Lifting Belts...When do you use them?

davidpr21 · 06-05-2007, 07:13 PM

G'day guys and girls...

Just wondering how often everyone here uses Lifting belts...

I've read and heard a lot of contradicting views on this topic...Some people say only use with heavy Squats/deadlifts while others will take it a step further and use them when performing others like standing Barbell curls, bench press etc...

Personally I find it better to just use proper form when performing squats to bring in stabilizers and haven't had any issues to date...

Intrested in other peoples views

Triple Threat · 06-05-2007, 07:38 PM

When? Never.

MeatZatk · 06-05-2007, 07:44 PM

never. I used them in high school when I didn't know any better.

Rubes · 06-05-2007, 07:46 PM

i kinda half use them because my coach makes us wear them i put it on but its never tight enough to do anything unless im going for a 3-5 rep max

ReproMan · 06-05-2007, 08:01 PM

I've never even tried one on before.

**CowPimp** · 06-05-2007, 09:02 PM

I don't use them. However, I'm not against using them for big structural compound movements at higher intensities. If you want to strap one on for a 3RM squat, I won't hold it against you. If you wear them for your 15 reps curls, then stop.

Phred · 06-05-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CowPimp

I don't use them. However, I'm not against using them for big structural compound movements at higher intensities. If you want to strap one on for a 3RM squat, I won't hold it against you. If you wear them for your 15 reps curls, then stop.

What if I am doing curls in the power cage....should I use a belt then???

fufu · 06-06-2007, 06:24 AM

I've used them for squats and deadlifts on 5 or less rep sets. But I have done way more 5 or less rep sets without a belt than I have with. Generally, I try not to use it as much as possible. I will on a rare occasion, usually when going for a very heavy PR. I still try to keep in my mind how much I can do with and without a belt on any given movement.

PWGriffin · 06-06-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Phred

What if I am doing curls in the power cage....should I use a belt then???

power curlz?

**Gazhole** · 06-06-2007, 06:59 AM

I use one when im doing leg curls.

True story.

**P-funk** · 06-06-2007, 07:07 AM

i wear one around all day. i tighten it when it is time to take a shit.

PWGriffin · 06-06-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

i wear one around all day. i tighten it when it is time to take a shit.

remember the time you forgot to loosen it back up and shat urself when u sneezed?

fatmuscles · 06-06-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PWGriffin

remember the time you forgot to loosen it back up and shat urself when u sneezed?

my message serves no perpose lol,

**Gazhole** · 06-06-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PWGriffin

remember the time you forgot to loosen it back up and shat urself when u sneezed?

Those poor women...ive never heard Nuns swear like that...

MeatZatk · 06-06-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PWGriffin

remember the time you forgot to loosen it back up and shat urself when u sneezed?

That's quite possibly the funniest thing I've ever read on this site.

StanUk · 06-06-2007, 12:20 PM

lol!

camarosuper6 · 06-06-2007, 12:41 PM

Only when doing heavy squats or deadlifts.

Other than that, it just looks silly.

KelJu · 06-06-2007, 01:40 PM

I use to think I needed one for heavy squats. Someone stole my belt, so I am without one. It might have been the best thing to ever happen to me, because I realize now that I don't need it. Now I never use one.

**Jodi** · 06-06-2007, 01:54 PM

I've never used one in my life.

Double D · 06-06-2007, 01:56 PM

A belt is like a crutch.....if you can squat or dead without one, then why have one?

camarosuper6 · 06-06-2007, 01:57 PM

Safety.

If Im putting over 450lbs on my back, I like to think my spine will have as much support as possible.

DOMS · 06-06-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by camarosuper6

Safety.

If Im putting over 450lbs on my back, I like to think my spine will have as much support as possible.

I read an article over on T-Nation that simply stated that everyone has a structural limit of how much their spine can take. When you exceed this limit, you'll injure, and re-injure, yourself. The article made sense. So, if I should reach that point, it's either time to back off or get some help in the form a belt. But, until then, I'll go belt-less.

camarosuper6 · 06-06-2007, 02:31 PM

Ive read articles both in favor and against belt use.

Obviously, if you are comfy without it, by all means.

I feel better with it in.

DOMS · 06-06-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarosuper6

Ive read articles both in favor and against belt use.

Obviously, if you are comfy without it, by all means.

I feel better with it in.

You misunderstand.

If ever the day should come that my squat moves into the 400 pound range, I think that I'd be just fine with using a belt.

KelJu · 06-06-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DOMS

You misunderstand.

If ever the day should come that my squat moves into the 400 pound range, I think that I'd be just fine with using a belt.

Yeah 400 is about my structural limit. I am betting that I would either rupture a disk or squirt my intestines out of my ass squatting 405 with no belt.

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