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Maxlass
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Fucking beast. Especially no straps.
Mike is a monster and a super smart guy. Most importantly he trains at home and unracks the weight himself benching during meets both of which hit home with MP.
That's a sick setup he has with the deadlift platform. Did you see the specialty bars in the corner? SSB, looked like maybe a buffalo bar, etc
Motivating as hell. There's no way the bar wouldn't just slip right out of my hands were I to ever even able to lift that up lol.
Okay, while I got my power lifters in here, I've decided it's time to get a belt. Hit me with your suggestion guys. I have only used a basic type that my gym has laying around... The kind that that just has holes , which always seem to be too loose or too tight!
As of now I only use it when going over 405. Usually don't feel the need to any lighter than that... Should I anyway just to be safe. Any specific # you recommend to start belting up? Or maybe a certain percentage of your max?
Okay, while I got my power lifters in here, I've decided it's time to get a belt. Hit me with your suggestion guys. I have only used a basic type that my gym has laying around... The kind that that just has holes , which always seem to be too loose or too tight!
As of now I only use it when going over 405. Usually don't feel the need to any lighter than that... Should I anyway just to be safe. Any specific # you recommend to start belting up? Or maybe a certain percentage of your max?
Ozzy619
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Im interested in these questions as well. Ive never worn a belt but after reading this it got me very interested.
https://www.t-nation.com/training/the-belt-and-the-deadlift
DestinedForGreatness
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I just use a shitty golds gym one. The purpose of a belt is to build intra-abdominal pressure rather than prevent the lower back from rounding. The belts that are thin in the front and wide in the back are designed to prevent the lower back from rounding but it doesn't work that way. Look for one that is wide all the way around.
Ozzy619
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Mark Rippetoe suggests no wider than 4 inches as it prohibits a proper lumbar position for dl.
The belt that I bought is an Inzer lever lock 13mm belt. Love that fucking thing. If you opt for a prong style belt get one with one prong. 2 prong belts aren't better and just make it a hassle to get the 2nd prong in when you're tightening it down. Belts usually come in 2 sizes the 13mm and 9mm I believe. The thicker the belt the more support but at the same time the thicker the belt the more rigid they are which may interfere with your starting position in the deadlift. My 13mm gives me a hassle for deads so what it do is wear it with the lever at my back instead of my stomach.
The belt will be uncomfortable at first until it gets broken in. I bruised my ribs bc I had it a bit too tight at first but once broken in it feels amazing. I still get some bruising from time to time where the belt overlaps but those are my war wounds.
There's no hard or set rule on when to where a belt. Lifting with a belt let's you lift more. As you get stronger with the belt you also get stronger without the belt. I usually wear the belt for most of my lifts over 315 but I do do beltless training from time to time. Here's a good read on belts from a powerlifter
http://www.strengtheory.com/the-belt-bible/
The belt will be uncomfortable at first until it gets broken in. I bruised my ribs bc I had it a bit too tight at first but once broken in it feels amazing. I still get some bruising from time to time where the belt overlaps but those are my war wounds.
There's no hard or set rule on when to where a belt. Lifting with a belt let's you lift more. As you get stronger with the belt you also get stronger without the belt. I usually wear the belt for most of my lifts over 315 but I do do beltless training from time to time. Here's a good read on belts from a powerlifter
http://www.strengtheory.com/the-belt-bible/
Make sure it's 4in all the way around. Not the tapered kind.
Ozzy619
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Good info doc. Thanks for the link, Ill check it out.
Yeah +1 for non tapered. My choices are either inzer forever 10mm or lifting large economy 10mm, 13mm is too stiff for regular lifters I believe it only comes needed for extreme heavy lifts but even then I am not sure it is superior. Only use belt on lifts that are questionable like PR or AMRAP.
TheOracle
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+1 for the Inzer Lever. I went with the 10mm as I heard the 13 was for more serious powerlifters and can be a bit uncomfortable. I just got it a few days ago and squatted with it yesterday. Loving it so far.
Real test is this weekend when I use it for heavy squats and heavy deads. I am sure I wont be disappointed.
Be careful when buying a lever belt, levers BREAK. Now from what I remember Inzer offer a lifetime warranty which is nice.
Thanks bros, knew this thread was the right place to ask with the names I saw. I hear the inzer recommendation quite a bit, I'll start looking there.
I plan on really buckling down on my deads as soon as I'm done with this little mini cut now that I found a gym with a good setup (deadlifting with octagon plates... Never again!)
I plan on really buckling down on my deads as soon as I'm done with this little mini cut now that I found a gym with a good setup (deadlifting with octagon plates... Never again!)
DestinedForGreatness
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I bruise my ribs every time I squat heavy. Good to know I'm not the only one lol. Crazy thing is i never notice it's happening. Then I go to take a shower and look like I just played paintball.
TheOracle
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Yes I have heard they can break and Inzer does offer a lifetime warranty.
You may have it too tight if you're bruising frequently. I just loosened mine up the other day bc I was getting bruises just too often. Noticed I can also get a bigger breath of air that way too
TheOracle
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Man I made the mistake of wearing the belt before I broke it in. Had a nice bruise on me. My wife was like wtf is that. I did not even know I had it.
DestinedForGreatness
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I've read that you should be able to fit your hand between the belt and your stomach. I'm able to. Also, I'm able to breathe in all the way. I think I just have sensitive skin as I've always bruised rather easily. When I loosen it one notch, I don't feel like I get adequate pressure.
