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what kind of back issues do you have? NOT using a belt will actually help to strengthen it in many cases.Zac_Champigny said:I was reading on a site that if you have back issues, belt squats are a great way to still be able to squat. Using google.com however, I could not find images showing how to perform the excersize. Does anyone know where I could find a walkthrough. Also, is this excersize a good one?
My L5S1 disk is out of place. It is called Spondliothesis. I also have Scoliosis. My orthopedist told me basically never to put direct pressure on my spine doing excersizes like squats. This belt concept sounds like it could solve alot of problems for me.The13ig13adWolf said:what kind of back issues do you have? NOT using a belt will actually help to strengthen it.
i am no doctor. being that you're seeing an orthopedist, have you asked him for his thoughts? you could always get a second opinion but you don't want to cause any further damage so i wouldn't go trying things out that you read on the net without clearance.Zac_Champigny said:My L5S1 disk is out of place. It is called Spondliothesis. I also have Scoliosis. My orthopedist told me basically never to put direct pressure on my spine doing excersizes like squats. This belt concept sounds like it could solve alot of problems for me.
The13ig13adWolf said:what kind of back issues do you have? NOT using a belt will actually help to strengthen it in many cases.
When I read about this belt squat, it said it was perfect for people with lower back problems becuase it does not stress your spine. I'm gonna GUESS that you puta belt around your waste and do squats like that. I'm just looking for someone who could give me a more accurate portrayal of how to do the excersize. I'll be able to tell right away by looking at it if it will bother my back. The orthopedist gave me an outline, but I basically know whats gonna hurt me or not.The13ig13adWolf said:i am no doctor. being that you're seeing an orthopedist, have you asked him for his thoughts? you could always get a second opinion but you don't want to cause any further damage so i wouldn't go trying things out that you read on the net without clearance.
Zac_Champigny said:My L5S1 disk is out of place. It is called Spondliothesis. I also have Scoliosis. My orthopedist told me basically never to put direct pressure on my spine doing excersizes like squats. This belt concept sounds like it could solve alot of problems for me.
whoops. my misunderstanding...Thunder said:I don't think he's referring to using a belt while lifting, but to an exercise called Hip Belt Squats.
I had it one post after he posted what he had said. I don't know how either one of us can prove who had it first, so Mines stayin =-PThermal2 said:AND NO THE hell you didnt take p-funks saying and make it your sig, SUCH AS I HAVE!! unfortunatly I have had it first, and you know what they say." I get it"
P-funk said:if you are interested. They sell hip belts at ironmind.com
I would go to a sports medecine doctor to get your opinion on training. That and a phyiscal therapist or orthopedist that specializes in this type of thing. My guess would be that your doctor doesn't know much about weightlifting or what it is you are trying to do. In general primary care physicians don't know jack about weight training and it is much easier for them to say "just stop doing it" instead of trying to learn. Go to a specialist and laern more about your problem.
My actual primary care physician was like OMG DON'T EVER DO ANOTHER ATHLETIC THING AS LONG AS YOU LIVE