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Help me pick my first lifting belt.
Posted on 10/3/21 at 11:16 am
Posted on 10/3/21 at 11:16 am
I'm relatively new to lifting consistently. Started Crossfit in January, but due to sciatica issues I decided to focus more on lifting without the extra difficulties added by Crossfit.
I started doing stronglifts 5x5. My back has felt better than it has in a long time. I'm a little over a month in and getting to a weight where core stability is being tested a little. Yesterday, I decided to throw on the gym's communal belt hanging next to the squat rack. I've used belts before, but really didn't know what I was doing with lifting. Now that I'm a little more involved, the difference was substantial. Although I wasn't hurting the next day before, it felt much more stable with the belt.
My thoughts are to use a belt for lifts where I'm pushing myself, and go back to no belt at lighter regressions to allow the core to work a bit harder. But definitely wonder what the board's thoughts on that is.
I'm looking at the 6.5mm thick Pioneer lever belt. Any other good options without breaking the bank?
I started doing stronglifts 5x5. My back has felt better than it has in a long time. I'm a little over a month in and getting to a weight where core stability is being tested a little. Yesterday, I decided to throw on the gym's communal belt hanging next to the squat rack. I've used belts before, but really didn't know what I was doing with lifting. Now that I'm a little more involved, the difference was substantial. Although I wasn't hurting the next day before, it felt much more stable with the belt.
My thoughts are to use a belt for lifts where I'm pushing myself, and go back to no belt at lighter regressions to allow the core to work a bit harder. But definitely wonder what the board's thoughts on that is.
I'm looking at the 6.5mm thick Pioneer lever belt. Any other good options without breaking the bank?
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Posted on 10/3/21 at 11:29 am to Jon A thon
I’ve got a 10mm lever belt from Inzer that I enjoy, and it’ll probably out live me.
Posted on 10/3/21 at 11:30 am to Jon A thon
Sounds like you have a good plan. I use a belt when I start to get to maximal weights.
I have the 10mm Pioneer cut stock belt. Excellent quality! 6.5 mm would probably also work well.
I have the 10mm Pioneer cut stock belt. Excellent quality! 6.5 mm would probably also work well.
Posted on 10/3/21 at 11:33 am to SaintTiger80
I'm only thinking the 6.5mm because it's supposed to be a little more comfortable and I'm not really lifting excessively heavy weight.
Posted on 10/3/21 at 11:57 am to Jon A thon
If you do decide to buy a pioneer belt. Alan Thrall has a 10% off coupon code. “Untamed10”.
Posted on 10/5/21 at 4:39 pm to LSUFan8719
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I’ve got a 10mm lever belt from Inzer that I enjoy, and it’ll probably out live me.
Came here to post about Inzer. Mine isn't a lever belt but I've had it since 2009. It still looks pretty new if you clean the chalk off.
Posted on 10/7/21 at 5:03 pm to LSUFan8719
Only way to go!
Posted on 10/7/21 at 11:07 pm to Jon A thon
Inzer forever lever 10mm for squats and deads
Posted on 10/8/21 at 7:24 am to Jon A thon
I use a Rogue Ohio belt. I’ve had it for a few years now. I really like it. I bought it at a time when I didn’t really other reputable companies, so in all honesty, you can probably get a better one at the price I got mine (around $110). But, it’s a good belt that’s held up, and I still use it regularly.
Posted on 10/11/21 at 9:49 am to Jon A thon
I’ve been doing squats and deads on the greyskull plan - I’ve never really done them before at least not this consistently where I’m maxing out AMRAP every time. At what weight do I need to put on a belt? Is there a ratio to body weight to consider or is it more feel?
This post was edited on 10/11/21 at 9:54 am
Posted on 10/11/21 at 10:59 am to drexyl
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Is there a ratio to body weight to consider or is it more feel?
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I think it really goes off feel and how much you want to push yourself. If you're doing an LP program, and feel like you're stalling then a belt may help you move those extra 5-10lbs that week.
I started using a belt when my weight on Squats & Deadlifts went above 2 plates, but now I usually throw on the belt when I start moving over 3 plates.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 5:39 pm to LSUFan8719
quote:I'm almost at 2 plates - i might go ahead and get one.
I started using a belt when my weight on Squats & Deadlifts went above 2 plates
Posted on 10/14/21 at 11:04 am to drexyl
I haven’t used a belt in a while, I’d usually implement it when I’m 80-85% of my estimated 1 or 3 rep max
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