Powerlifting Belts

[righteous_rob]

I was at the LA by my house last Friday, and while I was doing squats, this guy comes over and tells me that the lifting belt I've been using isn't giving me enough support. I have this Gold's Gym lifting belt (I believe around 2.5") that I've been using for a few years since I started lifting in high school, and after doing up some research, found that I should be using something of a higher standard. He was cool enough to let me use his powerlifting belt on my last heavy sets of squats and the support it gave me was just awesome. I never asked him what brand it was, but it looked anywhere between 4-5 inches by my eye. I'm not familiar with belts specs, so forgive me for my ignorance.

What powerlifting belts should I be looking into?

[darkfact]

Quality powerlifting belts will typically run 4" wide all the way around, and will be either 10 or 13mm thick. A few brands popular around here are Cardillo, Inzer, and I think the other is bestbelts.com or something like that (someone correct me if thats wrong).

[twodog]

Darkfact just named the three that I think are worth considering. I use Bestbelts.com and love mine, but the others have a lever which might interest you. Good luck.

Quality powerlifting belts will typically run 4" wide all the way around, and will be either 10 or 13mm thick. A few brands popular around here are Cardillo, Inzer, and I think the other is bestbelts.com or something like that (someone correct me if thats wrong).

[LadyLore420]

I'm sorry to resurrect this but I'm trying to find out if the Rogue Econ Belt is IPF Raw legal?

http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-ec...htlifting-belt

[cmarti063]

I'm sorry to resurrect this but I'm trying to find out if the Rogue Econ Belt is IPF Raw legal?

http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-ec...htlifting-belt

IPF specs are no more than 4" tall and no more than 13mm thick, that belt is 4" tall and 7.5mm thick, so yes. I would get a better belt If you plan on competing, though- at least 10mm thick, and preferably the full 13mm. Look at the belt sticky for recommended brands.

[jrv1932]

I'm sorry to resurrect this but I'm trying to find out if the Rogue Econ Belt is IPF Raw legal?

http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-ec...htlifting-belt

It would definitely be worth it to invest a little more if you plan on competing. Around $100 will get you an awesome belt but be prepared to wait a couple weeks in most cases. If you really must go for a lower price point liftinglarge.com has some pretty solid belts at the 50-60 range and you will get it quick if it's in stock

[Farley1324]

I'm sorry to resurrect this but I'm trying to find out if the Rogue Econ Belt is IPF Raw legal?

http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-ec...htlifting-belt

I'm a big Inzer fan. I have a Forever Buckle (two prong) 10mm and a Forever Lever 13mm. I've had the 10mm since, hell, 2008 or 2009, and the 13mm for at least a few years...not really sure how long. Would buy again in a heartbeat.

But if this is your first real belt I would get a 10mm. The 13mm belt is quite sturdy and probably not what I would recommend a female buy right off the bat.

When I squat 405 for the first time back in 2010 it was with that 10mm Inzer. (too bad I can't do that right now lol )