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re: Do weight belts actually help in the gym?
Posted on 9/3/19 at 9:31 am to StraightCashHomey21
Posted on 9/3/19 at 9:31 am to StraightCashHomey21
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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
Correlation doesn't equal causation, though. The belt doesn't trigger worse form.
You may be right that some guys with bad form think slapping a belt on will help. That said, those guys are headed to snap city independent of the belt.
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Posted on 9/3/19 at 11:49 am to Rep520
Theres a lot of debate here. So here's an article by Greg N. That should satisfy the court.
The Belt Bible
The Belt Bible
Posted on 9/3/19 at 11:58 am to Rep520
In my opinion, we should train mostly without belts but when maxing slapping one on to help increase abdominal pressure is a good idea. I rarely use a belt. But I'm no expert.
This post was edited on 9/3/19 at 11:59 am
Posted on 9/3/19 at 12:17 pm to Capo Losi
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So here's an article by Greg N. That should satisfy the court.
That's a great article. It reshaped the way I thought about belts when I first read it.
One of the huge takeaways is that belts don't reduce the activation of your abs, they increase it. A belt is a tool, and like most tools, if used right, has tremendous benefit.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 1:04 pm to Rep520
I was about to say but didn't want to find any backing because I'm feeling particularly lazy.
Belt use, when done correctly, doesn't decrease ab involvement.
Belt use, when done correctly, doesn't decrease ab involvement.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 3:37 pm to Rep520
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Belts just allow you to lift more weight via increased intrabdominal pressure
Most people don't understand this. THIS is the primary function of the belt, not protecting your back. The abs brace against the belt while the lift is performed, which is helped while using the Valsalva Maneuver.
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