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musclestack
Ok, I've decided on getting the Inzer Forever Lever belt. The only thing I can't decide on is if I want the 10mm or 13mm thickness. I've spent the past 2 weeks reading reviews on both on many different sites; I even read a couple threads on this forum. It seems as though there are pros and cons to both. Here is what I've gathered in my research (yes, some reviews contradict others): 10mm belt Pros: Cheaper Does not take as long to break in Many claim it provides more than enough support, and the 13mm is overkill Allows more mobility when getting into the deadlift position Cons: Does not provide as much support as the 13mm While sufficient for day to day lifting, go with the the maximum thickness allowed (13mm) in competition 13mm belt Pros: Gives more support than the 10mm Better when lifting extremely heavy Once broke in, is just as comfortable (or uncomfortable) as the 10mm and provides just as much mobility in deadlift as the 10mm Cons: Takes longer to break in More expensive Great for heavy squats but some say it's difficult to get into deadlift stance 10mm is all you need; 13mm is overkill About me: 31 years old, 5'8", 220lbs. I compete in powerlifting. So, which would you go with?? As you can see by my stats, I'm not a really tall guy so it worries me about being able to deadlift with it on. I talked to a guy at the gym with a 13mm, and he says he loves it and would never go back to a 10mm...but he's also 6'6" tall. I never thought that deciding on a belt would be this difficult. My first thought was to just buy both, but considering the 10mm is going to be about $80 and the 13mm about $100, I have to look at the financial part of it too. The only belts I've used are old, worn out 10mm double-prong at my gym. Never tried a 13mm, but in all honesty, this is what I'm leaning towards unless someone talks me out of it. Can I get some feedback from members here who have tried both thicknesses?
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