Many weighted vests hang the load on your shoulders and leave your back to take the hit. Gary Brecka sits down with Brent Yates, author of The Gravity of Up, to break down how weight, compression and heat work together, why your tendons, ligaments and fascia need time to adapt, and where to start (3 to 5% of body weight). Plus the progressive load problem Brent is working on for military recruits. Don't guess, test. Watch these next: TUH #148 - https://youtu.be/0BXG38Fdog4 TUH #248 - https://youtu.be/4RcaYfJiK3c TUH #220 - https://youtu.be/9PNIG2HV-Og Click here to join Gary’s VIP Community: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Connect with Brent Yates Website: https://bit.ly/3UdUpez YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hN5NFY Instagram: https://bit.ly/3TJCE6A Facebook: https://bit.ly/4dp5sYR TikTok: https://bit.ly/4yEa1Ht X: https://bit.ly/4dqQ8uM LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4AQGLP2 Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BREW: THE ULTIMATE COFFEE: https://bit.ly/4elHM82 COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: “BRECKACYM30” FOR 30% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:23 - Introduction: Weighted Lifestyle and Sitting Risk 03:00 - Brent's Torn Supraspinatus and Lost Muscle 05:01 - Writing The Gravity of Up 08:08 - The Trainer Who Rebuilt Him at 47 10:28 - Why Standard Weighted Vests Hurt 13:04 - Weight, Compression and Heat Explained 16:10 - Women and Weighted Vests 17:11 - Starting at 3 to 5% of Body Weight 19:23 - Oxygen, Blood Flow and Passive Biohacks 21:55 - Military Recruits and Progressive Load 29:12 - Building Tendons, Ligaments and Fascia 30:55 - Meditation and Clearing Your Mind 35:24 - What It Means to Be an Ultimate Human 36:17 - Upgrading Gary to an 8.5 Pound Vest 38:48 - Gary on Authenticity and Intention Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature.