lifting belts for how many reps

[065744]

how many reps would you use a lifting belt for on squats. should u use a lifting belt when u are doing like four or six reps or are they just for doing one or two reps. also is it bad to use them when u are doing like eight or ten reps

[UHCougar05]

I would use the belt only when you feel you need it. The number of reps really doesn't matter all that much, but really the percentage of your 1RM IMO. I generally belt up when I hit 80-85% of my 1RM, but if I feel as if I can go without it, I will. Remember, the belt is a tool...not a crutch. Hope this helps.

[mochi]

i've only used my belt for singles so far, i fear becoming reliant on belts and wraps so i TRY to minimize usage (without risking serious injury)

[Coolio10]

Only when going for new 1RMs or 3RMs on a dead/squat/ good morning variation.

[governator45]

generally i'll use the belt on most of my heavy sets. Just because I like the feeling and it does help prevent injury.

[ussjtrunks]

I go with a belt when I get up around 200lbs because it is more than my bw and I have to clean and jerk it to get it on my back because I have no rack so I free squat it. It is too much of a strain to do a full set (10) and then have to dl, clean and jerk it again and dropping it is no picnic either after 3-4 sets.

[Westside_Reflex]

i try to only use belts once i get above 80% of current max, mainly for deadlifts

[Danimal]

Thinking about it, I use it mostly for 3 reps and less.

[GoJu]

Like mochi I don't want to become dependant on the belt, so I limit it's use to one rep max attempts on back squats, deadlifts, and cleans, sure it prevents injury but I also use it as a tool to lift more, this way my core develops it's strength much better.

[ukstrongman]

My inzer belt goes on for heavy overhead pressing and heavy squats.