Group: Strength & Powerlifting

Strength & Powerlifting
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 39, Messages: 16459

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Belts

smallbig
smallbig
Posts: 86
Joined: 2004/12/27
Canada
2005/01/07, 08:34 PM
When should you start wearing a belt, also are some belts better then others. If so what ones and why?
bigandrew
bigandrew
Posts: 5,146
Joined: 2002/10/21
United States
2005/01/07, 08:37 PM
I don't wear one anymore, cause I found out my core wasn't as strong as I thought it was. So now I have one but I just keep in my closet. Unless your powerlifting going for a new max or somthing, let your abbs and lower back do the work.



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fsdsk
fsdsk
Posts: 959
Joined: 2003/11/30
United States
2005/01/07, 11:35 PM
I wear a belt when my pants start to fall down
2005/01/08, 04:09 AM
I never wore a belt even on my 1 rep maxes.....all belt does is compensate for core weaknesses....

technically you can wear a belt on 1 rep maxes if it helps to ease your mind...don't do it on lighter sets
fsdsk
fsdsk
Posts: 959
Joined: 2003/11/30
United States
2005/01/08, 06:52 AM
I've heard that belts give you a false sence of security. Am I wrong?
wrestler125
wrestler125
Posts: 4,619
Joined: 2004/01/27
United States
2005/01/08, 08:08 PM
wear a belt on your last attempt at the squat at the biggest powerlifting meet of the year.

i guess you could say to train with one, but only before a meet to get used to it. learn to push your abs against the belt. If you dont do powerlifting competitions and are lifting to get stronger for a sport, dont use one.
The most important muscles in sports (other than the heart) are your core stabilizer muscles. Your abs, lower back, obliques, external rotators, and hip flexors. They are your basis for power. Using a belt would be to avoid training these muscles.

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Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.
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