The purpose of a weight vest was never to make it harder to breathe. We cut a hole in our plates to take the weight off your diaphragm and give you some breathing room. This means better breathing during tough workouts and better recovery between sets. Then we added the swimmer’s cut and lowered neckline with movement in mind for the best weight vest for the most dynamic exercises. We finished the plates off with a powder coating to combat rust and stand the test of time.
The plates are compatible with our Rucking Weight Vest ONLY. They’re sold in pairs for total weights (with the vest) of 14, 20, and 30lbs.
Curved Ruck Plates are sold individually, and may ship separately from the rest of our gear. Curved Ruck Plates can only be shipped in the United States (all 50 states). Orders containing Curved Ruck Plates cannot be expedited.
Curved Ruck Plates
Overall rating: 4.685811 / 5 from 296 reviews.
Curved Ruck Plates offer a well-designed, comfortable, and high-quality weight vest option. Customers appreciate the perfect fit, ease of carrying, and durability of the plates. The breathable design and rust-resistant coating enhance workout performance and longevity.
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"Fits well and the weight is ideal to wear not just for a Ruck or formal workout but also to have on while I'm moving about the house and/or property doing routine stuff throughout the day. . . . . well, and to randomly stop, drop and knock-out 20-push ups. Levels up my activity! Russ WA State"
"Wow. Compared to my starter ruck vest, the curved and cutout plates do two MAJOR things. They take a significant amount of weight off of my traps/shoulders. Also, several miles into a hard ruck, they allow me to take a DEEP breath compared to flat weights. I cannot notice any shifting of the weights, and it holds snuggly to my upper body when walking. The "30lb" weights are actually 28. 4lbs because of the conversion to Lbs from Kgs. I wish they had heavier curved plates, but the vest is a worthy investment either way."
"The 6. 25 weights are an excellent fit both inside the vest and to the body. I’ve also used them a bit like a kettle bell. A bit pricey but it is what it is"
"Bought for an anniversary present and my husband has loved this. He has used it for about 2 weeks now and has seen major gains from his workouts"
"As a longtime GORUCK user (and fan) - sandbag kit, plate holder, ruck, and vest - I initially got my vest with lighter weights for doing this year's Murph (and will use that set up). Training progressed well (I'm just back from a successful Everest Base Camp Expedition), and to keep up that level, I decided to get the 30# weights. They are great! I do hill repeats with my 40# bag (varying holds on left/tight/both shoulders) and it makes for a great routine. I'm excited to mix things up even more this summer. Thanks folks!"
"I’ve worn it starting with the lowest weight every day at work for a week. Then added the next 6. 25lb weight for the last week. So far it’s very comfortable. I’m glad I found your product. My shoulders do get a bit sore from the straps, but I chalk that up to wearing it all day instead of for a workout. I also use the heavier weights when I’m just going for a 20 minute walk. A big plus for me is, “it’s made in America!” Thanks GoRuck for a well made well thought out weight vest."
"easy to put into the vest, work exactly as expected. Comfortable to use in training"
"I used my new weighted GORUCK vest today = it’s much better balanced than other brands & doesn’t feel like I went up in weight. L/XL was a comfortable fit on my 5’9” frame & the curved plates fit around my chest fine. Added bonus — when this vest wears out = it won’t leak sand all over the place."
"The curved ruck plates are genuinely something special. Unlike standard plates on the market, they’re clearly designed with comfort, balance, and performance in mind. The curved shape sits much more naturally against the body, which makes a huge difference during longer workouts and rucks. They feel more ergonomic, more stable, and far less awkward than traditional flat plates. It’s a standout design that separates them from anything else I’ve used."
"Overall pleased with purchase. Given this is a veteran-owned company, I was surprised the weighted vests don't go to 35 lb, since that was the standard for a typical ruck in Army. The vest seems very durable, velcro seems solid and won't wear out easily, and I like that the vest fits nice and snug on your body so for example when running it doesn't bounce around a lot."
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