Are weight vests beneficial?

Question by SIN: Are weight vests beneficial?
I am looking into buying a 20lb weight vest for when I go jogging. And for doing sit-ups perhaps.

But are they actually beneficial? I hear backpacks can strain your back? I am trying to gain weight, so I figure while I run, the weight will help me bulk up.

Is 20lbs enough? I am 140lbs, in pretty good shape, just trying to gain mass.

any tips, suggestions for other weight vest activities, alternatives, info would help, as I've read contradictory things about the benefits (or lack thereof)...


Best answer:
it can be really tough on your joints..... so be careful when running


i have one and i use it to help slim me down by burning more calories

and dont get the backpack one, get one with weights all around it. they have one for 50ish bucks at walmart from golds gym. (its the one i have)

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