GORUCK chest plate pair 9.25LB black steel ruck training weights on white background
Man wearing tactical gloves and vest holding GORUCK steel training weight outdoors
Two people running outdoors wearing GORUCK training vests on a forest trail
Woman running outdoors in GORUCK weighted vest and rucking gear, fitness training
GORUCK ruck plate carrier x-ray view showing internal weighted plate and tough rucking gear design.
GORUCK ruck chest plates 9.25LB pair, black curved weights on white background
GORUCK black cast iron ruck weight chest plate 9.25LB pair on white background
GORUCK 6.25 LB pair ruck chest plates, black steel, on white background for rucking gear
Athlete lifting GORUCK sandbag in outdoor rucking event, American flag in background
Two people rucking outdoors wearing GORUCK weighted vests and athletic gear.
GORUCK ruck plate carrier x-ray view showing interior structure on black background
GORUCK 6.25LB curved black ruck chest plates pair for rucking gear on white background
Pair of black GORUCK chest plate weights for rucking training equipment on white background
Two black, rectangular Curved Ruck Plates with handles overlap, each embossed
Man doing outdoor push-ups wearing GORUCK rucking gear on a running track
Man in GORUCK weighted vest doing pull-ups outdoors on blue fitness bar
Two black, angular metal Curved Ruck Plates stand upright and partially overlap, featuring embossed text on the surface.
Two black plastic tire levers stand upright side by side on a white background—an essential tool for cyclists, just as Curved Ruck Plates are indispensable for anyone training with a rucking weight vest.
Two Curved Ruck Plates, black and resembling gear like a rucking weight vest, overlap and stand upright on a white background.

Curved Ruck Plates

$65.00
$65.00 $65.00
Weight: 6.25LB Each (14LB Total with Vest)
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GORUCK chest plate pair 9.25LB black steel ruck training weights on white background

Curved Ruck Plates

$65.00
$65.00 $65.00
Man doing outdoor push-ups wearing GORUCK rucking gear on a running track

Contoured to the body

The human body isn’t made of straight lines, so neither are our plates.
A man in tactical gloves holds a black metal tool, with his face blurred in the background.

Big hole

We moved the weight off the chest and to the outer edges of the torso to relieve pressure from the diaphragm and make it easier to breathe.
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Stand the Test of Time

These plates are built from high-quality cast iron then powder coated to resist rust.
Man wearing a weighted vest doing a pull-up outdoors on a metal bar at a sports field.

Don’t Break Your Jaw

The lowered neckline protects you from getting bashed in the chin during pull-ups or box jumps.
A muddy athlete in a vest lifts a heavy ball overhead, with an American flag in the background.

Full Range of Motion

A swimmer’s cut design maintains full range of motion for the arms, because a vest shouldn’t limit your dynamic movement.

Overall rating: 4.6328125 / 5 from 256 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

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.

Summary topics

  • Breathable Design: 3%
  • Comfort and Compatibility: 3%
  • Perfect Size: 4%
  • High Quality: 17%
  • Great Carry: 2%

Review topics: ["fit","straps","weight","pack","quality","shipping","design","work","improvement","feel","shape","move","velcro","style","shoulders","plate","vest","breathing","idea","ruck","curve","carry","distribution","difference","5 stars","guy","version","sessions","match","miles"].

Review highlights

  • "Go Ruck plates are well designed and carry well with room to carry other gear within the pack." — David U.
  • "Solid construction yet compact enough to fit perfectly in the ruck and great weight distribution and high center." — Miguel O.
  • "Fits the Rucker perfectly." — Charles W.

Reviews

This was a PRO upgrade

"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."

— Glen K. (5/5)

New plate design is great!

"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!"

— Dr S. (5/5)

GoRuckRocks

"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."

— Luke D. (5/5)

"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."

— Brenda (5/5)

Breating made easy

"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."

— Andrew M. (5/5)

Decent Purchase

"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."

— Daniel F. (4/5)

Great buy but a little tight

"really like the vest and the way the weights fit inside but the waist straps are just a bit too short. the larger vest would have been too long for my torso but I needed a bit more give on the waist straps to be totally comfortable."

— Laura W. (4/5)

Awesome new design

"Been looking at a weight vest for a while now. Nothing but good things to say about every other goruck product I own and this vest is right on par with all of those. The new plate design feels great and the vest itself is way comfier than others I’ve worn thanks to the thicker shoulder straps. Looking forward to putting some miles down in this thing and increasing the challenge of my home workouts with an additional 30lbs."

— Erich N. (5/5)

Really like these. I tried

"Really like these. I tried a vest before I bought a GoRuck Pack, and ended up giving the vest to a friend. I saw the new curved weights and bought them and a GoRuck vest. Makes my morning walk more challenging but enjoyable and so easy to breathe. I still ruck with the pack but I love to throw the vest on for a quick stroll."

— Phil G. (5/5)

As of now I’ve only

"As of now I’ve only used it during at home workouts and it’s doing well. I’ll be running a MURPH this Memorial Day and will definitely suffer in it."

— Anthony C. (5/5)

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