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Do weight belts actually help in the gym?
Posted on 9/2/19 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 9/2/19 at 8:08 pm
Or just a gimmick?
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Posted on 9/2/19 at 8:16 pm to prplhze2000
Yes, they help.
Posted on 9/2/19 at 8:29 pm to prplhze2000
yes they can help esp if you are lifting serious weight
but learning how to brace with out one can work as well
I lift completely raw other than knee sleeves
but learning how to brace with out one can work as well
I lift completely raw other than knee sleeves
Posted on 9/2/19 at 8:44 pm to prplhze2000
Yes, they absolutely help with bracing.
Posted on 9/2/19 at 8:48 pm to Salmon
If you learn how to properly brace your core eventually you don't need a belt unless you putting up elite power lifting numbers or doing high reps
problem is so many people use a belt as their crutch
problem is so many people use a belt as their crutch
Posted on 9/2/19 at 9:02 pm to StraightCashHomey21
If you don’t wear a belt you’ll develop the common wide midline like most powerlifters. Should wear a belt to prevent oblique development and maintain taper.
Posted on 9/2/19 at 9:03 pm to prplhze2000
Helps me when I squat
Posted on 9/2/19 at 9:19 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
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Should wear a belt to prevent oblique development and maintain taper.
yea man sure
Posted on 9/2/19 at 10:04 pm to StraightCashHomey21
Cool, man
I mostly wear it for the mental cue. It’s definitely a crutch and I don’t really care.
I mostly wear it for the mental cue. It’s definitely a crutch and I don’t really care.
Posted on 9/2/19 at 10:12 pm to Salmon
They have their place. It most certainly helps by creating intraabdomimal pressure,allows you to lift heavier weight and protects your spine, but use it in moderation. (e.g. do your warm up sets without it and put it on only for moderately heavy (>300 lb / 8-12 rep) working sets.
I only use it for bent over barbell work, squats, deadlifts and maybe overhead press
I only use it for bent over barbell work, squats, deadlifts and maybe overhead press
Posted on 9/2/19 at 10:34 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Use a good belt for your heaviest squats and deadlifts, and that's it. So many people use them as a crutch.
I think you may be misinformed, Sir,
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If you don’t wear a belt you’ll develop the common wide midline like most powerlifters. Should wear a belt to prevent oblique development and maintain taper.
I think you may be misinformed, Sir,
Posted on 9/2/19 at 11:16 pm to Salmon
quote:and one day that will bite you in the arse
I mostly wear it for the mental cue. It’s definitely a crutch and I don’t really care.
Proper form, bracing and technique is much more important than having that belt as your crutch to bail you out with shite form
Unless you are pulling 405 deadlift and 365 squats a belt isn’t needed
This post was edited on 9/2/19 at 11:23 pm
Posted on 9/3/19 at 1:26 am to prplhze2000
Yes a nice 4" belt is a game changer. You dont need to lift super heavy to see the benefits either. Dont over complicate it.
Buy once cry once. I rec a belt by General Leathercraft in the Pioneed cut variety. A nice stock 8.5mm thick belt will last forever.
Buy once cry once. I rec a belt by General Leathercraft in the Pioneed cut variety. A nice stock 8.5mm thick belt will last forever.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 7:49 am to StraightCashHomey21
I have no idea why this is still a thing. Stop shaming people from wearing a belt to support their lower back and promote good form.
Absolutely nothing wrong with it.
Absolutely nothing wrong with it.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 7:51 am to StraightCashHomey21
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and one day that will bite you in the arse
Proper form, bracing and technique is much more important than having that belt as your crutch to bail you out with shite form
I don't think you understand what "mental cue" means
Posted on 9/3/19 at 8:38 am to prplhze2000
I use my belt regularly. I’ve had a back injury before, and I have no intention of having another one. Belts are awesome. They help you breathe and brace and do allow some room for error should your form not be perfect. However, it is essential to work on form, mobility and flexibility. Strive for perfection in those three areas, and you will not rely so heavily on the belt.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 8:50 am to okietiger
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I have no idea why this is still a thing. Stop shaming people from wearing a belt to support their lower back and promote good form.
Using a belt as a crutch does not promote good form.
I literally said learning good form and technique with proper bracing is more important than a belt
That along with a belt when using heavy weight is a great tool
This post was edited on 9/3/19 at 8:53 am
Posted on 9/3/19 at 9:08 am to StraightCashHomey21
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Using a belt as a crutch does not promote good form.
Belts don't have to be a crutch for bad form. Form is independent of the belt.
Belts just allow you to lift more weight via increased intrabdominal pressure. That does not have to equate to form flaws. In fact, it can help you improve the effectiveness of the exercise by reducing the extent your core is a limiting factor.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 9:12 am to Rep520
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Belts don't have to be a crutch for bad form. Form is independent of the belt.
O I know I’ve seen way worse form from people using a belt. Learning how to squat and deadlift properly with out a belt first is way more important to get the fundamentals down
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Belts just allow you to lift more weight via increased intrabdominal pressure. That does not have to equate to form flaws. In fact, it can help you improve the effectiveness of the exercise by reducing the extent your core is a limiting factor.
Which can also be learned over time with proper bracing and really good form
Getting everything to sync up correctly when doing the lift.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 9:24 am to prplhze2000
Yes the definitely help with bracing and they can help you lift a little more. I do most my training without it so I can learn to brace properly without it. And for spinal loading so my back can adapt to handling heavy arse loads.
Once I get to about %95 for of my 1RM for squats and deadlifts I will put my lever belt on
Once I get to about %95 for of my 1RM for squats and deadlifts I will put my lever belt on
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