Lifting belt
stej5639
Posts: 57 Member
Hi,
Im looking at getting myself a lifting belt, as i do a lot of compound lifts, like deads and squats. Ive been looking but there are so many different types, different thicknesses etc. What would be a good one to get?
Thanks,
Ste
Im looking at getting myself a lifting belt, as i do a lot of compound lifts, like deads and squats. Ive been looking but there are so many different types, different thicknesses etc. What would be a good one to get?
Thanks,
Ste
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Are you going to compete at any point? If you are, you want a belt that is going to meet your federation requirements. Learned that the hard way.
The amount of room between your hips bones and bottom ribs is a factor. My belt hits both my hip bones and my bottom ribs and causes bruises. I deal with it, but you might not want to.
Money is always a factor. I have an SBD lever belt now and it is AWESOME and EXPENSIVE.
If you're just using a belt for casual lifting, I had this one. It did it's job...
https://www.amazon.com/MRX-BOXING-FITNESS-Bodybuilding-Training/dp/B0199P0V6E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1530549032&sr=8-4&keywords=weight+lifting+belt+purple1 -
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quiksylver296 wrote: »
I am 100% the last person to ask about lifting belts
. I don't use one and I don't know anything about them! I will stick around this thread to learn more though 5 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »
I am 100% the last person to ask about lifting belts . I don't use one and I don't know anything about them! I will stick around this thread to learn more though
Beg pardon, humbly. I shall make a note in my helpful journal.3 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »
I am 100% the last person to ask about lifting belts . I don't use one and I don't know anything about them! I will stick around this thread to learn more though
I'm right there with you! No belt for me either. Kisses @quiksylver296
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After a lower back injury I decided I wanted to get one as well. Did a little bit of research and settled on this one from Schiek, which I have been very happy with in the 18+ months since purchase.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BE58P0M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
To @quiksylver296's point, I have no idea if it's federation approved but I'm not looking to compete, at least not anytime soon.0 -
I have this one and I'm very happy with it. It does hit both hip and ribs, but I'm pretty short.
https://www.amazon.com/Lifting-Iron-Support-Leather-Multiple/dp/B016RAMIUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530551508&sr=8-1&keywords=dark+iron+fitness+lifting+belt&th=1&psc=1
Dark Iron Fitness has the best customer service I've ever seen from any company. And after buying my belt from them, I've gotten a free dip belt and lifting straps from them just for leaving a review.0 -
How do you know when you need a belt ? I don't compete and I typically do higher reps and don't lift near my 1RM. I also don't really squat but at some point I hope that will change.0
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How do you know when you need a belt ? I don't compete and I typically do higher reps and don't lift near my 1RM. I also don't really squat but at some point I hope that will change.
I think - and this is my mindset - that you will need a belt when you start lifting consistently heavy. And, heavy will mean something different for all of us. So, when you are doing the 3-rep sets....or lower....you would likely want to be using a belt. The 5-rep sets, maybe. Possibly.
But, everyone is different. And, heavy will be different for all of us, too.
All of this goes out the window if someone has lower back issues. Then a belt is likely always a good idea (for the added abdominal tightness....well, you know what I mean).0 -
Thanks for all the replies. Im not lifting to compete, just feel that im lifting a lot more now, so want to keep good form but push myself to lift more. Im a manual worker and back injuries are common in my job so the more i can do to prevent this the better. Id say im lifting heavy now, for me anyway, compared to what i started lifting. Currently doing SL5x5 so adding 2.5 kg per session gets hard after a while haha. Thanks for all the advice here. Ill definitely look into the recommendations.0
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LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »How do you know when you need a belt ? I don't compete and I typically do higher reps and don't lift near my 1RM. I also don't really squat but at some point I hope that will change.
I think - and this is my mindset - that you will need a belt when you start lifting consistently heavy. And, heavy will mean something different for all of us. So, when you are doing the 3-rep sets....or lower....you would likely want to be using a belt. The 5-rep sets, maybe. Possibly.
But, everyone is different. And, heavy will be different for all of us, too.
All of this goes out the window if someone has lower back issues. Then a belt is likely always a good idea (for the added abdominal tightness....well, you know what I mean).
All of my maxes are beltless. Hmm...1 -
I lifted beltless for about 18 months, about the time my squat and deadlift crept up to 300 lbs was about the time I starting having lower back pain. MRI showed L4-L5 facet arthritis so I took a month off, pain went away, bought a belt and keep reps <5/set and for those lifts and haven't had an issue since; knock on wood.2
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How do you know when you need a belt ? I don't compete and I typically do higher reps and don't lift near my 1RM. I also don't really squat but at some point I hope that will change.
It's more to "remind" you to engage your core, than to do any supporting itself. I found my squats improved greatly when I added a belt to the mix.3 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »How do you know when you need a belt ? I don't compete and I typically do higher reps and don't lift near my 1RM. I also don't really squat but at some point I hope that will change.
It's more to "remind" you to engage your core, than to do any supporting itself. I found my squats improved greatly when I added a belt to the mix.
^^^ Agree with this and should've clarified in my previous post. The belt helps/forces me to lift with better form which protects my lower back. A lack of focus on form and getting caught up in chasing bigger numbers is what really got me in trouble.1 -
I use the Sheick brand and haven’t had any issues with mine.0
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I typically won't use one unless I am over 80% of 1RM. The one I have used recently is
https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Team-Fit-Weightlifting-Olympic/dp/B07CGBB6S2?pd_rd_wg=2K1c1&pd_rd_r=68ac7622-0a99-47cb-8cbf-d660ffbc909b&pd_rd_w=gukmY&ref_=pd_gw_simh&pf_rd_r=XPC1TGNP5Z0XK14TMBKS&pf_rd_p=b841581f-e864-5164-afa6-4c18a8348879
A belt should be used to brace the core into. Most beginners really shouldn't use a belt so that they can learn to brace the core properly first without a belt and develop more core strength.1 -
Davidsdottir wrote: »LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »How do you know when you need a belt ? I don't compete and I typically do higher reps and don't lift near my 1RM. I also don't really squat but at some point I hope that will change.
I think - and this is my mindset - that you will need a belt when you start lifting consistently heavy. And, heavy will mean something different for all of us. So, when you are doing the 3-rep sets....or lower....you would likely want to be using a belt. The 5-rep sets, maybe. Possibly.
But, everyone is different. And, heavy will be different for all of us, too.
All of this goes out the window if someone has lower back issues. Then a belt is likely always a good idea (for the added abdominal tightness....well, you know what I mean).
All of my maxes are beltless. Hmm...
Mine, as well! And I have tried to use a belt....with both Squats and Dead Lifts! Just can not do it! But, I am "off" so that does not surprise me. :-)0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »How do you know when you need a belt ? I don't compete and I typically do higher reps and don't lift near my 1RM. I also don't really squat but at some point I hope that will change.
It's more to "remind" you to engage your core, than to do any supporting itself. I found my squats improved greatly when I added a belt to the mix.
^^^ Agree with this and should've clarified in my previous post. The belt helps/forces me to lift with better form which protects my lower back. A lack of focus on form and getting caught up in chasing bigger numbers is what really got me in trouble.
AMEN, brother! A big AMEN to that!0
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