Reply With QuoteBelts are only really needed when your going to be in a possition where you back could be put under alot of stress (squat, deadlift, ect.) I like the belts by Schiek. Form fitting and comfortable.
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03-03-2004, 01:33 PM #1Registered User
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Lifting Belts
What lifts do you recommend or feel require a lifting belt? Don't use one currently but wonder if that is mistake or not.
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03-03-2004, 04:02 PM #3RAWR! ELITE MEMBER
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Keep doing the lifts without a belt.
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03-03-2004, 04:19 PM #4happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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is using a weightbelt "cheating"
I dont use a belt. Read this to find out why.P-side Inc.
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03-04-2004, 11:06 AM #5Registered User
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thanks
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03-04-2004, 11:15 AM #6Still Growing
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I use belts on squat and deadlift only. I've done it real heavy w/o belts before and ended up screwing up my back. It helps you keep good before while preventing injury. Of course, coach instructs us to wear belts - I never did before I started competing.
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03-04-2004, 03:46 PM #7Super Moderator SUPER MODERATOR
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I dont use one. If you cant lift the weight on your own, dont lift it at all.
Get those abs and that lower back up to par and you dont need one.Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu
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03-04-2004, 04:10 PM #8WNBF Pro ELITE MEMBER
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I agree belts are often over used, but when you have 500+ lbs. on your back it's a good idea to wear a belt.
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03-04-2004, 05:16 PM #9happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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hahaha, how many people here on IM can squat that? Not too many. "SLDL+crunches= Citadel"
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03-04-2004, 05:19 PM #10is bulking
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500 isn't to bad
Nah I can only squat around 415 - 425 
Getting there tho. BTW I never use a belt.
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Personal Bests:
Bench - 235
Deadlift - 315 X 17
Squat - 315 X 11
40 yrd. - 4.65
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03-04-2004, 05:41 PM #11Still Growing
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If i'm doing light-medium weight I don't use a belt, but on deadlift or squat im usually working out 80-85% so it helps me.
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03-04-2004, 07:16 PM #12Registered User
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I don't use one unless I am squating, and I don't use one then until I go over about 350. Better safe than sorry.
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03-04-2004, 07:31 PM #13is bulking
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Yeah, that's true. But you gotta beable to support the weight if you wanna get big. So just build the secondary muscles, so you can suport the higher weights. No assistance = Better Gains. More muscular strain.
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Personal Bests:
Bench - 235
Deadlift - 315 X 17
Squat - 315 X 11
40 yrd. - 4.65
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03-04-2004, 07:39 PM #14Registered User
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More slipped disks......J/K you're right though.
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Good old Needsize and his "fragile" body, doing 600 with no straps, gloves, wraps or belts.Originally posted by scottrtrout
I agree belts are often over used, but when you have 500+ lbs. on your back it's a good idea to wear a belt.
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