Burning sensation

[Sergeant]

Whenever I squat or deadlift and I wear a belt for max lifts I get a burning feeling right below my waist on the side. It doesn't affect my strength but it sure does bother my head from the pain.
Only happens when I have on a tight belt. Have tried loosening the belt but when the poundage goes up so comes the pain. No belt no burn. I thought the belt might be pinching my skin but this is not the case. Any ideas?

 

[Exodus]

i have had the same thing

i believe that it is the belt pinching the siatic nerve...... it sucks real bad

i think you have the belt too low....... try raising it up some.

at least thats what i did.

i hope it helps because i know how bad that hurts and irritates you.

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[Sergeant]

tried that already, did you try using the belt a little looser?

 

[Exodus]

yes after reading a lot of westside....... i leave some room to push out my stomach.

i havent had a problem before that though............ when i pulled my higher it helped........ maybe try a different belt?

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