looking to get a belt and not go broke...
locally they seem to all be tapered which i read is not a good thing. ..
what do you guys think about this..
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/pwr4belt.html
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04-20-2009, 02:24 PM #1Registered User
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power belt.... (BB.com)
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04-20-2009, 02:47 PM #2Registered User
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Good price if its not garbage. I don't know the quality though.
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04-20-2009, 03:12 PM #3Registered User
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beats me too... anyone have or seen one of these? worth it? or?
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04-20-2009, 03:54 PM #4Registered User
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I got a tapered one and does the job for now , you might wanna see how thick this one is , from what i've read 10 to 13 mm would be the ideal range , correct me if i'm wrong anybody.
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04-20-2009, 04:58 PM #5Registered User
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I bought the one you referenced from BB.com a few months ago. I figured how far wrong can you go for 20 bucks. Well, I like it very much. It's quite stiff, but plenty manageable. Seems just right actually. It has a suede type surface, so it stays put pretty well,too. I recommend you order one. I really can't imagine anyone being disappointed considering the price. Good Luck.
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04-20-2009, 06:43 PM #6Registered User
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To the OP, are you planning on being competitive in powerlifting? Or do you just want a belt for general lifting. General lifting i say go for it, its probably more than enough belt for ya. Competitive powerlifting, i would go for an inzer with a lever.
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04-20-2009, 06:47 PM #7#1 Tire flip all the time
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I have tan leather general lift belt from BB, it's nice leather (smell like little fishy) and kinda stiff. But it works fine.
go for general lifting.
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04-21-2009, 10:51 AM #8Registered User
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just general lifting... figure i am gonna be hitting 400 on my deadlifts... might as well have some support =)Originally Posted by dantheman999
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04-23-2009, 11:07 AM #9Registered User
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got the belt today.... must say i am impressed... for 20 bucks it looks really solid!.... nice and thick (over 1/4 of an inch) and looks to be good quality.... will do a full review once i use it..... any ideas on how to break it in?
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04-23-2009, 11:25 AM #10Wanna Start a Gym?
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Well from experience (I have a PL belt from APT) what helped break my belt in was leaving it wrapped up when not using it. So put it like 3-4 holes tighter than you actually wear it, as well as trying to flex it whenever you can. Like between sets and stuff. Other than that, it will just take a little timeOriginally Posted by TheCheM
Starting to suck a little less at benching...
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