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Why FLX Weights Vs Metal Bars or Metal Shot

When shopping for a weighted workout gear, not all weights are created equal. Here's what you should know about the alternatives before you buy.

Solid Metal Bars

Used in vests like many competing brands on the market, metal bars are cheap and heavy but that's where the advantages end.
Can be dangerous if you fall or collide with someone during exercise
Don't conform to your body, which can cause discomfort as you move
Restrict twisting and bending due to their rigid shape
Create a jarring up-and-down motion during running or jumping, increasing impact on knees, shoulders, and spine
Vests often "hike up" toward the neck during dynamic movement
Make floor exercises (like sit-ups) uncomfortable, since the bars press directly into your body
Must be positioned carefully to avoid painful contact, limiting even weight distribution

Metal Shot

Less risky than solid bars, but still far from ideal.
Settles at the bottom of bags over time, creating uneven lumps
Shifts and bounces during movement, increasing joint impact the more you move
Presses into the body as lumps form, causing localized pressure points
Makes floor exercises uncomfortable
Wears out bags faster due to constant internal movement, which can lead to leaks
Lead shot in particular poses serious health risks avoid entirely

FLX Weights are Built Differently

LaceUp’s FLX Weights solve these problems at the source:
Soft, flexible, and evenly distributed without lumps or bulk
Conform to your body and bend as you move
Stay securely in place even during rigorous exercise
Comfortable enough for floor exercises
Won't jar your joints or cause the vest to hike up
Act as protective padding in the event of a fall
FLX Weights were designed to solve every problem that comes with traditional weighted products so you can train harder, safer, and more comfortably.