Lifting Belts

BabyBodybuilder · 12-24-2008, 04:10 PM

Where would I find a good quality lifting belt, and I'm looking for a WELL and PROPERLY made one. None of the 2" in the front, 4" in the back ****!

I'm wondering if the ones sold here are good, and if they're overpriced? For example:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/card/belt.html

BabyBodybuilder · 12-24-2008, 07:44 PM

Bump^

Where is Bango an Dave when you need them..

jdmalm123 · 12-24-2008, 07:58 PM

INZER

http://www.inzernet.com/search_resul...earch&iLevel=1

Al Swearengen · 12-26-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jdmalm123

INZER

http://www.inzernet.com/search_resul...earch&iLevel=1

werd they are great belts and having two of them i can tell you i will probably be able to leave them to my grandson when i pass on.

RAW87 · 12-26-2008, 10:26 AM

NYBB has a good one, http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/im-5630.html

Al Swearengen · 12-26-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RAW87

NYBB has a good one, http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/im-5630.html

that looks like a decnt belt and price although NYBB is well known for killing you on "shipping" charges.

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Originally Posted by train4life00

I don't really like lifting belts. You become dependent upon it and it takes away from the workout that your core gets.

even a 14 year old knows better than you.

BabyBodybuilder · 01-02-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by train4life00

I don't really like lifting belts. You become dependent upon it and it takes away from the workout that your core gets.

Lol - You sound just like a guy at my gym. He uses the same logic when benching, and stops about 5" over his chest.

Thanks guys, I'll be ordering Inzer Forever Buckle next week, but should I get the 13" or the 10" and should I go with the double or single prong?

patricio2626 · 01-02-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by train4life00

I don't really like lifting belts. You become dependent upon it and it takes away from the workout that your core gets.

I don't know about becoming dependent on it, but I don't like using them, say, while squatting/deadlifting, unless I'm going for heavier than a 6RM load, because they do assist your lower back. (Flame away if you like, haha) Of course, on the other hand, they do increase intra-thoracic pressure, thereby helping support your vertebrae without you having to perfom a quasi-Valsalva maneuver.

BabyBodybuilder · 01-02-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by patricio2626

I don't know about becoming dependent on it, but I don't like using them, say, while squatting/deadlifting, unless I'm going for heavier than a 6RM load, because they do assist your lower back. (Flame away if you like, haha) Of course, on the other hand, they do increase intra-thoracic pressure, thereby helping support your vertebrae without you having to perfom a quasi-Valsalva maneuver.

The general suggested use of a belt is to only use when necessary (last set, or for 1RM or a Triple), and not to tighten the belt to where it wouldn't be comfortable to wear. In other words, don't make it tight enough to where it takes support away from the core.

The belt is only there to apply pressure to the abdominals in order to help keep the back rigid during heavy sets, where it would be otherwise hard. So for safety purposes only, not for curls

patricio2626 · 01-02-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyBodybuilder

The general suggested use of a belt is to only use when necessary (last set, or for 1RM or a Triple), and not to tighten the belt to where it wouldn't be comfortable to wear. In other words, don't make it tight enough to where it takes support away from the core.

The belt is only there to apply pressure to the abdominals in order to help keep the back rigid during heavy sets, where it would be otherwise hard. So for safety purposes only, not for curls

Exactly. Good deal, glad I didn't get flamed