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08-25-2009, 11:56 PM
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whens it time to get a belt?
at what point in time did you get a belt?
and what weight did you start wearing it?
for Squats and deads
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08-25-2009, 11:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BakeryMaster
at what point in time did you get a belt?
and what weight did you start wearing it?
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A belt really isn't necessary if your core is strong enough, in my opinion. I've never used one.
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08-25-2009, 11:57 PM
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i always wear one.
your back isnt something you should leave to chance
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08-26-2009, 12:00 AM
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its just im a pretty tall guy, and im not exactly mega thick,
i just figure theres alot of room for me to bend and snap.
i figured when i got to around a 300 squat i should get one
is that a good weight?
i just want to be safe rather than sorry
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08-26-2009, 12:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BakeryMaster
its just im a pretty tall guy, and im not exactly mega thick,
i just figure theres alot of room for me to bend and snap.
i figured when i got to around a 300 squat i should get one
is that a good weight?
i just want to be safe rather than sorry
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If you want to be safe rather than sorry, get one now.
In my opinion, as your deadlift and squat increase, so will the thickness of your lower back. Therefore, lessening the need for a belt. I think using the belt may cause less lower back growth, but I'm not sure on that one.
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I touch my chest when I bench.
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08-26-2009, 01:19 AM
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I use a belt to "push" against when i tighten my core, i find that it helps.
Belts arent a "cure-all," they dont "lock you into place" or "make your form better" by themselves, one has to use them correctly
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08-26-2009, 01:20 AM
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I use a belt for squatting and DLing cause my lower back is very weak and I'm flat footed which makes it harder for squats.
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08-26-2009, 01:50 AM
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Soon as your pants hang off your ass.
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08-26-2009, 01:57 AM
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Squat or die.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thehybridpyro
I use a belt to "push" against when i tighten my core , i find that it helps.
Belts arent a "cure-all," they dont "lock you into place" or "make your form better" by themselves, one has to use them correctly
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Well that's what they are used for, you didn't just invent that function :P
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Originally Posted by the1satanfears
A belt really isn't necessary if your core is strong enough, in my opinion. I've never used one.
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Are your stats accurate,? just wondering. Your bench is almost identical to your squat and deadlift.
To OP. Use them whenever you want to.
I started using them when my back started to ache all day from consistently squatting and deadlifting heavy, not because I reached a certain weight. Helped my back aches greatly when deadlifting. Helped my squat go up by 20lbs.
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08-26-2009, 02:00 AM
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Still not wearing a belt, and routinely doing sets of 4 at 405.
I've told myself when I max at 525 I'll consider purchasing a nice belt through APT.
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08-26-2009, 02:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Galindo62
Well that's what they are used for, you didn't just invent that function :P
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Well played sir. But yeah, my intention was to say that there are plenty of people that kinda just... wear them, or make the belt super tight to achieve "core stability".
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08-26-2009, 02:07 AM
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Squat or die.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AirChair
Still not wearing a belt, and routinely doing sets of 4 at 405.
I've told myself when I max at 525 I'll consider purchasing a nice belt through APT.
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screw you man.
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Originally Posted by thehybridpyro
Well yeah. But there are plenty of people that just wear them, or make the belt super tight to achieve that.
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okay.
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08-26-2009, 02:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Galindo62
screw you man.
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Ha I just don't really feel the need for one at the moment. I'm sure there are kids who need one at 225, and I'm sure there are guys who'd laugh at me for thinking of using one at 'only' 525.
I could probably add some extra poundage to my lift if I used one, but I'm not overly concerned with it. I'm more fixated on getting my damn bench up to 315 by 2010 than I am on what my squat and dead maxes are.
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If you ever overplay Jack-Ten against me like an idiot and it results in me losing money, I will find you.
Real men split tens and double down on soft twenty.
Convergys sucks. I don't care if you're a current employee and are offended by this; you have no soul.
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08-26-2009, 02:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BakeryMaster
at what point in time did you get a belt?
and what weight did you start wearing it?
for Squats and deads
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Theres me magic weight, IMO, its best to use one of your heaviest sets. Regardless of the weight, your form may start to suffer when you are fatigued and lifting at your heaviest, so a belt takes one thing out of your mind and lets you focus on the lift IMO.
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Originally Posted by the1satanfears
A belt really isn't necessary if your core is strong enough, in my opinion. I've never used one.
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Each to their own.
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08-26-2009, 02:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AirChair
Ha I just don't really feel the need for one at the moment. I'm sure there are kids who need one at 225, and I'm sure there are guys who'd laugh at me for thinking of using one at 'only' 525.
I could probably add some extra poundage to my lift if I used one, but I'm not overly concerned with it. I'm more fixated on getting my damn bench up to 315 by 2010 than I am on what my squat and dead maxes are.
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Nah I don't care if you're using a belt or not, I was just miring your squat.
Yeah I neglect bench, because I want a high squat and deadlift.... I should probably start benching more often......after I'm done with smolov.
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08-26-2009, 02:20 AM
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I move pretty **** weight but I love using a belt. Everything simply feels 10x better when it's on. If core strength become a problem, I'll add core work.
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08-26-2009, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by scott_lycan
Each to their own.
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yes I know I'm being anal, but the phrase goes "to each their own"
I don't know why buy it really bugs me when people say it the way you said it.
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Originally Posted by Teench
I move pretty **** weight but I love using a belt. Everything simply feels 10x better when it's on. If core strength become a problem, I'll add core work.
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I agree. Feels good man.
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Pacifist and atheist for life.
R.I.P. Betsy, my first lifting belt. 11/1/09
"i rather die than be average"
"in six months I can still be living in my van, but If I can outlift everybody, out squat, out deadlift, out bench Them, who's the king?" -paul.
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08-26-2009, 02:26 AM
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Their own to each of them.
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08-26-2009, 02:37 AM
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Quote:
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I agree. Feels good man.
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What kind of belt to you have Brah?
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08-26-2009, 02:40 AM
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Squat or die.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Teench
What kind of belt to you have Brah?
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Lol I don't even know. I never thought I would be enjoying and using my belt so much.
So I just bought a generic looking belt at my local "big 5 sporting goods" store.
20bucks. Works well. I call her sheeba.
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Pacifist and atheist for life.
R.I.P. Betsy, my first lifting belt. 11/1/09
"i rather die than be average"
"in six months I can still be living in my van, but If I can outlift everybody, out squat, out deadlift, out bench Them, who's the king?" -paul.
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08-26-2009, 02:41 AM
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whenever you feel like it
Its not really necessary can help with form though.
there is no set #, I've seen guys squat over 600lbs and have never used a belt.
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08-26-2009, 02:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Galindo62
Lol I don't even know. I never thought I would be enjoying and using my belt so much.
So I just bought a generic looking belt at my local "big 5 sporting goods" store.
20bucks. Works well. I call her sheeba.
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You should get a 4 inch belt Brah. The best thing to ever happen to my workouts. lol
**** son. I haven't named by belt yet. Hmmm.... how bout, Pvt. Pyle?
Only one they had at the time. lol. Great belt though, absolutely love it.
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