Author Topic: Do you even own a weight belt anymore? (Read 4335 times)

Never1AShow · « **on:** June 22, 2016, 08:16:43 PM »

I do not. It is an entire mystery to me whatever happened to the ones I had. I don't squat much now and can't even bring myself to buy another one. It's like crossing a rubicon or breaking a seal.

Coffeed · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2016, 08:18:41 PM »

Several actually. All professionally embroidered with "NO FEAR."

SquatsRule · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2016, 08:32:17 PM »

Same one I've had for years.

judochoke · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2016, 09:30:36 PM »

YES. USE it for bent over rows, shrugs, and deadliest. does it help, not sure, but i have been using a belt for years.

HTexan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2016, 09:51:01 PM »

Im about to buy one. My L3 is starting to flatten out.

240 is Back · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2016, 10:52:55 PM »

it helps with squats. maybe on deadlifts. Not a lot of use on anything else.

Tapeworm · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2016, 11:44:48 PM »

Sure. Great for curls in the squat cage. And walking through the mall with it over your shoulder. Chicks love 'em.

Kwon · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2016, 12:30:11 AM »

Noper

Primemuscle · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2016, 01:06:13 AM »

Quote from: Kwon on June 23, 2016, 12:30:11 AM

Noper

Yes, but I haven't used that 'crutch' in years. It weakens your back.

US MUSL · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2016, 01:07:18 AM »

Only for squats.

cephissus · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2016, 03:14:45 AM »

used one maybe five times in my life

no idea what they're supposed to make me feel... never felt like they helped anything, even 1%

Mitch · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2016, 04:11:18 AM »

Tried a few times, wasn't feeling comfortable with it, so no.

OneMoreRep · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2016, 04:14:09 AM »

Weight belt.... What's that?

"1"

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2016, 04:15:04 AM »

Quote from: Kwon on June 23, 2016, 12:30:11 AM

Noper

Which is understandable since you don't need a weight belt at home

OneMoreRep · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2016, 04:23:57 AM »

Quote from: cephissus on June 23, 2016, 03:14:45 AM

used one maybe five times in my life

no idea what they're supposed to make me feel... never felt like they helped anything, even 1%

My thoughts exactly...

"1"

Grape Ape · « **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2016, 05:08:32 AM »

Don't use one for anything - deadlifts, squats...nada.

_aj_ · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2016, 05:16:13 AM »

Some days I feel like I need a weight belt to get out of bed. FML.

SuperTed · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2016, 05:23:48 AM »

Never used one. Never felt it was needed even when doing heavy compound lifts.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2016, 05:26:27 AM »

Never used a belt. I have some T6-T7 issues so it wouldn't really help anyway. Back only disagrees with doing standing bicep curls with barbell/cables.

TheShape. · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2016, 05:49:03 AM »

I use mine all the time.

Fortress · « **Reply #20 on:** June 23, 2016, 06:27:29 AM »

Of course. If you're a serious strength trainer, they're extremely useful.

Having said this, I do feel the use of a belt can be overdone. I generally won't use my belt on squats until I've warmed-up beyond, say, 455 or 495, for instance.

All dead warm-ups without. Etc.

Like anything, one must train in the proper way in which to use a lifting belt. For a novice to just strap one on yields little if any benefit.

As always, many ignorant and beginner-types spouting off here on Getbig.