Recommendations for a new Weightlifting Belt.

[KnightTemplar]

My old RDX Lever Belt finally gave up the ghost. I need a new belt for Squats and Deadlifts, and I could of course just buy another RDX belt. But I'm curious as to what you guys would recommend.

Thanks.

 

[Poon Goon]

The 4 inch 13mm double suede lever belt I got from Pioneer is one of my favorite gym related purchases. It was kinda pricey at $170, but I'd buy one again without a doubt. Liked it so much I also bought the 3 inch version because I thought it might be more comfortable for deadlift. Bigger version felt fine though so the 3 inch sits there unused. They have customization options, but I went with this because it ships fast. Well made in Texas and very comfortable.

4" 13mm Double Suede Pioneer Embroidered Logo Lever Belt-STOCK

New 4" V2 PAL 13mm Stock Lever Belt. Backed by our lifetime guarantee and quick shipping, you will have this belt in a week. Made in the USA.

generalleathercraft.com

 

[SocraticMethod]

The 4 inch 13mm double suede lever belt I got from Pioneer is one of my favorite gym related purchases. It was kinda pricey at $170, but I'd buy one again without a doubt. Liked it so much I also bought the 3 inch version because I thought it might be more comfortable for deadlift. Bigger version felt fine though so the 3 inch sits there unused. They have customization options, but I went with this because it ships fast. Well made in Texas and very comfortable.

4" 13mm Double Suede Pioneer Embroidered Logo Lever Belt-STOCK

New 4" V2 PAL 13mm Stock Lever Belt. Backed by our lifetime guarantee and quick shipping, you will have this belt in a week. Made in the USA.

generalleathercraft.com

+1 for Pioneer. I got one of the basic ones and it's all I need and more. Only reason I'm looking at a new one is because I lost a bunch of weight and I've now got it as tight as it can possibly go.

 

[ChickenBrother]

The 4 inch 13mm double suede lever belt I got from Pioneer is one of my favorite gym related purchases. It was kinda pricey at $170, but I'd buy one again without a doubt. Liked it so much I also bought the 3 inch version because I thought it might be more comfortable for deadlift. Bigger version felt fine though so the 3 inch sits there unused. They have customization options, but I went with this because it ships fast. Well made in Texas and very comfortable.

4" 13mm Double Suede Pioneer Embroidered Logo Lever Belt-STOCK

New 4" V2 PAL 13mm Stock Lever Belt. Backed by our lifetime guarantee and quick shipping, you will have this belt in a week. Made in the USA.

generalleathercraft.com

+1 to this belt. I have the same one but without suede on the outside:

Brown Leather & Suede Lever Weight Belt-STOCK

13mm Leather/ Suede V2 PAL Stock Lever Belt feature the patent pending Pioneer Adjustable Lever. Made in the USA. Pioneer logo embossed. Ready to ship.

generalleathercraft.com

The lever is bulletproof and overall build quality is amazing. Pioneer offers a lifetime guarantee but I think you'd be hard pressed to ever have to use it.

 

[KnightTemplar]

A follow up question: Lever vs Prongs?

 

[vision1]

Any leather belt that you find comfortable enough will do. Lever vs prongs won't make any difference in your lifts.
I bought a cheap one 15 years ago and it's still going strong with no issues.

 

[Fahcough]

Bought the slap n strap Element 26 and never wear it. Very comfortable, just pointless.

 

[ChickenBrother]

A follow up question: Lever vs Prongs?

Both work and it's personal preference. But as a guy who used to have a leather prong belt many years ago, I absolutely love my pioneer lever belt and think it's the best of both worlds. You can adjust in 1/2" increments (total 1 inch in either direction) without even having to take the belt off, and it's super quick to latch and unlatch. Not even the $280 SBD lever belt can do that (although granted it looks awesome).

And depending how stiff the leather is, a prong belt will require a little more breaking in.

 

[Poon Goon]

Both work and it's personal preference. But as a guy who used to have a leather prong belt many years ago, I absolutely love my pioneer lever belt and think it's the best of both worlds. You can adjust in 1/2" increments (total 1 inch in either direction) without even having to take the belt off, and it's super quick to latch and unlatch. Not even the $280 SBD lever belt can do that (although granted it looks awesome).

And depending how stiff the leather is, a prong belt will require a little more breaking in.

Biggest benefit for me is the convenience of unlatching it between sets. Putting on and taking off my previous prong belt was somewhat of a pain in the ass compared to just flicking the lever. Also, the snapping the lever after a good lift is oddly satisfying.

 

[ChickenBrother]

Biggest benefit for me is the convenience of unlatching it between sets. Putting on and taking off my previous prong belt was somewhat of a pain in the ass compared to just flicking the lever. Also, the snapping the lever after a good lift is oddly satisfying.

Yup agree with all of this. I remember cinching up my prong belt was a PITA and then to take it off, you had to momentarily cinch it even tighter. This lever is much easier and you can just unlatch it between sets and it still stays around your waist.

 

[rikwebb]

SBD Lever everytime!

 

[xPINKx]

SBD Lever everytime!

Just bought one, I'll complain to you if I don't like it.

 

[NoSmilez]

Lever is easier to use than prong. SBD is legit but it's like a 300 dollar buy. I am also not sure how the new SBD belts are like. I got their new knee sleeves and they are kinda trash vs the original ones.

 

[xPINKx]

I got my used SBD-belt yesterday, it's a little banged up from the original owner using it for strongman training, but some scratches don't matter much to me. The build quality and leather are amazing, I'll probably have this thing forever. Absolute unit.

 

[JimRussel]

For your needs, I don't think there's any need to go beyond a good quality brand of 10 mm single prong belt.

Choose whatever high quality brand is easily available on your side of the Atlantic.

 

[JimRussel]

Lever is easier to use than prong. SBD is legit but it's like a 300 dollar buy. I am also not sure how the new SBD belts are like. I got their new knee sleeves and they are kinda trash vs the original ones.

I had a lever belt and switch back to a single prong.

I've seen levers fail during lifts. Single prongs can't fail.

Also, the lore that single prong belts are "hard" to use in any capacity to is vastly overinflated internet lore. I never even considered that when switching back to a prong belt from a lever. Total non-issue.