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Recommend me a weight lifting belt and gloves..

secretsydney
secretsydney Posts: 14 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Starting to lift pretty heavy (for me anyways) so need a belt and some gloves and have nee idea which to get, any recomendations?

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  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    I have never used a belt. But I use glove with a fat wrist wrap. I really comes down to what is comfortable for you and your budget.
    I use a Gold's Gym gloves I bought at Walmart :)
    I have to admit I had to stifle a chuckle when I guy walked into the weight room with back belt on backwards, using is more as a belly retainer :)
  • secretsydney
    secretsydney Posts: 14 Member
    fishgutzy wrote: »
    I have never used a belt. But I use glove with a fat wrist wrap. I really comes down to what is comfortable for you and your budget.
    I use a Gold's Gym gloves I bought at Walmart :)
    I have to admit I had to stifle a chuckle when I guy walked into the weight room with back belt on backwards, using is more as a belly retainer :)

    :D
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    One additional point. I found I have to use straps form some lifts as my leg and core strength exceeds my grip strength. I can RDL with 2 90# dumbells with straps but only 45# without the straps.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    fishgutzy wrote: »
    I have never used a belt. But I use glove with a fat wrist wrap. I really comes down to what is comfortable for you and your budget.
    I use a Gold's Gym gloves I bought at Walmart :)
    I have to admit I had to stifle a chuckle when I guy walked into the weight room with back belt on backwards, using is more as a belly retainer :)
    I've worn my belt backwards- but it's a 4" to a front taper- but I need a wider front brace than narrow.

    I wouldn't wear a belt unless you feel like you're unstable and struggling with bracing. It's not a crutch.

    Gloves- I would also avoid them- they aren't necessary. But any pair that makes you happy if you feel them.
  • M30834134
    M30834134 Posts: 411 Member
    edited July 2015
    I've been using Harbinger 1250 Training Grip WristWrap and extremely satisfied with them:
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