Weight belt help!

Kestrelwings
Kestrelwings Posts: 238 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
:blushing: Dumb question I know, but I am not sure which size belt to get. I am a woman, and as the only ones sold locally are men's I can't find anywhere that sells ones small enough so I can try one on. I am having to venture online.

I am looking at Harbinger as they seem to do ladies ones, but don't know if I should go for a small or extra small as either would technically 'fit'. My waist size is at the upper end of the XS range, and the lower end of the S range.

Any advice? :ohwell:

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  • Lofteren
    Lofteren Posts: 960 Member
    This is the best weightlifting belt on the market for the money:

    http://www.liftinglarge.com/Economy-Lever-Belt

    I have one and it is a great investment. You'll never have to buy another one and it provides great support. There's a sizing chart on the website and you can get it in a bunch of different colors. Liftinglarge.com has great customer service and ships promptly; I've always had a good experience with them and recommend them highly.
  • Kestrelwings
    Kestrelwings Posts: 238 Member
    It looks perfect, and I guess if it will last 'forever' it is not so pricey. Unfortunately (I should have said!) I am in the UK :-(
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    not sure a belt is needed at the moment for you.

    How long have you been lifting? how heavy are your lifts?

    I have been going for 6months and DL over 200lbs and squat 180 and I don't use a belt yet.
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    not sure a belt is needed at the moment for you.

    How long have you been lifting? how heavy are your lifts?

    I have been going for 6months and DL over 200lbs and squat 180 and I don't use a belt yet.

    This. I have been told not to use a belt until it gets so heavy I can't possibly keep form (ie start rounding my back) without a belt. Using a belt early on isn't doing your core any favors.
  • Fittreelol
    Fittreelol Posts: 2,535 Member
    not sure a belt is needed at the moment for you.

    How long have you been lifting? how heavy are your lifts?

    I have been going for 6months and DL over 200lbs and squa 180 and I don't use a belt yet.

    This. What are your lifting goals? Why are you buying a belt?
  • Kestrelwings
    Kestrelwings Posts: 238 Member
    I have been lifting for about 6m, I am 5'5" and weigh 51kg/112lbs and DL 70kg/154lb
    I want to build muscle and, more importantly, strength.

    Belt was suggested by trainer for use on specific lifts as I am finding it difficult to keep my spine straight on some of the lifts and am hyperextending on the OHP. My core itself is pretty strong: I can plank for 3min with 10kg balanced on my back - but not without begging for mercy by the end ;-) , but I have a pelvis injury that is not helping things.
  • dylan1965
    dylan1965 Posts: 10
    a belt helps whether you are lifting light or heavy. i'd probably guess you need a XS
  • Fittreelol
    Fittreelol Posts: 2,535 Member
    I might argue you have core endurance, but not necessarily core strength. (With strength being defined as a maximal effort..)

    A belt a a tool to help you lift more; it won't magically address your form issues.

    With that being said I would get a S if I were you. You sound very petite, and thus chances are if you changed size it would be up rather than down.

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