is using a weightbelt "cheating"

Randy · 01-24-2004, 09:04 PM

I hear ya Squanto....I'm not a newbie and yet I didn't realize that it is bad to wear a weight belt. I've always used one just for lifting heavy benching 200 and above. I think the point here is that some people over do it with the belt. They believe that it is a tool to prevent injuries and wear it for everything. Doing that I can see could prevent your body from using and defining its natural muscles that are essential for preventing injury.

JerseyDevil · 01-25-2004, 05:39 AM

In the past I used belts and straps all the time. I have long since ceased using them. The reasons for not using a belt are cited above.

Dropping the straps have really improved my bent over rows and pulldowns by increasing my gripping strength. Also, I swear my upper forearms grew close to 3/4" after dropping the straps.

**Mudge** · 01-25-2004, 12:57 PM

My gym will kick you out if you wear a belt on the equipment, that stuff too easily rips up the padding. You dont need it benching if you have proper form, now if I lay flat on the bench it hurts my back.

PreMier · 01-26-2004, 04:10 PM

Well after reading this I have since stopped using my weight belt. Feels nice!

Randy · 01-26-2004, 04:23 PM

Yeah, me too Premier.

01-24-2004, 09:04 PM	#31
Randy Woof! Woof! Woof! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 7,859 Photos: 4	I hear ya Squanto....I'm not a newbie and yet I didn't realize that it is bad to wear a weight belt. I've always used one just for lifting heavy benching 200 and above. I think the point here is that some people over do it with the belt. They believe that it is a tool to prevent injuries and wear it for everything. Doing that I can see could prevent your body from using and defining its natural muscles that are essential for preventing injury. Last edited by Randy : 01-25-2004 at 03:39 PM.
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01-25-2004, 12:57 PM	#33
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,997 Photos: 1	My gym will kick you out if you wear a belt on the equipment, that stuff too easily rips up the padding. You dont need it benching if you have proper form, now if I lay flat on the bench it hurts my back.
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PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,055 Photos: 2	Well after reading this I have since stopped using my weight belt. Feels nice!
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Randy Woof! Woof! Woof! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 7,859 Photos: 4	Yeah, me too Premier.
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01-25-2004, 05:39 AM	#32
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	In the past I used belts and straps all the time. I have long since ceased using them. The reasons for not using a belt are cited above. Dropping the straps have really improved my bent over rows and pulldowns by increasing my gripping strength. Also, I swear my upper forearms grew close to 3/4" after dropping the straps.