How many of you wear a belt while doint squats? Is it a good idea? I'm just now squatting 200+ pounds. I want to stay safe, but I don't want to interfere with the positive effects of squats.
Thanks for the advice.
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04-14-2006, 06:36 PM #1
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04-14-2006, 06:38 PM #2
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04-14-2006, 06:40 PM #3
1 thread down from this one
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=760696My Goals:
For to make the heavy weights light and the baggy clothes tight.
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04-14-2006, 06:49 PM #4
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04-14-2006, 07:26 PM #7
avoid wearing a belt ...
How to be Back Strong and Beltless
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=460511
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04-14-2006, 08:17 PM #8
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04-14-2006, 10:30 PM #12
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04-14-2006, 10:38 PM #13
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04-15-2006, 03:02 AM #14
I don't wear one on any exercise for a very specific reason. As long as I am beltless and keeping my form strict, I know that my body can handle anything that I am lifting (health issues). If I was wearing belts, suits etc I would be conscious of whether I was lifting more than I was really ready for.
Screw nature; my body will do what I DAMN WELL tell it to do!
The only dangerous thing about an exercise is the person doing it.
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04-15-2006, 03:52 AM #15
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04-15-2006, 07:40 AM #16
A belt is used to support your abs primarily. Your Abs support your back. If you make your abs stronger, you'll have great back support. If you hurt your back doing squats then you're not ready for that weight. The belt will help your back a bit but your abs do most of the support. Strong abs means a healthy back Unless you have disk issues :/
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