Help with a belt

fufu · 07-11-2006, 04:22 PM

I'm looking to buy a belt for powerlifting. I have never used a belt up to this point, but I plan on entering a PL competition at some time and I want some experience using one. So my question is, what kind of belt should I get? There are a few different kinds. 4", 6", countered, leather, styrofoam inserts. Are there certain kinds that competitions don't allow? Help?

fufu · 07-11-2006, 07:27 PM

TJ Cline · 07-11-2006, 09:05 PM

First thing you need to do is get the rules from the contest you will enter.

Seanp156 · 07-11-2006, 09:08 PM

Mine's a 4" two prong leather/suede belt. It was ~ $33

The size shouldn't really matter too much... All they had at the gym when I got mine was an XL, and a Small, so I got the XL... I have to use the second to last set of holes, but it works even though it says that's for a 38-44 waist, and I'm around a 33. Will you be ordering it online? I was able to try mine on before I bought it.

fufu · 07-11-2006, 09:16 PM

I got mine online, 6 inch leather 27-36 inch waist. Pretty simple looking one, look sturdy though.

fufu · 07-11-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

First thing you need to do is get the rules from the contest you will enter.

There are none around where I live. I figure I'll seek some out when I head back to college.

Seanp156 · 07-11-2006, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

There are none around where I live.

Not even within a 2 hour drive or so?

You might regret getting a 6" ... I just looked up the details for my NASA meet, and here it is:

There are 4 seperate types of events in most all NASA meets. They are:

* Powerlifting- Squat, Bench Press & Deadlift for your Total. Lifters are allowed to use 4" Belts, Single Ply Squat Suits, Wrist Wraps, Knee Wraps, Single Ply BP Shirts.

Starting this October NASA will offer Drug Free Unequipped Powerlifting (Sq, BP &DL). See our entry form for the 1st Annual Unequipped Nationals.

Within PL'ing you can enter any of the following Divisions that you are qualified for such as:

Pure: Lifetime Anabolic Steroid Free.
Police, Fire & Military: Full Time Police, Fire or Military personnel, Anabolic Steroid Free for minimum 3 years.
Natural (Open): Anabolic Steroid Free for minimum 3 years.
High School: Currently HS enrolled lifters, Anabolic Steroid Free for life. $30.00 Entry Fee!
Teenage: 13-19 years of age, Anabolic Steroid Free for life.
Junior: 13-23 years of age, Lifetime Anabolic Steroid Free.
Intermediate: 24-29 years of age, Lifetime Anabolic Steroid Free.
Sub-Masters 1: 30-34 years of age, Anabolic Steroid Free for minimum 3 years.
Sub Masters 2: 35-39 years of age, Anabolic Steroid Free for minimum 3 years.
Sub-Masters Pure: 30-39 years of age, Lifetime Anabolic Steroid free lifters only.
Masters-1: 40-49 years of age, Anabolic Steroid Free for minimum 3 years.
Masters-2: 50-59 years of age, Anabolic Steroid Free for minimum 3 years.
Masters-3: 60+ years of age, Anabolic Steroid Free for minimum 3 years.
Masters-4: 70 years of age and older, Anabolic Steroid Free for minimum 3 years.
Masters-Pure: 40+ years of age, Lifetime Anabolic Steroid Free lifters only.

MyK · 07-11-2006, 09:55 PM

pwned!

fufu · 07-12-2006, 09:14 AM

fufu · 07-12-2006, 09:15 AM

Eh, I can get a 4 inch one for 20 bucks.

fufu · 07-12-2006, 10:23 AM

I changed my order, it was soon enough. I randomly searched through PL federation rules and everyone said "No belts wider than 10 cm". Which equates to like 3.97 inches.

Seanp156 · 07-12-2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

I changed my order, it was soon enough. I randomly searched through PL federation rules and everyone said "No belts wider than 10 cm". Which equates to like 3.97 inches.

Nice. I have to get a fucking 1 piece wrestling suite for my meet... Ghey.

fufu · 07-12-2006, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanp156

Nice. I have to get a fucking 1 piece wrestling suite for my meet... Ghey.

lawl, I was reading the rules and I noticed that.

07-11-2006, 04:22 PM	#1
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,447 Photos: 7	Help with a belt I'm looking to buy a belt for powerlifting. I have never used a belt up to this point, but I plan on entering a PL competition at some time and I want some experience using one. So my question is, what kind of belt should I get? There are a few different kinds. 4", 6", countered, leather, styrofoam inserts. Are there certain kinds that competitions don't allow? Help?
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Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,265 Photos: 11	Mine's a 4" two prong leather/suede belt. It was ~ $33 The size shouldn't really matter too much... All they had at the gym when I got mine was an XL, and a Small, so I got the XL... I have to use the second to last set of holes, but it works even though it says that's for a 38-44 waist, and I'm around a 33. Will you be ordering it online? I was able to try mine on before I bought it.
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07-11-2006, 09:16 PM	#5
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,447 Photos: 7	I got mine online, 6 inch leather 27-36 inch waist. Pretty simple looking one, look sturdy though.
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

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MyK Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: consumerville! Posts: 10,201 Photos: 1	pwned!

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fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,447 Photos: 7
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07-12-2006, 09:15 AM	#10
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,447 Photos: 7	Eh, I can get a 4 inch one for 20 bucks.
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

07-12-2006, 10:23 AM	#11
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,447 Photos: 7	I changed my order, it was soon enough. I randomly searched through PL federation rules and everyone said "No belts wider than 10 cm". Which equates to like 3.97 inches.
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

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