulder muscle like you worked out a lot lol. It doesn't seem to contain metal. It's all fabric except the ring in the back seems to be hard plastic. A tip for you: some people say it's hard to put on, NOT TRUE. Try turn it up side down when you wear it. It works the same. This works very well for my husband, effective yet comfortable...until one day he got lazy and left it in the corner. So if you decide on buying it to help with your posture, do yourself a favor: try to stick to it. Good luck! « Show Less
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I can't answer this question because I can Not recommend this vest. I loved how it fit snug to your body, but after using it only 10 times it was already ripping at the corner of the weight. To the point I almost lost one weight. They needed to round their edges and coat the weights. That's a lot of money for 10 days of wear.
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Any good sporting goods store should have 5# weights. Be aware that some 5# weights are too wide. I would recommend taking your vest into the store and testing. You should be able to put two 5# weights into each slot.
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I don't know. Maybe I should have tried that first, but the velcro continually poked into me. I actually just gave it away today. I don't have a very long torso, and maybe that would have made a difference.
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Hi, my lab is a lean 70 lbs. He dosent have a big chest. And I feel like there is barely enough Velcro to hold it. It does work for him but I don't like the metal loop the Velcro belt passes through on the front harness. It's in a area with a lot of movement and I feel like it should be more streamline or relocated. All that being said, we do use it quite often. I have not noticed any sore spots caused by the harness. And he dosent seem to mind wearing it. Loads must be perfectly equal on each side or the harness will sag to the heavier side. Hope this helps
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hello, i got my dog the bigger vest. i didn't want it to be tight after meals. also if he gets heaver, it sure should fill better then tightcheryl
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I usually wrap my belly in plastic wrap and it stays put at the top. The bottom rolls up because it is challenged by my bootay lol. So I purchased a second belt so that I can wrap high with one and low with the other one. If you are small to avg size on the bottom the belt should stay put. My waist is 44 and hips are larger and I can wear this belt. Hope that helps
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I'm 6' about 220 and I still have it pretty tight. It's a great vest and is well worth it when you fill out try getting a soft vest to go under it until then it's well worth the cost.
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Don't know about pinching, never happens to me. I'm a very large man size 50 waist. I find it comfortable and steady.
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I bought the 11"-13" girth first and had to return it for the 14-16" girth. The first one could have worked but it was adjusted as big as it would go and there was no room if he put on weight or when it gets cold so he could wear a coat. The next size up is adjusted as small as it will go and it fits loose enough for some air flow but not too loose. He has room for a sweater underneath in the winter. It just seemed the most versital way to go. I love the vest!
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I far as I can tell it follows sizing for a typical t-shirt. If you wear a large t-shirt then go large with the vest etc. Keep in mind that it will and should fit a little snug when you put it on and zip it up. If it's a little loose there are straps to tighten it up some but you should never have it sliding up and down on you.
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I was happier with an XL size for just that reason. The caveat is that you may have to do what I did to keep the vest from riding up when inflated. I ran a small rope around the front flap of the vest like a belt to secure it around my middle. The secured the vest and made submergence much easier as I wasn't having to hold the vest down.
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You might need someone else to help with this. While you have it on have someone push one of the shoulder straps in towards the front of the vest. Once it is at the desired height close the velcro on that strap. Repeat for the other strap. Make sure you have the Velcro on the shoulders open before you push the straps in.
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Yes, that's one of the features that I like about this vest. I have other vests that once they deploy you have to send back to the factory to reset. This one you can deflate, fold it back down, close up the sides with the velcro and install another CO2 cartrage. My other vest (Switlik) is a great vest but it has zippers on the side which are designed to open when deployed. The problem with this is you have to send it back to the factory so they can re-pack it.
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I don't want to discourage you, but I don't think this is a very good idea. I find that the vest doesn't fit that snugly (at least on me) - it bounces and would probably chafe. But I've only tried with a T-shirt underneath. Maybe with another layer or two it might work, but then there's the heat factor. I've been walking briskly on a treadmill (along with doing pushups and pullups) with it and that's works nicely, but I think that running with it might be overly-ambitious. But I could be wrong.