Belts & Advice
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| gym_stu |  | Belts & Advice | 15-02-2012 @ 15:27 |
Member 3294, 9 posts SQ 160, BP 145, DL 215520.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | I've suffered with a lower back problem since a teenage. Of late I've been very tender in and around the SI joint and have trouble bending and sitting for long periods of time. I've never beenone for wearing a belt, only thing I tend to use are straps - i know this is probably not to clever and I should use a belt before now. But, hey ho - better late than never - I'm not a massive lifter (but maybe someday). What belts would you suggest, been looking at lever belts rather than buckle! With the lever do you overlap the to ends or should they just meet? Any help would be greatly appreciated - including possible suppliers!! | ||
| danbaseley | | ... | 15-02-2012 @ 15:32 |
 A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4474 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 215485.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | Overlapping, never just meeting. As a lever owner, be warned that you have to unscrew the lever to adjust the belt, so no changing is readliy available if you like the belt looser/tighter for different exercises. | ||
| Spiderdan | | ... | 15-02-2012 @ 15:39 |
Member 3353, 169 posts SQ 200, BP 120, DL 230550.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | Check out Zuluglove if you want a quick release buckle style belt, its pretty cool. | ||
| danbaseley | | ... | 15-02-2012 @ 15:44 |
A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4474 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 215485.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 15.02.2012 @ 15:56 PM by danbaseley Spiderdan said:Check out Zuluglove if you want a quick release buckle style belt, its pretty cool. They never seem to have one in stock. Ever. | ||
| BigT | | ... | 15-02-2012 @ 17:05 |
Red Bull is banned in netball Member 799, 1484 posts | I used to have a lever belt, and recently swapped to a double prong blt from Strength Shop. Can highly recommend it tbh. | ||
| Dan_Evans | | ... | 16-02-2012 @ 10:26 |
Member 2793, 523 posts SQ 245, BP 175, DL 302.5722.5 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq | My current belt: http://www.zuluglove.com/powerlifting-belt--defcon-evolution-2... For the first few months it was very stiff and uncomfortable, but now it is a dream to work with. Seems to be in stock, too! | ||
| danbaseley | | ... | 16-02-2012 @ 10:28 |
A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4474 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 215485.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | I'd go with Dan Evans suggestion (sorry Dan - this is the first time in about a year I have actually seen one available). Seems like a good belt at a really great price. | ||
| gym_stu | | ... | 16-02-2012 @ 18:14 |
Member 3294, 9 posts SQ 160, BP 145, DL 215520.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | Have gone for a strength shop lever belt - but also thinking about getting a Zulu one also!! Thanks guys | ||
| shortandmighty | | ... | 16-02-2012 @ 19:48 |
Aiming for a 250 squat by the end of 2012 Member 1989, 3168 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 270650.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | I can sympathise with you here. I have a similar problem caused by a car crash a good few years ago and then aggravated by falling from a ladder. I actually ended up with SI joint dysfunction. I use a softer reinforced neoprene belt for lighter lifts and then a double prong for heavier stuff, it seems to work for me. | ||
| Shaun | | ... | 16-02-2012 @ 22:19 |
Member 1668, 1499 posts SQ 186, BP 102, DL 211499.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | I've got a Zulu belt and it's a really good belt. Can't fault it at all. | ||