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  1. 06-20-2009, 09:15 PM #1
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    Belt - How Tight

    How tight should I wear my lifting belt when I squat? I usually get it as tight as possible.

    I've heard you should leave a little space to flex the ab muscles against - any truth to that?
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  2. 06-20-2009, 10:16 PM #2
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    good question... it seems to go each way with dif people

    when i was younger i would put it as tight as i could, seems to me that it was a wrong way of thinking - it has to cut off blood supply

    as of last few years i just put is snug, if i really wanted to i could go two more holes tighter

    ... but really i think it is presonally pref
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    this might be a little tight for me
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    I personally wrench mine down as tight as possible when I go super heavy, other wise just snug.
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    Quote Originally Posted by amcon View Post


    this might be a little tight for me
    Lol, I've got the same one.

    Thanks for the feedback fellas.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DKU View Post
    I've heard you should leave a little space to flex the ab muscles against - any truth to that?
    Yes you get it tight, but not overly, and then press your stomach against it.
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    I need a new BELT... I rarely use it anyways but its one of those stupid NIKE ones.. you know which one I am talking about.. I only use it when I go over 3 plates... I hate relying on a belt.. I was told the more you use a belt the more you muscles that are necessary for the lift weaken.. ANY TRUTH TO THAT??

    And I usually CRANK it as tight as possible then throw my stomach into as I go through the POWER motion of the exercise.. i.e- when going UP.. kinda relaxed but still pushin' a bit on the downward motion.. AM I DOING THIS WRONG??
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  9. 07-08-2009, 07:29 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Deuce View Post
    I need a new BELT... I rarely use it anyways but its one of those stupid NIKE ones.. you know which one I am talking about.. I only use it when I go over 3 plates... I hate relying on a belt.. I was told the more you use a belt the more you muscles that are necessary for the lift weaken.. ANY TRUTH TO THAT??

    And I usually CRANK it as tight as possible then throw my stomach into as I go through the POWER motion of the exercise.. i.e- when going UP.. kinda relaxed but still pushin' a bit on the downward motion.. AM I DOING THIS WRONG??
    I've heard your muscles get dependent on the belt. I'm not sure if it's true.

    Recently I've been wearing it a little looser so I can flex my stomach muscles. It seems to work.
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  10. 07-10-2009, 09:40 AM #10
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    I have heard if you want to strengthen some of your stabilizers and auxillary muscles during heavy lifts such as deads and squats, you shouldn't wear a belt. However, you gotta balance that with the support it gives and the possibility that it could prevent an injury, or at least mitigate it somewhat.
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  11. 07-10-2009, 09:58 AM #11
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    When I wear a belt I cinch it it as tight as I can, I mean I really pull the shit out of it. However, I only use them on deadlifts, and that is only on my last set or two just for a little insurance.
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