ALPHA Human Performance: Weight vest with strength movements

Sometimes, to add more resistance to my workouts, Ill add the use of a weighted vest. It takes the additional load out of my hands in the form of heavier barbells and DB's and places it on my torso. This way I have to rely on more core stability as I do different exercises, and it affects how I am able to move the weight.

Weighted vests are vary useful in running and jumping exercises and drills, but can be just as effective in strength training movements. The external load of the vest on your upper body will make the seemingly easiest movements more challenging.

Check out the Collage Video as I use the weight vest in 3 different exercises.

DB 1-Arm Snatch

Want a simple power builder that is basic, but an absolute killer? Try DB 1-arm snatches.

1) Grab a dumbbell in one hand and stand with the feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

2) Descend your hips in a "power position" with flat back and chest up

3) Quickly pull the dumbbell toward the ceiling while at the same time extending your knees and hips and raising on to the balls of your feet, keeping the dumbbell close to your body as you pull it.

4) As the dumbbell gets to its highest point, very quickly rotate your elbow under the weight while extending your arm.

The dumbbell will rest over the top of your shoulder with the palm facing away from your body. "Catch the weight with knees slightly bent

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Weight vest with strength movements