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Thread: Why do some people wear weightlifting belts

post 1646774903 09-10-2021, 02:30 PM
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Why do some people wear weightlifting belts

The entire time they’re at the gym? JFL at people that do this chit.

Only time belt is acceptable:
Heavy as fuk deadlift
Heavy as fuk squat
Heavy as fuk OHP


This chomo next to me is using it for biceps lmao
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post 1646775043 09-10-2021, 02:32 PM
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to look like they have a tiny waist and wider back, IMO.


But there is the chance he has a herniated disc or some back injury.
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post 1646775063 09-10-2021, 02:32 PM
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because almost everyone in the gym has no clue what they're doing
post 1646775073 09-10-2021, 02:33 PM
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I use a belt, but i literally only wear it during my top sets of squats and deads, and it comes straight off after the set. Not sure how people wear them the entire session, when you use them properly they are quite uncomfortable.
post 1646775093 09-10-2021, 02:33 PM
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post 1646775213 09-10-2021, 02:36 PM
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because they have weak core / back
same with wrist wraps/straps.. lmao @ weak wristcels

if you use any supplemental lifting "clothing" (belts, straps(you like getting pegged?), etc.. you're a puzi
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post 1646775393 09-10-2021, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted By TappingTheZen⏩
I use a belt, but i literally only wear it during my top sets of squats and deads, and it comes straight off after the set. Not sure how people wear them the entire session, when you use them properly they are quite uncomfortable.
Srsly. When/if I use a belt, I have it tight so it actually does it’s job. I can’t sustain that chit for more than 1 set at a time. Seems like a retard thing to wear for long.
Originally Posted By umadbroski⏩
to look like they have a tiny waist and wider back, IMO.


But there is the chance he has a herniated disc or some back injury.
Probably the former lol.

You’d think if back injury you just rest and don’t risk straining, regardless of belt
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post 1646776203 09-10-2021, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted By SKBeast⏩
because they have weak core / back
same with wrist wraps/straps.. lmao @ weak wristcels

if you use any supplemental lifting "clothing" (belts, straps(you like getting pegged?), etc.. you're a puzi
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post 1646776463 09-10-2021, 02:53 PM
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I use them for bb rows is that ok OP?
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post 1646776643 09-10-2021, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted By Vbrah⏩
I use them for bb rows is that ok OP?
If you’re doing heavy bb rows then sure bby


Lol but srs, at least that requires tension on the lower back.
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post 1646776673 09-10-2021, 02:58 PM
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post 1646778313 09-10-2021, 03:27 PM
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It is on the level of people wearing a baseball cup when working out.
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the best is when wrestlers wear it as part of their ring gear. i lol every time



it was cool when hogan did it though srs
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Originally Posted By umadbroski⏩
to look like they have a tiny waist and wider back, IMO.


But there is the chance he has a herniated disc or some back injury.
I think they do it to look slim. There can't be that many hernias in the gym at once.
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When I had lower back problems, I used to use a lifting belt. Intra-abdominal pressure it gave me helped me a lot my lifting with pain.

These days, I don't lift that heavy anymore and no lower back problems either, so no belt is required.
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you can snap ur back from curls
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Originally Posted By SamIAm1892⏩
It is on the level of people wearing a baseball cup when working out.
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Imagine actually caring about this non issue
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I usually wear mine during the heavier sets of squats/deads/ohp. I've seen ppl wear them during bench. Always lold at that, but maybe I'm missing something? Typically wear my belt almost under my pecs too, so it really isn't around my waist. If you wear it just below your chest, you can typically take advantage of the deep breath you take before a heavy lift.
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Originally Posted By umadbroski⏩
to look like they have a tiny waist and wider back, IMO.
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Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩
because almost everyone in the gym has no clue what they're doing
Originally Posted By arn710⏩
Bodybuilders are largely idiots who can't think for themselves

They see their favorite InstaIdol do something and zero empirical data will change their mind after that
Originally Posted By bov188⏩
If you're wearing a belt properly then there's no way you can keep it on for the duration of your work out
Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩
I think they do it to look slim. There can't be that many hernias in the gym at once.
these

being generousmaybe2% of people in a gym use a belt properly and actually get any benefit whatsoever from it. the other 98% wear it because they think that's what you're supposed to do or that it looks cool
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