Foam Roller and A Belt

[gurpalsingh]

I want to buy a weight lifting belt. so does anyone know from experience or opinions which is best, which one should i get, theres loads out there. I have looked at Schiek and there really good belts...so which should i get that can be shipped to uk aswell..?

also a foam roller for my back, what do i need to look out for, is there a specific types of rollers...which should i get, anyone know a good one online also ship to uk..?
looking at.
http://www.auravita.com/product/Stab...adid=PHCO13930
or
http://the-therapy-connection.com/OP...ource=GB&id=uk

[gurpalsingh]

bump..

[eddy1234]

I wouldn't use a foam roller pad at all. It just ruins the feel of that bar crushing your traps. Even with my 1 rep max squat I don't use a pad.

are there any benefits of crushing your traps? lol xD, Serious question though

[Jloc99205]

are there any benefits of crushing your traps? lol xD, Serious question though

For me its the feeling of the bar. I LOVE feeling that bar and the weight on my shoulders. Plus it gives me sort of a little massage :P

[AirChair]

You guys do know that a foam roller has nothing to do with squats, or even the bar, right?

[Jloc99205]

Ya I just re-read the post. I thought he was talking about that little foam padding people put on the bars when doing squats xD My bad. It's like 3am where I'm at and I can't think properly

[AirChair]

Foam rolling = win. Except using a tennis ball works equally well, without having to buy some stupid piece of overpriced 'equipment' and having it lying around.

For a belt, buy an APT, call it a day.

[Jloc99205]

Thanks for keeping it on subject man. I started to stray away once I realized I was retarded... Lmfao it's 3am get off me xD

[BEEG_DADDY]

instead of spending money on a foam roller get a piece of pvc pipe(the plumbing type with a big diameter) for a quarter of the price.

[gurpalsingh]

instead of spending money on a foam roller get a piece of pvc pipe(the plumbing type with a big diameter) for a quarter of the price.

O, never thought of that, but isnt the PVC pipe hard, is it really as good as a foam roller, cos i might aswell get that...But can i do all the exercises and rolling on teh pipe as with the foam roller and are teh benefits teh same...

[gurpalsingh]

Foam rolling = win. Except using a tennis ball works equally well, without having to buy some stupid piece of overpriced 'equipment' and having it lying around.

For a belt, buy an APT, call it a day.

whats an apt?

[TankGirl08]

Lever belts are amazing, I have no idea where I would be without my pink one (:
As mentioned, you could use PVC pipe instead of blowing about 35 bucks for a hard foam roller.

[.Enigma.]

Foam rolling = win. Except using a tennis ball works equally well, without having to buy some stupid piece of overpriced 'equipment' and having it lying around.

For a belt, buy an APT, call it a day.

this x10

bought my belt from apt about a year ago and i love it. Much better support than youll get with just a standard weight lifting belt. Inzer also makes very good belts.


This is the exact one i have - http://www.prowriststraps.com/inc/sdetail/184030

O, never thought of that, but isnt the PVC pipe hard, is it really as good as a foam roller, cos i might aswell get that...But can i do all the exercises and rolling on teh pipe as with the foam roller and are teh benefits teh same...

Stop typing "the" like "teh"

Yes, the benefits are the same. The OVC pipe probably works a little better since its harder, but itll probably also hurt more.

in case you didnt know, foam rolling hurts a ****load, although its a good pain

[gurpalsingh]

thanks for that
teh..lol

its cos i type fast and i mix up the e and h...soz for that tho, and thanks ...

so u rekon ur belt is better than this one and i shud og for that type/?

http://www.schiek.com/belts.html

[.Enigma.]

Yes, my belt is much better than that one

[gurpalsingh]

may get that 1 then....

[TankGirl08]

Yes, my belt is much better than that one

My belt owns your belt, seriously.
OP, get a lever belt. They're definitely worth the money and better then any other belt I've used.


edit: link - http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt....VER_LEVER_10MM

[iamme098]

O, never thought of that, but isnt the PVC pipe hard, is it really as good as a foam roller, cos i might aswell get that...But can i do all the exercises and rolling on teh pipe as with the foam roller and are teh benefits teh same...

This is what I did, PVC pipe which I wrapped with a free piece of carpet padding the guy at home depot gave me. Works like a charm.

