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Short version: What are the pros and cons for using a belt when squatting and deadlifting?
So I've been lifting for a while and normally only used a belt for safety if I was basically maxing on those lifts. But last 2 days I noticed that I could do an extra 30 pounds with proper form for each when repping my normal 3x5.
Wondering if its better to use the belt since it means I can push/pull more weight to work my legs, or if not having the belt is better for stability muscles?
If it matters, I'm 5'8" 155 lbs. and repping 295 squat and 315 deadlift. Trying to recover some of my lost strength when I dropped 50 lbs to not be a fatass anymore without putting much fat back on
So I've been lifting for a while and normally only used a belt for safety if I was basically maxing on those lifts. But last 2 days I noticed that I could do an extra 30 pounds with proper form for each when repping my normal 3x5.
Wondering if its better to use the belt since it means I can push/pull more weight to work my legs, or if not having the belt is better for stability muscles?
If it matters, I'm 5'8" 155 lbs. and repping 295 squat and 315 deadlift. Trying to recover some of my lost strength when I dropped 50 lbs to not be a fatass anymore without putting much fat back on