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Which belt for DL?
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Tblock1
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Check out this one:
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It was suggested to me when I asked the same question and I got it, works great! I literally feel like I couldn't hurt my back when I'm in this this thing.
big_daws
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+1 Inzer is the only way to go for belts bro.
bblazer
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Inzer does make a good belt. I own two of them - one traditional and one with a lever that I use mainly on squat days. But let me throw a little monkey wrench in the works for you. Most strongman competitors I know use a Rehband belt. There are two models, one with a built in semi-hard belt (called the Strongman Pro), and the the other without. I have been using the former for about 6 months and like it a lot. When things started to get really heavy I used to put my hard belt over the top of my plain Rehband, and this avoids having to do that. But just having the plain one does offer the versatility of not having the hard belt always there.
I would link you to the site I buy this stuff exclusively from - Jackal's Gym - but their site is down right now. The company is owned by the Gillingham brothers, some of the most honorable and respectful people I know. Karl, is a pro strongman at the international level, Brad is a top 5 PLer and Wade is a grip competitor. They would be happy to answer any questions you have. Really good folks.
But the choice is yours. You can't go wrong with a plain hard leather belt or with a Rehband. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. I will tell you though, my Rehband gets a lot more use than my hard belts, and that seems to be what happens when people start to use them.
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I would link you to the site I buy this stuff exclusively from - Jackal's Gym - but their site is down right now. The company is owned by the Gillingham brothers, some of the most honorable and respectful people I know. Karl, is a pro strongman at the international level, Brad is a top 5 PLer and Wade is a grip competitor. They would be happy to answer any questions you have. Really good folks.
But the choice is yours. You can't go wrong with a plain hard leather belt or with a Rehband. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. I will tell you though, my Rehband gets a lot more use than my hard belts, and that seems to be what happens when people start to use them.
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bblazer
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The Jackal's Gym store is back up. Here is the link to their Rehband page. You'll see the two belts there.
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My belt is soooo old that it is from Bob's Belts...if ANYONE remembers them...
Thick, leather, single prong, I had to drill about 5 extra holes to fit my waist.
Thick, leather, single prong, I had to drill about 5 extra holes to fit my waist.
Scotsman
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You mean these guys?
http://i47.tinypic.com/zmba05.jpg
Brad actually pulled me aside out of the crowd to talk to me. Three really cool and strong guys.
Cheers,
Scotsman
Tblock1
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Which guy is the grip competitior? They all have HUGE forearms!!!
Scotsman
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Brad is the giant guy the far left he's the powerlifter.
Wade is second in from the left he's the grip guy and amazing to see what he can do.
Karl is on the right and he's the pro strongman.
Every year at X-mas they have the yearly festivus with drinking and shows of strength in their garage. Their dad who was in the NFL still competes in it. Their pictures are legendary every year.
Cheers,
Scotsman
bblazer
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bblazer
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A belt does not stop you from conditioning those muscles. A belt is for safety and support.
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A couple weeks ago I box squatted 616 x 5 with no belt but wore I belt on my 693 x 5 set. I also do a lot of heavy ab work.
I generally end up wearing a belt when I'm at my hardest set...mid 6's on squats (if it is my hardest set) and 7ish on deadlifts. But I train my abs hard and heavy. Wearing a belt is NOT an excuse not to have to train your abs harder. In fact...it may be a reason to have to train them harder. With a belt I'll be planning on using more weight...so they will have to be stronger to support it.
And my abs (and yours) are longer/taller than any belt that you will be wearing anyway.
bblazer
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