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themondtster
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Do yall use belts when lifting heavy? I've heard mixed reviews about it. I personally feel uncomfortable wearing one.
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havent used it in years. I got my core silly strong and if my abs are a weak point then so be it. ill keep training them to catch up. I recently had to focus on my lower abs as I was improving my deadlift.
You need to know your body and limitations though. I train my core a lot and have done so for years.
I dont use wraps, gloves, straps and im barefoot half the time when i do military presses, squats, etc etc.
dont just jump into this get hurt then blame me. this is not the way to go for most people IMO
You need to know your body and limitations though. I train my core a lot and have done so for years.
I dont use wraps, gloves, straps and im barefoot half the time when i do military presses, squats, etc etc.
dont just jump into this get hurt then blame me. this is not the way to go for most people IMO
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just one of the perks. You could always lift in minimalist shoes or water socks. ghetto but 98% the same as vibrams.
I run in them too and it changed everything about running for me. I used to get shin splints, knee pain, hip pain and back pain. After transitioning to minimalist shoes I can run miles without pain now. Definitely makes staying lean much easier.
just one of the perks. You could always lift in minimalist shoes or water socks. ghetto but 98% the same as vibrams.I run in them too and it changed everything about running for me. I used to get shin splints, knee pain, hip pain and back pain. After transitioning to minimalist shoes I can run miles without pain now. Definitely makes staying lean much easier.
yeah they are fine for that. you can get vibrams, merrells, nike frees or fila skeletoes. if you just want to test it out buy some cheapo water socks from walmart or wherever. same thing jus super cheap and look it. i started with the water socks and took out the insole. they are great for working out in or running in.. look goofy though.
themondtster
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At the moment I don't use one even when I max, but I'm getting into weights I've never done before. I've just read a few articles that say it can give you a false sense of security when lifting and I was wondering if it took focus of the core. But like mentioned I guess its experience and knowing your body.
Thanks...very helpful!
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machine23
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It's ashame how many ppl u see tho walking around the gym with belts on for everything they do... Like it's a fashion icon
^^^sadly i used gloves for a while cause i hated callouses, and my forearms did not develop and i've dealt with forearm splints.. after dumping the gloves finally the splint went away as i've been able to strengthen my forearms. this is similar to the problem people who wear belts all the time have.
themondtster
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Yes think I'm about to drop the gloves and work on grip....its just habit. The belt was my other post last night. I don't wear one at all but may start just on max's.
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kx250rider
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I use mine for ALL standing or (upright sitting) lifts, light or heavy. I have a bad back (degenerative disk disease, and two compressed disks). Not worth the risk of lifting without it.
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theweakgeteaten
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What kind of training are you doing? Make all the difference in the world.
When I was Bodybuilding (and young
I only used a belt on real heavy squats and such. When I powerlifted and now strongman, I use the belt on all events because they are heavy. I don't use it much on assistance work in the gym.I also believe you will work your core "differently" with and without and not a bad idea to change it up as long as you don't have back problems.
themondtster
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What kind of training are you doing? Make all the difference in the world.
When I was Bodybuilding (and young
I also believe you will work your core "differently" with and without and not a bad idea to change it up as long as you don't have back problems.
On Squats and deadlifts. I'm in the progress of working my way through SL 5*5, then madcow, etc. Just trying to go as far and heavy as I can. Don't have anyone to workout with and my gym is full of old people and house wives on machines, so just looking for advice so I don't kill myself. Looks like the consistency of answers is def on maxes and lifts close to it.
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I think you got it down!
And don't make fun of us "old" people. Some of hang pretty well LOL
And don't make fun of us "old" people. Some of hang pretty well LOL
themondtster
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And don't make fun of us "old" people. Some of hang pretty well LOL[/QUOTE]
HAHA seriously doubt yall are the kind I'm talking about....more like retirees and above.
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And don't make fun of us "old" people. Some of hang pretty well LOL[/QUOTE]
HAHA seriously doubt yall are the kind I'm talking about....more like retirees and above.
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PickMe69
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Nah, I don't, but then again I haven't gotten to 600 plus pounds on dead yet (one day!). Good thread, my question to some of the guys that responded would be: Do you recommend it for once we get to a certain level or always (like 3xs our BW or something)? Cause right now I feel like my core has a lot more to grow, and I do feel like a belt takes away from my core trying to stabilize my body when lifting...
I used to use the belts and the gloves when I was in HS and I dropped all of them when I started my current routine a while back, it sucked at first but callouses built and my forearms buldge up a bit, plus I feel like my core is growing faster.
I used to use the belts and the gloves when I was in HS and I dropped all of them when I started my current routine a while back, it sucked at first but callouses built and my forearms buldge up a bit, plus I feel like my core is growing faster.
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