Thoughts on a weightlifting belt?
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
just curious what you base your "bropinions" on?2 -
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I want a purple Inzer belt - to go with my purple singlet - but their website currently says that anything other than black will take up to 10 weeks, which would put me much closer to my meet than I'd like to use new equipment.
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
just curious what you base your "bropinions" on?
If I pull sumo the tail of my belt gets caught on my arm sometimes. I call impedance.0 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
just curious what you base your "bropinions" on?
If I pull sumo the tail of my belt gets caught on my arm sometimes. I call impedance.
Some people - for that reason, as well as potential issues with the buckle while getting into position - wear their belts backward.0 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
just curious what you base your "bropinions" on?
Brosperience, obviously4 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
just curious what you base your "bropinions" on?
If I pull sumo the tail of my belt gets caught on my arm sometimes. I call impedance.
Some people - for that reason, as well as potential issues with the buckle while getting into position - wear their belts backward.
I've been trying the tuck just the tail and have the rest stick out in front of me like I've seen on the interwebs. I thought that was sooo dumb until I tried it and problem was solved. HA
Backwards belt would be interesting, but I think I'd need someone to strap me in and I'm not sure anyone at my gym wants to get that friendly lol1 -
I only wear one if I'm maxing or working at greater than about 85% of my 1RM...which isn't very often. I don't run heavy cycles all that often.0
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I have a pink Inzer single prong. I wear it when my coach tells me too. I write my meet body weight/lifts on it.
But really..
I don't really go by certain %'s, but right now 225 is usually "my number" for squats and deads. As I get stronger that will increase though.
I probably wouldn't do any maximal attempts/high RPE-ish sets without it unless some dude-bro wants to rumble and say something dumb about lifting belted. In which case I would throw down if need be. Yep.2 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
There was a reason why I said bropinion in jest. I have nothing against belts. It's just become a mental chest thumping thing that I like to lift heavy within my limits without oneCutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
just curious what you base your "bropinions" on?
Is there any reason why you have determined 405 to be your deadlift limit/no plans to exceed that?
I'm a smallish girl and I hope to pull that within the next year.
Jussayin...3 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
This image seems like a relevant response to what you said
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maranarasauce93 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
This image seems like a relevant response to what you said !
My friend and I actually do this at the gym on occasion. Like, the exact phrase along with the pose.2 -
maranarasauce93 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
This image seems like a relevant response to what you said !
My friend and I actually do this at the gym on occasion. Like, the exact phrase along with the pose.
Haha that's hilarious!! I might just have to do that from now on when people pull shtick at the gym!
As for the OP, belts are great but not something to be relied on 100% of the time. I only use mine if I'm going to squat or deadlift more than 80% of my 1 rep max--like someone else already mentioned. Also, if you do volume work, sometimes your core just gets tired and may need a little assistance to help with bracing from the belt.
Everyone says inzers are the best belt possible, buut I wouldn't know. What I do know is that especially if you are buying your first belt, you don't have to drop a buttload of money on an inzer belt. I got a lever belt from strength shop USA. It's pretty and pink, and it gets the job done. It probably doesn't last as long as an inzer, but I'd say it's definitely a good cost efficient alternative ($50) and it's definitely more worth your while than getting one of those super cheapo padded belts you see at Dick's or Modell's.2 -
maranarasauce93 wrote: »maranarasauce93 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
This image seems like a relevant response to what you said !
My friend and I actually do this at the gym on occasion. Like, the exact phrase along with the pose.
Haha that's hilarious!! I might just have to do that from now on when people pull shtick at the gym!
As for the OP, belts are great but not something to be relied on 100% of the time. I only use mine if I'm going to squat or deadlift more than 80% of my 1 rep max--like someone else already mentioned. Also, if you do volume work, sometimes your core just gets tired and may need a little assistance to help with bracing from the belt.
Everyone says inzers are the best belt possible, buut I wouldn't know. What I do know is that especially if you are buying your first belt, you don't have to drop a buttload of money on an inzer belt. I got a lever belt from strength shop USA. It's pretty and pink, and it gets the job done. It probably doesn't last as long as an inzer, but I'd say it's definitely a good cost efficient alternative ($50) and it's definitely more worth your while than getting one of those super cheapo padded belts you see at Dick's or Modell's.
Ha! These comments are too good. Anyway! Awesome advice. I just want to improve as much as possible. I don't plan on wearing one every single time I squat or deadlift, but I'm hoping it'll at least help give me that extra push and make me buff 'n tuff like everyone on here.
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maranarasauce93 wrote: »maranarasauce93 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »I deadlift 405lbs without one. I have no plans of increasing above 405 lbs. I have reached my deadlift limit maybe and my bropinion on belts is that they impede more than they help.
This image seems like a relevant response to what you said !
My friend and I actually do this at the gym on occasion. Like, the exact phrase along with the pose.
Haha that's hilarious!! I might just have to do that from now on when people pull shtick at the gym!
As for the OP, belts are great but not something to be relied on 100% of the time. I only use mine if I'm going to squat or deadlift more than 80% of my 1 rep max--like someone else already mentioned. Also, if you do volume work, sometimes your core just gets tired and may need a little assistance to help with bracing from the belt.
Everyone says inzers are the best belt possible, buut I wouldn't know. What I do know is that especially if you are buying your first belt, you don't have to drop a buttload of money on an inzer belt. I got a lever belt from strength shop USA. It's pretty and pink, and it gets the job done. It probably doesn't last as long as an inzer, but I'd say it's definitely a good cost efficient alternative ($50) and it's definitely more worth your while than getting one of those super cheapo padded belts you see at Dick's or Modell's.
Ha! These comments are too good. Anyway! Awesome advice. I just want to improve as much as possible. I don't plan on wearing one every single time I squat or deadlift, but I'm hoping it'll at least help give me that extra push and make me buff 'n tuff like everyone on here.
It's mostly about safety.0
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