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05-29-2007, 04:05 PM
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What, exactly, does a belt do?
This sounds like a very noob question but i have to ask. I've been lifting for about 2 1/2 years and i never have used a belt. I now do 315 for reps when squating so i figured i'd go ahead and invest in a belt so i don't hurt myself.
Well, i was at Sports Authority just kinda wandering around and i saw some belts and i decided to try one on to see what it was like. It was a good one, cow hide with double prongs and padded back, and i pulled it about as tight as i could. I didn't really feel anything. I went through the motions of squatinf and deadlifts but it didn't feel like it stopped me from doing anything (i purposely motion a really bad form dead lift and the belt did nothing to stop me) and it didn't really feel like it would support to much for squating.
So, i was just wondering before i wasted $25, do you really only feel it if you use weight or something, or are belts just kinda like a placebo effects, everyone "knows" they make you safer so people in turn feel safer.
Thanks
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05-29-2007, 04:08 PM
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It gives extra support to your midsection. Making it easier to keep a straight back and also allowing for elevated gastrointestinal pressure (not sure of the implications of this, I just read it somewhere).
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05-29-2007, 04:11 PM
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for me it magically adds 50lbs to squat and similair gains to deadlifts.
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05-29-2007, 04:22 PM
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Gimpius Maximus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thewhite9t
It gives extra support to your midsection. Making it easier to keep a straight back and also allowing for elevated gastrointestinal pressure (not sure of the implications of this, I just read it somewhere).
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intra-abdominal pressure
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05-29-2007, 04:46 PM
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Ok, it's like this...
Imagine you're trying to a pop a balloon.
Then...
Imagine trying to pop a balloon with a belt around it...
Exactly...
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05-29-2007, 06:32 PM
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Gimpius Maximus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daweism
Ok, it's like this...
Imagine you're trying to a pop a balloon.
Then...
Imagine trying to pop a balloon with a belt around it...
Exactly...
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A balloon does not have a spine that is stabilized by the extra pressure.
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Teens have the most growth potential and highest testosterone of their lives. Don't waste it cutting and looking at your abs.
SQUAT, BENCH, DEADLIFT , ROW - EAT, SLEEP, GROW. Train with intensity - Train consistently.
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