Belts and Wraps etc.

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youngy		Belts and Wraps etc.	08-04-2009 @ 00:31
crushed the generals chance of 6th place Member 588, 5477 posts SQ 200, BP 100, DL 200 500.0 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq	Been training seriously since january. Enjoying making strength gains and powerlifting. Do you guys think I'm limiting myself by not using a belt and wraps and stuff when training?

paul_richards		...	08-04-2009 @ 00:38
I personally prefer the stiffest possible. Member 158, 3110 posts SQ 170, BP 107.5, DL 222.5 500.0 kgs @ 67.4kgs UnEq	not limiting yourself but a belt helps with stability and is also for safety when going heavy.

youngy		...	08-04-2009 @ 00:41
crushed the generals chance of 6th place Member 588, 5477 posts SQ 200, BP 100, DL 200 500.0 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq	Okay. I see in some logs people work up to like say 85% of 1RM and then say like (belt on) etc. do you think I should do this for my heaviest lifts ie. 90%+ or just keep training with nothing? I'm not sure to be honest. There arent any power lifters at my gym who I can absorb information from so its kinda hard to tell. If stuff like that will keep me injury free or atleast help keep me injury free then it cant be bad.

Thing		...	08-04-2009 @ 08:05
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	i would say build up you core strength first and dont go heavy to quickly. look at the likes of cleggy wigan little_a and boar. they dont use belts as they have trained the core to be strong through there training. may be something to think about

Fatpete		...	08-04-2009 @ 08:18
Hyper obese Pete Member 70, 17891 posts SQ 322.5, BP 205, DL 300 827.5 kgs @ 133kgs Eq	Thing said: i would say build up you core strength first and dont go heavy to quickly. look at the likes of cleggy wigan little_a and boar. they dont use belts as they have trained the core to be strong through there training. may be something to think about I have seen Boar and LittleA use belts.

Thing		...	08-04-2009 @ 08:24
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	Fatpete said: Thing said: i would say build up you core strength first and dont go heavy to quickly. look at the likes of cleggy wigan little_a and boar. they dont use belts as they have trained the core to be strong through there training. may be something to think about I have seen Boar and LittleA use belts. this is true! but what i'm trying to get at is it would be better to develop you natural belt than rushing ahead and using a belt on every set..

little_a		...	08-04-2009 @ 08:27
still a devious weightlifting bastard Member 43, 14374 posts	Fatpete said: I have seen Boar and LittleA use belts. You live life on the edge Ped


MrSmall		...	08-04-2009 @ 13:29
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230 515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq	My 2 cents. I will be using a belt on all the events on my strongman comp on saturday simple because that sort of weight is so much more than what I handle in training, and is a lot more than me, it makes sense. However, I don't in training. But something like a 250kg yoke walk I just collapse under that sort of weight, but I wouldn't wear a belt for my squats.

Paul_D		...	08-04-2009 @ 14:08
Hey mate, my name is Paul Dudley Member 632, 3628 posts SQ 200, BP 155, DL 282.5 637.5 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq	I tend to use a belt on my heavy (above 85% 1RM as you say) squats and overhead pressing, but thats about it. I sometimes deadlift in a belt, but i personally don't feel any benifits to this and even think it hinders me slightly (as i say though, thats just me, it could be completely different for you). What i'm getting at here is that i think you should experiment, see where you think a belt is going to be of use to you, but certainly don't rely on 1 24/7 (don't be the guy that does barbell curls wearing a belt...). Focus on working the core (thats the main thing), but if you feel a belt gives you a physical or even mental (as is the case for me more so than physical i beleive) edge, then by all means use one. Paul

Fazc		...	09-04-2009 @ 13:03
Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts	Thing said: i would say build up you core strength first and dont go heavy to quickly. This. Build up your core first, add belts in later when there is a need for them (i.e. for competition only)

MattGriff		...	09-04-2009 @ 13:50
Member 194, 3976 posts	I only use a belt past 220kg and wraps past 300kg, there is benefit to building p your joints you know

JasonGriffiths		...	09-04-2009 @ 14:20
better at shagging than his big brother Member 392, 162 posts SQ 325, BP 170, DL 275 770.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq	I tend to add a belt at 60% upwards on squats and wraps at about 80%....however lately i have been nursing a knee problem so wraps on sooner.

Fatpete		...	11-04-2009 @ 17:21
Hyper obese Pete Member 70, 17891 posts SQ 322.5, BP 205, DL 300 827.5 kgs @ 133kgs Eq	MattGriff said: I only use a belt past 220kg and wraps past 300kg, there is benefit to building p your joints you know Hmmmm, in a leotard or similar I use a belt and wraps from the low 200s. But in my good suit (IPF), I wrap from the same point but never bother with the belt

Boar		...	11-04-2009 @ 17:44
Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25563 posts Administrator	I havnt used a belt since i was powerlifting last , i believe if your core is strong enough ,you wont ever need one (lol, but having said that , i hurt my back a bit doing 200kg at christmas beltless !! dufusboar) ergo i will probably use one if i go into any comps and knee wraps are a great accessory to squatting

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