How many lift with a belt?

[K.Biz]

Well the question is pretty self explanitory. I bought a belt yesterday and did my back day with it and my dead lifts went up 90 pounds.... uhhh mabye i should have gotten this sooner?

I have only used it for my back day, but i think im going to incoperate it in all my training days, i have a feeling this belt could help a lot with shoulder presses with no back support and incline DB's on chest day when i really ark my back on those last couple reps to get the weight up.

so is a 90 pound increase rediculous? or whats the deal? is the belt really giving me an advantage and taking away from gains? or is it wokin in my favor?

[WEBB]

i personally have never used one, my lower back was in terrible condition, major problems and always sore, but i just decided against it and my lower back has gotten way better and stronger....but i know lots that use em and find it helps a lot....

[stacked566]

When I finally got my inzer HC lever belt my lifts went way up too. As far as incorporating it into your training on other days, I think it's a good idea for the heavy sets and its not going to make your lower back any weaker (erector spinae muscles that is), it will just keep your a**ominal cavity compressed to eliminate all chances of a hernia...pretty genius right?

[Ajc330]

i use my belt for squats, deadlifts, and press movements for the shoulders

[number twelve]

i stopped using it completely a few years ago, i think it takes away a little bit from the erectors being strengthened and such. its definately safer tho.

[number twelve]

oh btw kev what is your deadlift number now that you jumped 90 lbs? 100 lbs? lmaoooooo i joke

[naturalsux]

i use a belt for back, legs and chest days. i ve hurt my lower back before, i feel like the belt helps support it. JMO

[Ajc330]

well 12 only use my belt for sets that i go very heavy on, like 3 reps or lower, other then that i can keep good form for the whole set, but if i can only do 3 reps of a weight i throw the belt on because my form my sacrifice thus causing injury

[K.Biz]

oh btw kev what is your deadlift number now that you jumped 90 lbs? 100 lbs? lmaoooooo i joke

You said you wouldnt tell




i was throwing up 5 plates a side for about 9 reps, but with the belt i through it up 15 times, no questions asked, super easy

through another plate on each side and went up 4 times. i was pretty damn pleased to say the least, i like this belt thing

I want that 600 mark!

[K.Biz]

Thanks for the info guys, I think ill continue to use the belt unless i feel im losing strength or its detramental to my gains.

[IronReload04]

All i know is, for me, the belt is a crutch for deads and squats......THe other day, i tried squatting without a belt cuz i didnt bring it, and what is 5-6 reps for me, was a failed attempt on rep number one

[Johny-too-small]

I wore a belt when my back was weaker. I dont squat as much as I used to, but Im catching up.

[Serotonin]

I have a tendency to bend my back too much so I use the belt to keep good form. Didn't see any increase in lifting but I don't like wearing it too tight since for heavy deads I inhale like a rhino... the belt kind of bothers my breathing.

[taiboxa]

i wount touch a belt unless im 1 rep maxing on dead or squat w/ a weight im UNSURE OF GETTING up once.
even on doubles and singles i wont touch a belt..

[IronReload04]

When i squat, i leave ass sweat marks on the floor mind you

[skank]

Had back problems in the past. So I use the belt for squats and deads on the final heavier sets.

[ebjack]

warm up sets...no
working sets..yes...squats deadlift even SLDL

[DSM4Life]

I wont use one till i go really heavy (last set or two).

I only use it for heavy deads, bent over rows, squats, and BB M-presses.

[Kennedy]

Use a belt for MAXS only. Otherwise I don't touch it.


And as for that avatar...I'm just going to pretend its two girls kissing...****.

[Carlos_E]

And as for that avatar...I'm just going to pretend its two girls kissing...****.

Seems we have avatars of 2 and 3 girls kissing. If they are OK, the same goes for 2 guys.

[K.Biz]

Use a belt for MAXS only. Otherwise I don't touch it.


And as for that avatar...I'm just going to pretend its two girls kissing...****.

they dont look like girls to me......

oh cmon man get a hold of yourself, your a man, grab your balls and man up, you cant handle a simple picture? Gay sexuality is everywhere, better start getting used to it.

[ebjack]

And as for that avatar...I'm just going to pretend its two girls kissing...****.

I think they're wrestling and in some sort of hold

[DSM4Life]

they dont look like girls to me......

oh cmon man get a hold of yourself, your a man, grab your balls and man up, you cant handle a simple picture? Gay sexuality is everywhere, better start getting used to it.

, I couldn't agree more.

[firmechicano831]

I use them. It just helps keep my back straight and firm.

[DSM4Life]

I think they're wrestling and in some sort of hold

It sure as hell beats playing "thumb wars !"

[Sir Lifts-a-lot]

belts are ok for max reps but I like to go without for my workouts.

[Kennedy]

Seems we have avatars of 2 and 3 girls kissing. If they are OK, the same goes for 2 guys.

Definitely do not disagree here, just wasn't expecting it.


And I think you guys are right....they are wrestling and the other guy is going to bite the shit out of that other guys lip so he can win...or something....yea.

[LatinoPR]

Never use belt...








LPR.

[thetank]

i dont think ive ever even tried one on...i never had any kind of lower back weakeness or problem tho. if you think it might help ide give it a shot, i know it works for alot of people..
peace
tank

[taiboxa]

It sure as hell beats playing "thumb wars !"

dood that avatar was a seriuos bich slap to me, i so did not see that cmming ><

[ottomaddox]

I haven't used a belt, knee wrap, or wrist staps in over 10 years. I just don't kill myself like I used to.