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.
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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