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 #1Registered User
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Wearing a Belt While Doing Squats
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04-14-2006, 06:38 PM #2Registered User
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I don't use a belt for the warm up sets, but I do for my work sets...Originally Posted by needahobby
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04-14-2006, 06:40 PM #3Ladies Love Squat Butt
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04-14-2006, 06:49 PM #4Star Fleet Gym Manager
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04-14-2006, 06:52 PM #5Team Astroglide
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the only belt i wear while working out is a dip/chin belt
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04-14-2006, 07:04 PM #6Registered User
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04-14-2006, 07:26 PM #71337 n3rd
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avoid wearing a belt ...
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04-14-2006, 08:17 PM #8
don't wear a belt it detracts from the benefits that squatting has on your core.
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04-14-2006, 08:48 PM #9"Isolation" is stupid.
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I wear a belt after my first couple warm-up sets. Love it.
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Squat: 675, (8-22-2008)
Bench: 455, (8-22-2008)
Deadlift: 611, (3-29-2008)
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04-14-2006, 08:52 PM #10Registered User
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I only worry about the belt once i got into the upper 300's into 400's on my squats (well in HS, not able to go that high with my knees at this point but maybe one day ill be back).
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04-14-2006, 09:49 PM #11my name isn't diana
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its a good idea to wear when your maxing but other than that stay away from it
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04-14-2006, 10:30 PM #12Train smarter, not harder
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if you're 1RM'ing and pl'ing, yea, btu for regular lifting no. you'll take away from core work and introduce higher chances of injuries later on (if you squat w/o a belt later on)
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04-14-2006, 10:38 PM #13I just don't know anymore
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If you're not going to wear it, do so because you want to better target your core. Do not refuse to wear it because it isn't "hardcore" or whatever bull**** some tool tries to tell you. Safety equipment is not dumb, period.
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04-15-2006, 03:02 AM #14Has new batteries!
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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!
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04-15-2006, 03:52 AM #15bat country
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Squats don't magically stop working your core because you put on a belt. Personally, I go beltless until around 80-85% of my max, and then I put on a belt and knee wrapps.
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04-15-2006, 07:40 AM #16I am a Machine
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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
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