First time squatting with a belt. Not sure about this.

[beerdrinker]

I have a new Inzer 13mm lever belt. Today I tried it out on some light squats, and my first impression is that this is one uncomfortable belt. I expected this, it's a beast. I don't really care if it hurts, I just want it to work.

Here's my problem: Squats were harder with the belt on. Depth was harder to reach, and I leaned forward too much in the hole. I sometimes went forward onto my toes a bit. I never do this without a belt, even with heavy squats. Do I have it cranked too tight? Do I just need to break it in more? It was kind of digging into the front of my hips too. That didn't help me get in the hole either.

 

[Mercere]

I'm not sure if Inzer belts are compatible with Olympic squats, maybe the belt is designed for a powerlifting squat.

 

[captainahole]

Could have the belt a little to low as well. I ran into that problem when I went to the 13mm as well. Now it's like a second skin.

 

[SLAYER69!]

I never feel comfortable with a new belt until its broken in

 

[string_bean00]

the 13mm takes a while to break in

 

[beerdrinker]

Thanks. I'll keep on with it.

 

[beerdrinker]

I tried it out again today on some really light squats and it felt a lot better. I wore it a little higher this time. Which makes sense, because it's for my abs to push against, not to keep my pants up.

I read an article by Dave Tate (I think) where he said he likes to use a belt to teach pushing the stomach out. I see what he's talking about, because it's a lot easier to feel that you are doing it right when you have something to push against.

 

[the_alcatraz]

I do know about belt sizes, but when I'm squatting, I like to feel like the belt is almost depriving me from air supply. I feel more confident that my back is safe and can therefore squat better.