weight lifting belts

[KPK]

Do you guys use lifting belts for lifts other than heavy squats? Over the years I've suffered slipped disc,bulging disc,and a ruptured disc. Seated military presses kill my lower and mid back. Even seated dumbbell curls hurt my back if I don't use a belt.

 

[Gymjunkie70]

Do you guys use lifting belts for lifts other than heavy squats? Over the years I've suffered slipped disc,bulging disc,and a ruptured disc. Seated military presses kill my lower and mid back. Even seated dumbbell curls hurt my back if I don't use a belt.

If the belt helps than use it.I do have back pain from time to time and it feels safer for me to use it when I go heavy on certain lifts.

 

[Docd187123]

I use a belt often times on squats, deadlifts, and OHP. Not all the time as beltless work does have it's place but rarely on any other lifts than those n

 

[Mayne]

Even seated dumbbell curls hurt my back if I don't use a belt.

Use one then, even if none of us used would being in pain be wiser?

 

[ruckin]

I've never used a belt and don't think I ever will, and I have a much stronger core because of it.

Not a fan of belts at all unless someone using one competes in powerlifting.

 

[KPK]

Thanks for the reply s. I have really neglected building my lower back because of pain and fear of getting hurt again. Buy I think I will start trying light deadlifts again in hopes of strengthening my lower back.

 

[freestanding]

Try incline seated curls , might help

 

[TANGO.ECHO.KILO]

good looking bulldog

 

[KPK]

Thanks,she was 34lbs of dynamite.

 

[Ozzy619]

Does anyone here use a spud belt? I was reading about it on another thread, I think doc was talking about them. Are they any good for powerlifting? 2Ply or 3ply?

 

[Masters Power]

Does anyone here use a spud belt? I was reading about it on another thread, I think doc was talking about them. Are they any good for powerlifting? 2Ply or 3ply?

Spud belt will work for anyone but seems to be better for bigger guys.

 

[Ozzy619]

Spud belt will work for anyone but seems to be better for bigger guys.

Damn lol hes a big guy and he wears his belt super high

 

[Mayne]

Damn lol hes a big guy and he wears his belt super high

 

[devildog93]

Good shit Mayne. I think i am going to try this probably starting with deadlift. I will get back to you guys with how it goes. I figure it will take a couple of weeks to get used to.

 

[Docd187123]

I'd use a spud belt to pull in but i won't squat in anything but my Inzer. I fuxking love that belt!

 

[Ngtmarpete]

I'd use a spud belt to pull in but i won't squat in anything but my Inzer. I fuxking love that belt!

Which Inzer do you use? Been thinking about getting the Forever Lever Belt 13mm.

 

[Docd187123]

Which Inzer do you use? Been thinking about getting the Forever Lever Belt 13mm.

That's actually the exact belt I use. Absolutely love it.

 

[Ngtmarpete]

That's actually the exact belt I use. Absolutely love it.

Just ordered one. Thanks!

 

[Wunderpus]

I've never used a belt and don't think I ever will, and I have a much stronger core because of it.

Not a fan of belts at all unless someone using one competes in powerlifting.

Up until about a week ago I felt the same way.

Things have slowly changed for my lower back during high volume squats. First 5 or 6 sets everything is good to go. Set 7-10 my lower back is tight and cramping, no matter what I do. So, the belt comes out. I figure the miniscule amount of core strengthening I am missing in those 3 sets is worth losing over not hurting my back.

I purchased a Shiek leather belt and honestly couldn't be happier. I think it's hilarious when guys are wearing belts for bicep curls, for example, but for squats/deads/etc it does make some sense.