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JD		belts in gym	16-07-2008 @ 09:28
Not to be confused with JC Member 60, 366 posts SQ 140, BP 75, DL 150 365.0 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq	ive only ever used my belt at the dungeon, but tend to not use it at the gym. is it worth it? only on the heaviest squats, deads etc to support the back, or will it just make the core weak? see people who where them all the time, but i carnt see that being good for the core? what are your thoughts?

Thing		...	16-07-2008 @ 09:41
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	depends on the person, but you have just opened a can of worms

JD		...	16-07-2008 @ 09:43
Not to be confused with JC Member 60, 366 posts SQ 140, BP 75, DL 150 365.0 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 16.07.2008 @ 09:43 AM by JD thought i might have haha

MattGriff		...	16-07-2008 @ 09:44
Member 194, 3976 posts	I use mine when lifting equipped or on heavy stuff with risk like power shrugs with 340ish etc, other than that I don't bother as I am still developing my lifts. A developed lifter is a different matter and each person is diffeent too, if you don't 'need' to wear a belt and you are not at risk don't bother, if your form is crap even with light weights or you need it as a placebo then wear one.

PorkPie		...	16-07-2008 @ 09:51
Do hugs, not drugs. Member 136, 712 posts SQ 380, BP 242.5, DL 330 952.5 kgs @ 110kgs Eq	Post Edited: 16.07.2008 @ 09:51 AM by PorkPie Some fantastic lemonites don't wear belts, most powerlifters do, certainly in competition. I couldn't imagine taking out a max attempt squat without a belt, personally. For what its worth I tend to put a belt on squatting from 180kgs upwards, and doing pulls it goes on around 220kgs and up - my back doesn't mind the lighter weights sans belt. I have had two back surgeries, but everything has been ticketyboo last few years touch wood. Overall - 1. Find out what fees right for YOU. 2. Even if you do use one, don't come to over rely on it.

just_t		...	16-07-2008 @ 09:51
Mr.Fit Member 164, 5028 posts SQ 170, BP 135, DL 230 535.0 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq	im no expert and have s**t lifts buttttt i do work with and without my belt. wearing the belt, for me anyway, changes the lift slightly and requires slightly different technique. So the way i see it if i practice lifting with it ill get better at using it to its full potential. On the other hand i dont want to become reliant on it so have now introduced beltless stuff too. best of both worlds i guess

JD		...	16-07-2008 @ 09:57
Not to be confused with JC Member 60, 366 posts SQ 140, BP 75, DL 150 365.0 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq	if you don't 'need' to wear a belt and you are not at risk don't bother, if your form is crap even with light weights or you need it as a placebo then wear one. that makes sense to me, i dont need one in the gym, doing fine, although my back can be sore. yes at strongman as i have bust my back before now. i do seem to get back pain just walking tho, which has made me think if there is somat in there going.

JC		...	16-07-2008 @ 10:33
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335 850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	People think I'm daft, but I very rarely wear a belt I will wear one sometimes for heavy (well heavy for me LOL) squats & heavy yoke Anything else a no no for me, find it restrictive on DL especially

Sparrow		...	16-07-2008 @ 20:10
always lookIng for the extra UT2 work. Member 9, 18279 posts SQ 255, BP 167.5, DL 330 752.5 kgs @ 103kgs Eq	JC said: People think I'm daft, but I very rarely wear a belt I will wear one sometimes for heavy (well heavy for me LOL) squats & heavy yoke Anything else a no no for me, find it restrictive on DL especially That's fine mate, I can totally understand why you would do that. Just don't keep moaning to us about your bad back!!!

paul_richards		...	18-07-2008 @ 12:42
I personally prefer the stiffest possible. Member 158, 3110 posts SQ 170, BP 107.5, DL 222.5 500.0 kgs @ 67.4kgs UnEq	I always wear a belt even for warmup stuff

JC		...	18-07-2008 @ 13:41
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335 850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	jonnymills said: JC said: People think I'm daft, but I very rarely wear a belt I will wear one sometimes for heavy (well heavy for me LOL) squats & heavy yoke Anything else a no no for me, find it restrictive on DL especially That's fine mate, I can totally understand why you would do that. Just don't keep moaning to us about your bad back!!! Missed this Millsy, LOL Have always had a glass back, belt or no belt

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