5 REAL Benefits of Running with a Weighted Vest ⚔️ People love to throw shade at this: “It’s bad for your knees.” “It’s unnecessary.” “Why not just run normal?” Here’s why I do it. Running with a vest done properly is just progressive overload. Just like squats, rucking, or sprinting… if your form is clean and the load is appropriate for YOU, it builds you up, and doesn’t break you down. Here’s what you actually gain from it: 🫀 Bigger engine: heart lungs have to WORK harder → more conditioning.