Weight belts...

[rotangs on]

I've never used them before...nor do I know much about them. i've been told they're to stop your kidneys from bursting or something like that but the question I have is do they help with keeping your back in line whilst doing squats and deads?

I was thinking of maybe using one while doing deads and squats because I have an annoying lower back, opinions?

[ngapuhi strong]

not to sure what there for but i use them to do heavy squats helps keep back in correct position and stops me having a hernia

[biomax]

Well ,I use mine to increase core stability by pushing out against the tight belt around my waist. A more stable core means better protection for the back and also a better transfer of power from the legs to weight on the shoulders in the squat.

I feel that I can lift bigger weights (in the squat/deadlift)with a belt than without.

I must add that a belt is no reason to neglect your core training as a very strong core is one of the requirements to move big weights and save youre back in the process. The belt just add the little extra for me.

Just my 2 cents.

Going to the max

[Luigi]

yea i use one by will do squats and deads without for warmup sets then use one for heavy sets as it does help with lower back probs, just pulls everything in so ur energy is being focused were it should and not on trynna pop a hernia out ur side.

[Gym rat]

I use my weight belt all the time as well to give me better core strengh and so I wont end up having back problems later on in life.

[Old Bull]

Biomax,

Answered this in a nut shell, depending on your belt you will get a better transference. PL belts are 100mm all the way around where the standard gym belt is padded (not allowed in PL) and a 60mm buckle and tongue.

The technical term is called Core Bracing as opposed to pulling the stomach in to activate TVA. The belts are not pulled in tight like a lot of Gym goers do, we leave one notch loose for Deadlifts. By filling the stomach with air and pushing against the belt, you give yourself a bigger and more stable core area. This also allows pressure off the spine and transfers through this larger area.

A good technique could add up to 20kgs on your lift.

[ngapuhi strong]

Biomax,

Answered this in a nut shell, depending on your belt you will get a better transference. PL belts are 100mm all the way around where the standard gym belt is padded (not allowed in PL) and a 60mm buckle and tongue.

The technical term is called Core Bracing as opposed to pulling the stomach in to activate TVA. The belts are not pulled in tight like a lot of Gym goers do, we leave one notch loose for Deadlifts. By filling the stomach with air and pushing against the belt, you give yourself a bigger and more stable core area. This also allows pressure off the spine and transfers through this larger area.

A good technique could add up to 20kgs on your lift.

wood you use this technique for bodybuilding? deeds n squats or do the belt as tight as possible??

[Old Bull]

Biomax,

Answered this in a nut shell, depending on your belt you will get a better transference. PL belts are 100mm all the way around where the standard gym belt is padded (not allowed in PL) and a 60mm buckle and tongue.

The technical term is called Core Bracing as opposed to pulling the stomach in to activate TVA. The belts are not pulled in tight like a lot of Gym goers do, we leave one notch loose for Deadlifts. By filling the stomach with air and pushing against the belt, you give yourself a bigger and more stable core area. This also allows pressure off the spine and transfers through this larger area.

A good technique could add up to 20kgs on your lift.

wood you use this technique for bodybuilding? deeds n squats or do the belt as tight as possible??

There might be issues in the rep ranges, as we only use belts up around 75% to 85% of our 1RM and in the 1 to 3 reps range. 5 reps you have to reset your breathing after 3 reps, sometimes you can only hold for 2.

If do not mind resetting then i would give it a try, for squats the belt would be tighter by 1 notch. Belt should should be tight enough to get your hand in easy. If you have one of the gym belts not a PL belt turn it around fat end in the front. Just try both ways then decide let us know what you think.

[deeepsouth_nz]

The technical term is called Core Bracing as opposed to pulling the stomach in to activate TVA. The belts are not pulled in tight like a lot of Gym goers do, we leave one notch loose for Deadlifts. By filling the stomach with air and pushing against the belt, you give yourself a bigger and more stable core area. This also allows pressure off the spine and transfers through this larger area.

Correct!

I would say Ngapuhi that its better to hold off on the belts etc and get someone to check your technique is spot on also before resorting to using them and then perhaps only when you wish to push beyond a plateau or are lifting real heavy in those low rep ranges.

[SamWelly]

Where can I buy one from?

