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.
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.