Using lifting belts while working out?

[BakedBrotato17]

I never use a belt while lifting but some people use one throught their whole workout because they believe it prevents the waistline from getting blocky or wide due to overdevelopment of the core. Is this actually true or is it broscience? Is it necessary or beneficial to use belts to get a v taper physique and a tight waist?

[BenMcLeodNZ]

The theory is OK, in reality if the difference equates to anything I dunno. Don't go purposely training your obliques if you want a thin waist though.

[WolfRose7]

lifting belts let you move more weight on heavy compounds , particularly squat, by improving your bracing and core tightness.

They increase ab activation, slightly. possibly negligible.

take from that what you will

[LactoseTolerant]

I never use a belt while lifting but some people use one throught their whole workout because they believe it prevents the waistline from getting blocky or wide due to overdevelopment of the core. Is this actually true or is it broscience? Is it necessary or beneficial to use belts to get a v taper physique and a tight waist?

Damn, you're smart.

[gcoulson]

Damn, you're smart.

Persistent, though.

[Sammybuilding]

Nope . Weightlifts belt is used to keep your lower back safe and core strong while doing any heavy movements. Not recommended if you don’t have any back issue or lifting light to moderate weight on compounds .
If you go heavy yes you should for safety
Or if you feel your lower back is kinda weak go for it in that situation too

[LactoseTolerant]

Banned

Be on the look out for his new account. He'll try to hide it but eventually he'll break down and ask about his v-taper.

[gcoulson]

Be on the look out for his new account. He'll try to hide it but eventually he'll break down and ask about his v-taper.

Or his calf insertions.

[venk123]

The pressure inside the abdominal cavity pushes on the spine to support it from the inside, while the core muscles in the abdominal wall and lower back push on the spine from the outside. This inside and outside pressure acts to stabilize the spine and reduce the stress it receives when lifting heavy weights(indianworkouts).

[SariMcat]

Only for squats and deadlifts

[SpinnerStar]

3 Key Benefits Of Wearing A Weightlifting Belt

Belts Stabilize And Reduce Stress On The Spine
Belts Create Better Body Biomechanics
Belts Beget Better Performance

[etet1919]

I wear a belt throughout my weightlifting workouts ( one of those tiny adjustable ones- the typical leather powerlifter belt would never fit me!) because it helps me work through lower back strain. BUT, if injuries are not "especially limiting," or you're not powerlifting, you should try doing the same routine without any belt as well. Sometimes wearing a belt can "make you forget" instinctively to tighten and stabilize your core muscles optimally while lifting.

In case BakedPotato comes back: Belts are not used to create a V taper or burn abdominal fat. Science does not work that way.

[Farley1324]

Serious info on wearing a belt

https://www.strongerbyscience.com/the-belt-bible/

[etet1919]

Serious info on wearing a belt

https://www.strongerbyscience.com/the-belt-bible/

On spread, Farley!!

[PiscesNinja]

I never use a belt while lifting but some people use one throught their whole workout because they believe it prevents the waistline from getting blocky or wide due to overdevelopment of the core. Is this actually true or is it broscience? Is it necessary or beneficial to use belts to get a v taper physique and a tight waist?

What the....


Belts are used to aid in intra-abdominal pressure (offering your core musculature something to push against for stability). They are optional.

I personally believe that training without a belt is better for core development but that's simply a hypothesis and not based on fact.

[WolfRose7]

What the....


Belts are used to aid in intra-abdominal pressure (offering your core musculature something to push against for stability). They are optional.

I personally believe that training without a belt is better for core development but that's simply a hypothesis and not based on fact.

Its a bit of a stretch to call that a hypothesis, its in contrary to all the facts after all....
At best it's an unjustified belief

[PiscesNinja]

Its a bit of a stretch to call that a hypothesis, its in contrary to all the facts after all....
At best it's an unjustified belief

What are these facts? Srs, if there's info on this I haven't come across I'd like to see it.

My hypothesis is based on a combination of training podcasts I've listened to (don't remember which ones) and personal grasp of logic - surely using any sort of aid to make a lift easier would be shortchanging development somewhere for the sake of potentially lifting heavier weights, for example using straps to take away grip as a limiting factor on DLs.

[Farley1324]

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What are these facts? Srs, if there's info on this I haven't come across I'd like to see it.

Did you read through this thread before responding?

Serious info on wearing a belt

https://www.strongerbyscience.com/the-belt-bible/

[etet1919]

What are these facts? Srs, if there's info on this I haven't come across I'd like to see it.

My hypothesis is based on a combination of training podcasts I've listened to (don't remember which ones) and personal grasp of logic - surely using any sort of aid to make a lift easier would be shortchanging development somewhere for the sake of potentially lifting heavier weights, for example using straps to take away grip as a limiting factor on DLs.

Sometimes, and not at ALL times are straps and belts needed. But, when I see pro powerlifters and elite Crossfit games athletes competing with straps and belts, then I don't see it as "shortchanging myself "(I can only speak from my own personal experience....with upright rows or BB back squats, for example). I see pro football players all bandaged up- are they shortchanging their gains or are they protecting themselves and stabilizing their ligaments? A lot of nubes can benefit using grips on deadlifting.....why not? As they practice more, with or without grips, they will increase both their muscular AND grip strength.

[venk123]

Knowing that weightlifting belts provide a cue to your torso muscles to tighten when lifting heavy will provide guidance into the kind you should wear. Don't use this kind of weightlifting belt. These belts were designed with the idea that the purpose of the belt is to directly provide support for your lower back.

[BS57]

Knowing that weightlifting belts provide a cue to your torso muscles to tighten when lifting heavy will provide guidance into the kind you should wear. Don't use this kind of weightlifting belt. These belts were designed with the idea that the purpose of the belt is to directly provide support for your lower back.

Yet another copy/paste (from the art of manliness)

Do you posses any knowledge of your own, or simply attempt to imply you do?

[sooby]

What are these facts? Srs, if there's info on this I haven't come across I'd like to see it.

My hypothesis is based on a combination of training podcasts I've listened to (don't remember which ones) and personal grasp of logic - surely using any sort of aid to make a lift easier would be shortchanging development somewhere for the sake of potentially lifting heavier weights, for example using straps to take away grip as a limiting factor on DLs.

Think about it, you are INCREASING intra-abdominal pressure when you are using a belt and giving something for your core to brace maximally against. Logically speaking as you say, how would this lead to less core development? A belt makes a lift "easier" if you are lifting the same weight. For example obviously 240 lbs beltless would be a bit harder than 240 lbs with a belt. But a belt will allow you to lift slightly heavier, so say you are now able to do 270 lbs with a belt. The lift isn't necessarily easier is it and you are lifting more weight which also theoretically (may not in reality or may be negligable) would increase activation.

But all of what I said is irrelevant based on the link that Farley has posted which establishes what a belt is, why you should use it, what does and doesn't do, etc.