Weighted vest with freeletics

[Aruden]

Hi. I would like to do weighted calisthenics alongside Freeletics. Is there a feature in the app where i can notify that i did x amount of chinups with x kg ?
If not this would be a cool feature to add. Weighted pullups/chinups, weighted pushups, pike pushups/HSPU and weighted pistol squat and lunges are awesome for building strength and muscle

[Ben]

Hey Aruden

@Aruden

Is there a feature in the app where i can notify that i did x amount of chinups with x kg ?

Regarding the above this is not a feature in the app, and to be honest it’s not something that is currently on the roadmap.

However, there is nothing to stop you from using a weighted vest-this is something that a number of Athletes already do. There was a discussion on this a few months ago-I’ll quickly look for the post and share below

[Ben]

Here we go, it’s a general discussion about using weights in bodyweight exercises, but the same principles apply for using a weighted vest

Using weights in bodyweight workouts?

Hey Alexia, I don’t use any additional weights in bodyweight exercises but I know a few people who do-particularly weighted vests. I think in general it’s great to feel able to add this to your training, but there is a big factor to consider which is the consistency of use and how this use impacts the feedback that you give to the Coach. So, yes, do feel free to use weights, I think some here do the same already (@Gokhan and @Mike do you two you use any weights when doing BW and have any tips…

[Aruden]

Thank you for the link. I will read that. It’s too bad this is not something that will be featured in the future, because if you want to gain strength, once you can do 10 reps there is no point in going over that rep count for strength. There is a feature for kettlebells, jump rope etc…it would be great to have workouts with weighted vest.
I will try to make up for it by using it on certain exercises but it will mess with the coaches feedback.

[Ben]

@Aruden

because if you want to gain strength, once you can do 10 reps there is no point in going over that rep count for strength

I’m not sure why you would think this Hypertrophy (building muscles) is a training adaptation that spans over a very large repetition range ca. 2-40.

@Aruden

it will mess with the coaches feedback.

It will definitely interfere with the feedback if you are not consistent in it’s use However, if you are aiming to use such a vest every time you do pull-ups then it isn’t going to cause a problem here.