To answer your first question deadlift form, it is hard to explain, since there are a few different variations of a deadlift. Number One "traditional" and "Sumo" style. If you are not a competative PL then I suggest that you stick with the traditional style, which I will attempt to explain.

Start with the bar at your feet. Take a shoulder wide stance. Now with your arms down at your side squat down to parallel and take a grip that is wider than your legs. reverse your grip, ie you dominant grip is palm in and your weak grip is palm out. You should be in a position with the bar touching or almost touching your shins. Now is the tricky part, lifting the weight.

drop your hips down so that there is no slack in your arms (arms straight).---take a deep breath-- Now pull the weight upward ---breathing out----with your abs tight---using predominatly your legs, preferablly your glutes, hamstring and then back--in that order-- until you are completely erect. reverse the process during your decent.

Once you have made it to the floor a suggest that you reposition yourself, properly before coducting another rep.

I suggest you by a magazine or book that will show you pictures of the deadlift. It is a very technical movement, which if not performed correctly could quickly end your weight lifting venture.

Second ? Buying a belt. You can get them from just about any sporting goods store, but the quality will depend on your budget. The best belt in my opinion are Cardillo Belts, custom made. do a search on the web But any belt is better than no belt. Hope this answers some of your questions and if I left anything out guys please add on-- DD