Do you wear a weight belt for deadlifts and squats?

**stunner5000pt** · 03-03-2006, 07:08 PM

Do you wear a weightlifting belt for deadlifts and squats? Why?

this is probably a dupliate thread... sorry then

**Myka** · 03-03-2006, 07:11 PM

I dont bother...I was thinking about starting though...

**edmen2** · 03-03-2006, 07:14 PM

ive always read that weight belts weaken ur core and i have no problems not wearing them.

**THE_DOME** · 03-03-2006, 07:14 PM

youll start to rely on the support of the belt and develop a weak back

**edmen2** · 03-03-2006, 07:15 PM

even when free squattin heavy!

***SPIKE*** · 03-03-2006, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by edmen2

ive always read that weight belts weaken ur core

They most definitely do.

I see no use for them in ones workout regimen unless they are maxing out. The core is somewhat the anchor of your body, If you rely on constant support (belt) to do your core work then you're taking steps in the wrong direction. Not saying they are a waste, just not needed daily.......

**Tedbear981** · 03-03-2006, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jayhova

They most definitely do.

I see no use for them in ones workout regimen unless they are maxing out. The core is somewhat the anchor of your body, If you rely on constant support (belt) to do your core work then you're taking steps in the wrong direction. Not saying they are a waste, just not needed daily.......

agreed 100%

**bigbouncinballs** · 03-03-2006, 07:42 PM

i never use em... but i been thinkin bout takin one along for heavies cuz id think it'd hold in the hernia ive got above my navel... wanna keep that thing from exploding for as long as possible ya know!

**stunner5000pt** · 03-03-2006, 08:14 PM

im glad to see that most of you guys are against its usage

i personally thik the belt is uncomfortable! But that's probably becuase im not used to it or i was wearing it wrong

**chest6** · 03-03-2006, 08:37 PM

For deadlifts-never.

Squats..I'll put the belt on at either 385 or 405 usually..

**63190** · 03-03-2006, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

Do you wear a weightlifting belt for deadlifts and squats? Why?

this is probably a dupliate thread... sorry then

Yes, only on heavy work sets though.
I was doing Swole Cats leg thing and this dude told me I should be wearing a belt. I was like

Why? It's light weight. That was my last set and I got 15 reps out.

**RuhlFreak55** · 03-04-2006, 08:11 PM

always always always wear a belt when squating and deadlifting......protect the back.....that's what i was always taught

**MartyMcFly** · 03-04-2006, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by edmen2

ive always read that weight belts weaken ur core and i have no problems not wearing them.

My thoughts exactly

**BARLOW** · 03-05-2006, 12:25 AM

i wear one cuz i had double hernia surgery >< i dont care if it works or not, holds my shit in though!

**BIGRTHABETTR** · 03-05-2006, 12:50 AM

I do but not too tight.

**chest6** · 03-05-2006, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by BIGRTHABETTR

I do but not too tight.

thats the point pretty much, to get it as tight as possible...

***Billy_Bathgate*** · 03-05-2006, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by chest6

thats the point pretty much, to get it as tight as possible...

actually no its not

most people that wear them, wear them wrong and crank it on

in fact, it should be lose

the point of it is for you to have to tighen and extend your abdomen fully

when you push out and tighten up, then the belt gets tight

thats the whole point of wearing it, not to sit there and crank it on as tight as you can

yet you see people all the time wearing it cranking it on for every set they do

if anything, save it for max lifts only...that means you should only have it on for like 1 or 2 sets maybe 1 or 2 times a week

i never wear one though, but i dont compete. if i did i would.

**chest6** · 03-05-2006, 01:17 AM

Well sure, you push your stomach out against it, but what good does it serve if it is loose? Doesn't really seem to be supportive anymore, seems like it almost loses purpose.

***Billy_Bathgate*** · 03-05-2006, 01:21 AM

no you push your stomach out you have to use your ab muscles and make them tight

that is the point, to have your core tight and supportive you dont have it so lose it falls of your ass or anything, but when your relaxed it should be loser than a pair of shorts or whatever..or so you can slip your fist in about

tightening it down doesnt do much you dont have to be tight with it, youd otn have to tighten your core at all, just be sloppy and wear a belt..thats just external...you need internal support, thats wear the injury can come from

**chest6** · 03-05-2006, 01:26 AM

Okay, I see what you are saying now. A lot of people would be surprised how much easier a squat would be if they tightened their abs.

When the lifts get heavy and I have to use a belt, when I pushed my abs against the belt, it made the lift much easier.

**Carlos_E** · 03-05-2006, 03:34 AM

I wear it when I go heavy

**GQ-Bouncer** · 03-05-2006, 04:19 AM

though i honestly dont completley understand how it helps me, if certainly makes me feel alot safer when doing sets

**Gra** · 03-05-2006, 04:19 AM

After seeing this I wont use it as much as I did.

**helium3** · 03-05-2006, 05:42 AM

i never wear a belt the only time i would even consider wearing one would be doing an excersize that might need you to lift heavy weights away from the core of the body perhaps heavy bicep curls where the weight in front is pulling on your back and maybe for heavy military press for stability but for deads wtf? whats the point in restricting blood flow and movement of a muscle you are trying to pinpoint,its like these idiots that wear bandages and shit on there elbows for support,pussies, they will do more harm than good imho ,if you cant do the weight properly dont do it at all! so no i dont use belts.

**BIGRTHABETTR** · 03-05-2006, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by chest6

Well sure, you push your stomach out against it, but what good does it serve if it is loose? Doesn't really seem to be supportive anymore, seems like it almost loses purpose.

Herna's push out because of tight belts, puts more pressure, my boy got one from wearing his too tight.