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post 1669079293 10-07-2022, 11:40 AM
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Anyone wear a belt while lifting?

I never have but 2 weeks ago I made a post about popping something while deadlifting. I appreciate whoever posted that guy about doing air lifts and stuff. Pretty much been doing back workouts everyday and got a belt. It’s not bad. I’m going to focus on light dead’s and core stuff until I’m 110% again
post 1669079373 10-07-2022, 11:41 AM
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Used to think belts were for pussies until I snapped my chit up

Belted for heavy dl/squats/bb rows now
post 1669079813 10-07-2022, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted By headturner1⏩
Used to think belts were for pussies until I snapped my chit up

Belted for heavy dl/squats/bb rows now
I feel restricted but man when I took it off I felt like my abs were 10 times stronger.
post 1669079963 10-07-2022, 11:49 AM
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I don’t know what I have but I don’t think it’s my back. It’s like constipation and poop presses against my spine or something inside of me is inflamed. It’s been off and on for years. If I sleep for over 5 hours I will be in bad pain until I poop
post 1669080423 10-07-2022, 11:54 AM
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I don't wear one now but yall makin me scared.
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post 1669080443 10-07-2022, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted By Immichaelski⏩
I don’t know what I have but I don’t think it’s my back. It’s like constipation and poop presses against my spine or something inside of me is inflamed. It’s been off and on for years. If I sleep for over 5 hours I will be in bad pain until I poop
a hernia maybe? I'd get that looked at
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post 1669080583 10-07-2022, 11:56 AM
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On my maxes I do
post 1669080943 10-07-2022, 12:00 PM
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Yeah I have a sweet inzer belt, love that thing. try not to use it too much tho, don't use it for my warmups
post 1669081063 10-07-2022, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted By brahnotah⏩
a hernia maybe? I'd get that looked at
In my back?
post 1669081143 10-07-2022, 12:02 PM
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nope
post 1669082093 10-07-2022, 12:14 PM
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Yeah on squats and deadlifts but it's not really a safety thing. It should allow you to put more weight on the bar. The few times I snapped my chit up I was wearing a belt.
post 1669082913 10-07-2022, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted By Immichaelski⏩
I feel restricted but man when I took it off I felt like my abs were 10 times stronger.
Seriously not trolling here, but doesn't a belt petty much at minimum, hamper the exact muscles that are supposed to deal with that lift?

To me, lifting without a belt may keep my load lower, but I'm actually building those muscles for heavier loads later, vs using an outside force to pump those numbers.

In other words, I'd rather lift X-, without a belt, and work up to what I could lift with a belt, vs the opposite.
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post 1669083313 10-07-2022, 12:30 PM
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Used to when powerlifting. Haven't used one in years now.
I'm back, bitches!
post 1669085123 10-07-2022, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted By Hussar1⏩
Seriously not trolling here, but doesn't a belt petty much at minimum, hamper the exact muscles that are supposed to deal with that lift?

To me, lifting without a belt may keep my load lower, but I'm actually building those muscles for heavier loads later, vs using an outside force to pump those numbers.

In other words, I'd rather lift X-, without a belt, and work up to what I could lift with a belt, vs the opposite.
I honestly feel the same way. Like at work I’m not wearing one. I feel like I did work them though. It’s weird. I’m going to use it on and off I think just to see how it goes. As of now I feel amazing
post 1669085213 10-07-2022, 12:59 PM
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I don’t don’t strength work so I don’t need a belt. I would say if you work in the 1-5 rep range, you should look into it.
post 1669085353 10-07-2022, 01:01 PM
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I wore belts and knee wraps when I would squat heavy, but I don't do that anymore, so I have no need for those.

if you're a heavy lifter, I'd say they're essential for stability and safety.
Wort ew in th wold.
post 1669085373 10-07-2022, 01:01 PM
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Nah.

I train core pretty hard and I also make sure not to ego lift.

Basically if it's heavy to the point I feel strain in my core then either I need a stronger core and/or the weight is flat out too heavy.
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post 1669085583 10-07-2022, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted By Immichaelski⏩
I honestly feel the same way. Like at work I’m not wearing one. I feel like I did work them though. It’s weird. I’m going to use it on and off I think just to see how it goes. As of now I feel amazing
It just seems counterproductive to me. I feel like I'm taking muscle groups out of the process, and not working them with a belt on.

Totally not directed at you at all, but my approach to lifting has always been form based, vs weight. IDGAF if people are laughing at me for lifting "only x weight", while I'm doing it properly. Pretty sure that's kept me from a few injuries.


That's just me though. Everyone is different.
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post 1669086243 10-07-2022, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted By ClivesTriceps⏩
I wore belts and knee wraps when I would squat heavy, but I don't do that anymore, so I have no need for those.

if you're a heavy lifter, I'd say they're essential for stability and safety.
That's kind of my question though. Wouldn't a natural progression to lifting heavy, developing the core muscles over time, be more efficient and practical for the heavy lifts vs needing a belt or wrap?
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post 1669086323 10-07-2022, 01:14 PM
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I wear a belt the entire time even if im just doing isolation exercises srs

Anything to reduce the probability of snapping my back srs
post 1669086393 10-07-2022, 01:15 PM
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I am 41yo with nothing left to prove to anybody but myself...was involved in a pretty nasty car accident in 2018 that has left me with what I assume is permanent damage to my back so I have had to experiment with different training methods to hit certain muscle groups... Having to incorporate a quality weight lifting belt was unfortunately was part of that... well unfortunately at first... Personally I feel like using one helps me focus more on certain muscle groups I am trying to hit int the first place and is not just pretty much standard on leg or back day.
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Originally Posted By Hussar1⏩
That's kind of my question though. Wouldn't a natural progression to lifting heavy, developing the core muscles over time, be more efficient and practical for the heavy lifts vs needing a belt or wrap?
the belt engages your abs, your abs pushing against the belt is what gives you the stability. You're getting core development either way, you might as well add stability, too. Core exercises should always be a part of your exercise regimen anyway.

All of that weight causes your knees to want to move outward. Knee wraps help keep them lined up straight and also add stability. Wraps protect your tendons, too.
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I just love deadlifting. I was warming up on 405 like nothing but this crap is a bit mental. It all started one day when I ate 2 medium pizzas and 8 wings from doninoes and then got on the keg press fully loaded and something popped. Then at a furniture hub a couch was strapped down and I went full speed trying to pick it up and that messed me up bad. Just off and on usually once a year from then.
post 1669092833 10-07-2022, 03:18 PM
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Not anymore. Just disrupts my body positioning.

Bracing core, glutes, back and the other supporting muscles.
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