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belts?

do you use a belt on...

  • yes, on deadlifts

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • yes on deads and squats

    Votes: 8 50.0%
  • yes on every movement where you stand

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • no, not at all

    Votes: 8 50.0%

  • Total voters
    16
You can say what you want, but belts are important during HEAVY lifts. However your belt shouldn't be so tight that it constricts your normal physiology, only a guide. Your belt should be helping you drive the weight by subtle reminders. (head up, stomach tight, arch the spine, press on the bar, ect.) Also another factor is waist size, if you have a smallish waist size like me a belt is mandatory while squating or deadlifting 315lbs.+

I've seen guys going heavy w/ out a belt, and sooner or later they come around to reality. A month or so limping around nursing a back injury will do that to you. I know from experiance, cuz I used to think the contrary. Trust me its not cool. BUT, some people just have to learn the hard way, so if you got it like that go'head killer. Get some.;)
 
You need to re-read what was written.....

Read the posts and you will see that everybody agrees that when going heavy (ie: maxing out) a belt is a good idea. Other than that I dont really need little reminders......if you have your form down it just happens.

If you have a small waist size and squat without a belt your waist will grow.......end of problem. You as good as said you have poor core strength and you use a belt! Lose the belt and build back up to your current poundages and your core wont be a problem.

I've actually gone from back injuries (when wearing a belt.....which meant my core was weak) to a trouble free back (no belt......alot of time building a decent core). There are several people that have posted in recent months stating the same. Of course no belt and shitty form = bad back. So the answer is dont be a macho asshole and only use weight that you can use good form with.


minion said:
You can say what you want, but belts are important during HEAVY lifts. However your belt shouldn't be so tight that it constricts your normal physiology, only a guide. Your belt should be helping you drive the weight by subtle reminders. (head up, stomach tight, arch the spine, press on the bar, ect.) Also another factor is waist size, if you have a smallish waist size like me a belt is mandatory while squating or deadlifting 315lbs.+

I've seen guys going heavy w/ out a belt, and sooner or later they come around to reality. A month or so limping around nursing a back injury will do that to you. I know from experiance, cuz I used to think the contrary. Trust me its not cool. BUT, some people just have to learn the hard way, so if you got it like that go'head killer. Get some.;)
 
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I read right I just disagree. My job may just be more demanding than yours and I can't take foolish risk like that. I also advocate the use of belts well before your MAX lift. Like I said 315lbs. plus in my case the belt goes on, its not a matter of machismo.

However I do agree guys doing tricep press on the cable station while wearing an olympic sized belt do look silly.
 
Yeah I have an easy ass pencil pushing job.......but my back is still top priority. Without it you cant do anything......




minion said:
I read right I just disagree. My job may just be more demanding than yours and I can't take foolish risk like that. I also advocate the use of belts well before your MAX lift. Like I said 315lbs. plus in my case the belt goes on, its not a matter of machismo.

However I do agree guys doing tricep press on the cable station while wearing an olympic sized belt do look silly.
 
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