[Luigi]

Where can I buy one from?

supplement stores that sell weightlifting gear as well, dont go to places like rebel sport.

[ngapuhi strong]

Where can I buy one from?

supplement stores that sell weightlifting gear as well, dont go to places like rebel sport.

i got mine from rebals, whats wrong with there ones??

[SamWelly]

Where can I buy one from?

supplement stores that sell weightlifting gear as well, dont go to places like rebel sport.

i got mine from rebals, whats wrong with there ones??

You notice the quality of Rebel sports stuff when you go heavy. Ripped some straps last year I got from there :roll:

[Luigi]

Where can I buy one from?

supplement stores that sell weightlifting gear as well, dont go to places like rebel sport.

i got mine from rebals, whats wrong with there ones??

EVERYTHING i have bought from that place has shitted itself and im not rough with stuff, and its all overpriced apart from there sales.

[ngapuhi strong]

i thought twenty bucks for a weight belt from rebal was pretty good, been using mine a year and its still working fine straps from there ten bucks still working good, sometimes its good not to be lifting huge weights aye easyer on the equipment and the joints

[MUSCLEROIDS]

samwelly you can get one from here http://www.xnh.co.nz they have just got some in from the USA and are very good ones or call the shop at 078380915

[big MAC]

The Reebok belts at Rebel are good and I'd definitely recommend them at around $40. Unless you're planning on competing in powerlifting or strongman, they're great. I have one of those and then a thick leather Inzer belt for max attempts. Ideally use a belt as little as possible so you can strengthen your core.

York straps for 10 bucks from Rebel are an absolute joke if you're planning on lifting heavy. I had a spare pair for when they inevitably broke. Now I use ironmind straps, they'll never break, ever. Of course if you're willing to pay 10 bucks every few months for straps, there is nothing wrong with them. Good straps cost 25-40bucks depending on where you get them.

[big MAC]

samwelly you can get one from here http://www.xnh.co.nz they have just got some in from the USA and are very good ones or call the shop at 078380915

If you're going to spend that much money on a belt, in that style, go to getstrength.com or the getstrength shop in Neilson street and you can try them on to boot.

[The Legend Killer]

Yeah my reebok belt from Rebel is working well for me.

[Jasthace]

Well ,I use mine to increase core stability by pushing out against the tight belt around my waist. A more stable core means better protection for the back and also a better transfer of power from the legs to weight on the shoulders in the squat.

I feel that I can lift bigger weights (in the squat/deadlift)with a belt than without.

I must add that a belt is no reason to neglect your core training as a very strong core is one of the requirements to move big weights and save youre back in the process. The belt just add the little extra for me.

Just my 2 cents.

Going to the max

Great answer

I learnt this the hard way.

I did my back in when my core finally gave out supporting after many weeks of constant pounding with heavy squats and bent over bb rows, with minimum rest intervals and no belt.

Its the small muscle groups that give out first.

[biomax]

Great answer

I learnt this the hard way.

I did my back in when my core finally gave out supporting after many weeks of constant pounding with heavy squats and bent over bb rows, with minimum rest intervals and no belt.

Its the small muscle groups that give out first.

[Jasthace]

Bro

Hope the back is sorted out now! Went down with a back injury myself, 3 years ago and could not squat or deadlift for over a year. Being very carefull now when using my lower back during training. Like you say; it is a lesson learnt the hard, and may I add, the painfull way.

Still recovering

At first I could hardly get out of bed or if I lay on the flood I could'nt get up.

I've been doing a lot of chin ups/lat pull downs and heavy db pull overs and can still manage a bit of one arm db rows.

Legs is just extensions and hs curls.

The amount of injuries I've done myself over the years from pounding my body is just sick humour.

[craig.j]

i used a mates belt yesterday for squats as i usually get a mean back pump, so much that it stops me from doing other exercises. i usually end up waddling out of the gym with a sore back and legs that havnt really done all they could.

what i found was that it nearly eliminates the back from the squat which is just what i needed, i will definatley be getting one

ps i could go quite a bit heavier as well 8)

[SamWelly]

If I am keeping to weights in the 3-6 rep range do I need to look at using a belt? Lower back got a bit or a burn up last night but feels sweet now.

[2guns]

a sore lower back pump can go hand and hand with aas use.. something to keep in mind