Belt question

[Viskovitz]

The fact that they usually sell replacement leevrs on most webs tells a lot about them.

Anyway, the order is already palced. Weighlifting shoes, 13mm single prong belt, wrist wraps and deadlifting socks. Quite exited to try all of it!!

Thanks guys.

 

[bushman505]

I've been using a single prong 10mm best belt for around 10 years now, it's been awesome.

 

[Robocok]

Is it dumb to lift without a belt? I always figured that if I can't lift the weight without support, then I should be using less weight.

 

[j123]

Is it dumb to lift without a belt? I always figured that if I can't lift the weight without support, then I should be using less weight.

If you can brace your core tightly at heavier loads, then you won't need it. Some guys lift belt-less. I don't put on the belt until its around 75-80% of my 1RM (squats/deads)
The belt isn't a tool to boost your numbers. Thats a slingshot or bench shirt.

 

[belph]

Is it dumb to lift without a belt? I always figured that if I can't lift the weight without support, then I should be using less weight.

The belt isn't something for injury prevention. At the same point in time it's not like a squat suit or some equally ridiculous example. Use it if you want or not.

 

[TheeFaulted]

Is it dumb to lift without a belt?

No.

always figured that if I can't lift the weight without support, then I should be using less weight.

Why would you figure that?

 

[Robocok]

No.


Why would you figure that?

Because if I'm limited by my own body at a certain weight, then I should work on that weakest link of my body, whether it be my core, wrists, or other joints.. I haven't researched it very much, but I probably should. Do you disagree? I'm a noob at weight lifting.

 

[Viskovitz]

Because if I'm limited by my own body at a certain weight, then I should work on that weakest link of my body, whether it be my core, wrists, or other joints.. I haven't researched it very much, but I probably should. Do you disagree? I'm a noob at weight lifting.

This - http://strengtheory.com/the-belt-bible/

 

[bushman505]

Is it dumb to lift without a belt? I always figured that if I can't lift the weight without support, then I should be using less weight.

No

 

[TheeFaulted]

Because if I'm limited by my own body at a certain weight, then I should work on that weakest link of my body, whether it be my core, wrists, or other joints.. I haven't researched it very much, but I probably should. Do you disagree? I'm a noob at weight lifting.

I'd say if you're limited by a weak core, training with a belt will help you increase intra-abdominal pressure to lift more and get stronger, while increasing your core strength at the same time.