advices on a new lifting belt

[buffdnet]

I currently use an old golds 4 inch leather belt.
it needs replaced and I'm looking for advices.
I would prefer to stay with a 4 inch but ive never used
any other type than leather.  which has gotta be about as
dated as i am i rectum.

do consider i'm natural and all swimmer. my big weights are
prolly warm ups for many of you but I still need some support
cuz my L5 has a spondolo and is fractured.
thanks brothers

[LMV]

    Learn proper form and technique. The better your form, the better your results — and the less likely you are to hurt yourself.
    Spare your back. When you're lifting weights, keep your spine in a stable, neutral position. When you're picking up weights or putting them down, lift with your legs — not your back.
    Ask for help. If you're lifting heavy weights, ask a training partner to spot you.

[oldtimer1]

There are many Olympic lifter lifting over 450lbs over head from the ground without a belt.

[chaos]

Inzer lifetime warranty.

[MisterMagoo]

There are many Olympic lifter lifting over 450lbs over head from the ground without a belt.

and just as many who do use a belt as well as knee sleeves. do what's comfortable.

http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Belt-2004-Medium/dp/B001181VEY/

that's the winner. minimal, doesn't act like armor, just kinda gives you a little hug around the middle to help remain stable.

[SquatsRule]

I currently use an old golds 4 inch leather belt.
it needs replaced and I'm looking for advices.
I would prefer to stay with a 4 inch but ive never used
any other type than leather.  which has gotta be about as
dated as i am i rectum.

do consider i'm natural and all swimmer. my big weights are
prolly warm ups for many of you but I still need some support
cuz my L5 has a spondolo and is fractured.
thanks brothers

The cheapo golds works just fine. It depends how much support you need.

[_aj_]

Inzer lifetime warranty.

Worth the money. If I used a a belt, this.

[basil]

Grow some 'nads and drop the belt.  While you're at it, drop the wrist straps too.  The only thing you need is knee sleeves to keep the joints warm.

[MisterMagoo]

Inzer lifetime warranty.

depends on what you're using it for and your body type. i'm a skinny bastard so it digs into my hipbones and those things are awful for oly lifts. if you've got some meat on you and primarily will be doing pulls/squats in it? inzer all the way. lever belt if you can afford it. going from buckle to lever was a revelation.

[buffdnet]

Inzer lifetime warranty.

thank you chaos.
thank you mr. magoo.  that's what i use a belt for, added stability.

LMV thanks for the tips.  i'm well experienced. 25 years and 1 comp.
I made my best gains when i threw away all that strict form stuff.
except for deads and squats.  the pros use shitty form and partial reps for a reason.
I never bad mouth them for doing so rather I shut the fuck up and enjoy the benefit
of higher training poundages and more muscle.

I have life threatening medical issues and multiple injuries and genetic south of goodrums.
but I am seriously considering a run at a trophy next year. 
I may not get another chance.
the guys in shorts rather put me off from competing but in the 55 n older natural masters
(60 if i don't hurry) maybe I have a shot if i string together several shows. 
I want one of them swords brothers. 
if not I know one thing,

I may be old but I'm a bad ass
because I do even lift bro. 
I can bring on the rage, hate and violence.
I understand intensity.

respect to those that have replied.

[MP]

http://www.cardillousa.com/

[buffdnet]

http://www.cardillousa.com/

dunno how ive forgotten that brand name.
thank you

[the trainer]

I never wear a lifting belt and i never have back problems, deadifts and proper form is all you need.

[MP]

This one rules. It will never wear out.

http://www.cardillousa.com/product/powerlifting-weight-belt-410gl/

[Fuzzy Nuts]

Cardillo or Bob's Belts are nice. I had a custom belt made by Bob that says 'HORNEY' on the back.

[bigbadwolfe]

Inzer or Anderson powerlifting both make great belts for Bodybuilding and Powerlifting

[buffdnet]

I never wear a lifting belt and i never have back problems, deadifts and proper form is all you need.

unless you already have an injury or birth defect.
my L5 is either due to 10 years as a concrete finisher or a birth defect.
what I choose to do is to error on the side of safety and leave the ego
to you children

[buffdnet]

Inzer or Anderson powerlifting both make great belts for Bodybuilding and Powerlifting

thank you.  you a pro bodybuilder?  i know nothing about you.

[bigbadwolfe]

Pro Bencher ~ Raw and Shirted

[WOOO]

walmart $3.99

less risk of injury wearing that

[MisterMagoo]

thank you.  you a pro bodybuilder?  i know nothing about you.

wolfe is a goliath. one of the best in the game. there's a pic of him somewhere holding a magazine in a convenience store that just made me laugh the first time i saw it for how absurd it looked.

[buffdnet]

wolfe is a goliath. one of the best in the game. there's a pic of him somewhere holding a magazine in a convenience store that just made me laugh the first time i saw it for how absurd it looked.

thank you wolfe and mr magoo.  very cool to be in such company.
respect gentlemen

[ESFitness]

I always use the INZER single prong powerlifting belts. I think I have 10mm belts... they're the thinner of the two "lifetime" belts or something.. I believe there's 10mm and 13mm.. or something like that. I love the thinner ones.... (they're damn sure not "thin" and take some time to break in)

I've never felt good about using a typical 'bodybuilding-style' lifting belt.. I don't they provide support at all.

I've always been tempted to get a lever-belt from Inzer, but my waist is fairly small now and if I start wearing a belt again my waist will surely expand. but I don't push heavy weights anymore. 505/525 for 5 or so is about as heavy as i'll squat anymore and I don't need a belt for that.

[The Showstoppa]

Just be sure it matches your shoes. 

[Mr Nobody]

Rob Ward wears a lifting belt all day everyday.