[LITTLE_FINGER]

My belt owns your belt, seriously.
OP, get a lever belt. They're definitely worth the money and better then any other belt I've used.


edit: link - http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt....VER_LEVER_10MM

inferior color

black is where it's @

[TankGirl08]

Your buckle, I want.
Anyways, I'm a girl and I look cute in my pink belt and pink deadlifting socks <3

[AirChair]

My belt owns your belt, seriously.
OP, get a lever belt. They're definitely worth the money and better then any other belt I've used.

Except yours is an Inzer, and they suck as a company. Worst customer service around, and Toro makes better lever belts.

It still probably performs just fine, but I won't ever recommend Inzer to anyone.

*EDIT*

Just noticed the buckle on the black one above happens to say 'Toro'. Win.

[gurpalsingh]

All looks good, i heard inzer was top...

Out of these ones which is best?
http://www.titansupport.com/products/toro-belts

anyways these are similar to the inzer belt, but i was just thinking they seem to have a small diameter in width, would it be enough to support my lower back completly. cos i get serious problems in my back, thats why i was think schiek cos there much larger at teh back and front....

and about foam roller, i may try pvc pipe and put some sort of padding around it...are the foam rollers hard as pvc or are they weak under pressure?

thanks so far!

[.Enigma.]

My belt owns your belt, seriously.
OP, get a lever belt. They're definitely worth the money and better then any other belt I've used.
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edit: link - http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt....VER_LEVER_10MM

Agreed, lever belts are typically better

However, for OPs purposes, i dont think he really need a lever belt.

[AirChair]

Agreed, lever belts are typically better

However, for OPs purposes, i dont think he really need a lever belt.

APT does make a lever belt...it just happens to cost 50% more than their competitors. Based on the equipment I've used from them and their competitors, it's probably 60% better.

All looks good, i heard inzer was top...

Out of these ones which is best?
http://www.titansupport.com/products/toro-belts

anyways these are similar to the inzer belt, but i was just thinking they seem to have a small diameter in width, would it be enough to support my lower back completly. cos i get serious problems in my back, thats why i was think schiek cos there much larger at teh back and front....

and about foam roller, i may try pvc pipe and put some sort of padding around it...are the foam rollers hard as pvc or are they weak under pressure?

thanks so far!

Inzer is "top" because they hand out sponsorships like candy on Halloween.

You don't want to use the belt directly to support your lower back - that's not its purpose. The purpose of a belt is to help create IAP (intra-abdominal pressure) which supports the spine from within. The Schiek belt, and in fact all belts that are variable height, really suck, and can cause a reliance on the rigidity of the belt for support instead of proper use of the core.

Buy a standard powerlifting belt and call it a day. You don't really need a lever belt, but feel free to get one.

I'd rank them:
APT
Toro
Inzer

[gurpalsingh]

okay get what you lot are saying thanks for the tips...

[gurpalsingh]

Agreed, lever belts are typically better

However, for OPs purposes, i dont think he really need a lever belt.

How come? what would you recommend then?
cheers.

[gurpalsingh]

?...Lever belt, no lever belt, which is best for support and to stop back from hurting..thankyou v much so far...

[.Enigma.]

How come? what would you recommend then?
cheers.

Its cheaper to get a regular single prong belt


For your use, a single prong would be fine


If youve got the money though, just get a lever. Its easier to take on and off and you can get better compressions with it. Its harder to adjust though. So say if you want only a little support for your warm-up sets but a lot for your work sets youd need to get a screwdriver and advjust the lever belt with that, which is unreasonable to do at the gym.

[gurpalsingh]

o right i understand, yeh, cos another main purpose i need it for is when im doing seated shoulder press the back always seems to give in and i end up using teh worng muscles cos the back is unsupported. thats how i pulled teh rhomboid and erector spinae. so that is the main main thing..

and one other thing,
what size should i get cos the waist tht i wear with jeans is 30-31 inches, so what waist would i need the belt?

thanks!!!!!!

[.Enigma.]

o right i understand, yeh, cos another main purpose i need it for is when im doing seated shoulder press the back always seems to give in and i end up using teh worng muscles cos the back is unsupported. thats how i pulled teh rhomboid and erector spinae. so that is the main main thing..

and one other thing,
what size should i get cos the waist tht i wear with jeans is 30-31 inches, so what waist would i need the belt?

thanks!!!!!!

Keep in mind that using a belt is holding hiding the underlying problem, weak core muscles. After you start using a belt you need to start doing heavier core training, weighted situps, good mornings etc.

You wear the belt at a different spot than your jeans. You need to measure around your bellybutton, because thats where your belt will sit