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 SQUATS AND BELTS!!
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 122 |
who wears a belt while they are squatting?? peace ------------------     | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 415 |
I wear a belt with suits. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 798 |
I use a belt. I just like it as a woobie!  | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 109 |
I don't wear a belt. They seem to get in my way or something. If I try to wear one I'll spend half my time screwing with it and won't get my squats done. Of course I wear a belt with my jeans and trousers haha. | ||
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Moderator 
Posts: 1593 |
I squat 585 for 10 reps and can go over 700 pounds. But I don't use a belt except for the really heavy stuff - one or two reps - belts restrict my breathing and actually over time can weaken your back becasue you become dependent on them. Matt | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 62 |
I dont use a belt when squatting- I think your back will get weaker if a belt is used all the time. Also wearing a belt seems to give me problems with my stomach, cos it has to be resonably tight and when I tense as I squat my gut is squeezed and I get pain in it the next day. I say only use a belt for the occasional max attempt. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 339 |
I AM WITH MATT. I ONLY USE IT WHEN GOING REALLY HEAVY. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 122 |
thanks guys.. ------------------ | ||
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Guru
Posts: 3134 |
i only ue em on the heavy sets to...seeing as im a pussy at the squat rack that means when im loading 220 on the bar... ------------------ "...damn you for not giving my TEST" - Metallica "After this show i'll be fat and happy again.....If i make it to the show...." - Lee Priest "Lets put some weight on the bar.." - Shawn Ray "IT DOESN'T MATTER" - The Rock | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 54 |
mr muscle don't worry how much you squat bro. go progressive if you want to up your'e lb or kg. I don't wear a belt because I am cheap and I don't think I would like to wear one either and I also read that belts can restrict stress on back therefore leaving it weaker. ------------------ | ||
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Moderator
Posts: 2672 |
I'm with Matt...also by not wearing a belt, you force your abs to remain tight adding extra support to your lower back....Later | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 14 |
I wear a belt but only when I go over 315lbs. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 782 |
I only use it with my heaviest weights. If you were a belt all the time for squatting, your stabilizers never get any work in. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 277 |
Ranger's right, not wearing a belt helps strengthen your abs. I never wear one, even when I do heavy sets. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 402 |
no belt, when i do i get stomach pains in the lower ab area... | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 356 |
I used my belt a long time ago. But, the only time I use it now, is when my lower back feels weak and I'm going heavy! Pamela | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 131 |
Matt...585 for 10 reps...man that is some nice squattin (especially if you are going ass to the floor)!! Like most of the others I don't think you need a belt except for HEAVY max lifts. |
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