When to use a belt?

roastchicken · 08-04-2009, 06:44 AM

hi

Is there a set standard for when it becomes neccesary to begin using a belt?

i realise this question is open to a lot of crossfire but thats the simplest way i can lay it out. i am talking about only using a belt for squats and deads ,i have never used one and have been instructed in the past that it is not neccesary until you are lifting more than 1.5 x bodyweight as a general rule. as far as squats go i am not currently lifting bodyweight but i am pulling 1.5 x bodyweight in the deadlift.

opinons on this topic appreciated

rahaas · 08-04-2009, 09:03 AM

I only use one over body weight on deads & squats only. I screwed up my back several years ago but am much stronger & much more attentive to form now but just don't want to take chances of going through that again.

gtbmed · 08-04-2009, 10:31 AM

I use it at times even on non-heavy lifts. I use it for deads/squats. It's a good way to teach yourself to breathe air into your diaphragm and push your abs out. It builds a strong foundation for squats/deads.

Emfan86wa · 08-04-2009, 02:29 PM

I was using a belt the other day when doing dead lifts and i felt a pinching sensation in my lower abs it hurt so bad I had to take off the belt and do them without. Was I wearing it too tight or something. Sorry not trying to hijack the thread

**Gazhole** · 08-04-2009, 02:34 PM

I would use it very sparingly. Only for 1RM attempts if you NEED that extra support. The problem with using belts is that it stabilizes your core for you, so your core muscles aren't doing as much work.

If you do this too often you could end up compromising your core muscles to some extent.

08-04-2009, 06:44 AM	#1
roastchicken Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 140	When to use a belt? hi Is there a set standard for when it becomes neccesary to begin using a belt? i realise this question is open to a lot of crossfire but thats the simplest way i can lay it out. i am talking about only using a belt for squats and deads ,i have never used one and have been instructed in the past that it is not neccesary until you are lifting more than 1.5 x bodyweight as a general rule. as far as squats go i am not currently lifting bodyweight but i am pulling 1.5 x bodyweight in the deadlift. opinons on this topic appreciated My current journal - http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/on...more-best.html enter this code at the checkout at myprotein.co.uk to recieve a discount ! MP72221

08-04-2009, 09:03 AM	#2
rahaas Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 880 Photos: 1	I only use one over body weight on deads & squats only. I screwed up my back several years ago but am much stronger & much more attentive to form now but just don't want to take chances of going through that again. *No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.*

08-04-2009, 10:31 AM	#3
gtbmed Greg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 370	I use it at times even on non-heavy lifts. I use it for deads/squats. It's a good way to teach yourself to breathe air into your diaphragm and push your abs out. It builds a strong foundation for squats/deads. gtbmed's strength journal

08-04-2009, 02:34 PM	#5
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 8,003 Photos: 19	I would use it very sparingly. Only for 1RM attempts if you NEED that extra support. The problem with using belts is that it stabilizes your core for you, so your core muscles aren't doing as much work. If you do this too often you could end up compromising your core muscles to some extent. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

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08-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#4
Emfan86wa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7	I was using a belt the other day when doing dead lifts and i felt a pinching sensation in my lower abs it hurt so bad I had to take off the belt and do them without. Was I wearing it too tight or something. Sorry not trying to hijack the thread