Lifting belts....

[w00t]

Are there any kinds that are more useful tahn others? In my little podunk-esque town here there isnt much in the way of getting any good equipment, im not going to trust one of those 10 dollar velcro belts that you can get at MC sports to protect and save my back.... is there a place online i could order one from? my gym doesnt offer any either... so im stuck between a rock and mc sports

 

[pullinbig]

http://www.houseofpainironwear.com/

dont use a belt til you go heavy. esp on deads. it will hinder your core development.

 

[w00t]

would it be ok, like for the first 3 sets not to use the belt, and then for the last 2 sets to use the belt? i have found that as i go through my deadlifts and squats towards the later reps and sets i try and use my lower back more... so would 3 off 2 on be ok?

 

[pullinbig]

5 sets of deads? i usually do 1 or 2 at the most. cut it back bro and dont use the belt til you start pullin over 6 (if you already arent)

 

[w00t]

ive started the 5x5 routine... that along with reverse grip pulldowns, and bent over barbell rows is all that i do for back... is that still to much?

 

[Mudge]

Bandaids are for babies, crutches are for the weak. Unless you are looking to "cheat" an extra 50 pounds forget the belt.

 

[w00t]

well then! we know how mudge feels about belts im curious... does anyone else feel the same way? ive never used one before, except once i borrowed one sometime last year and squatted and just did some of the best squate of my life

im just curious guys

 

[Bruce Banner]

I don't see a problem if you wear a belt on your heavy lifts, as long as you train the abs and obliqus hard beside.

/Bruce

 

[Mudge]

Of course you had some of your best squats, you removed your weak point. Its like using straps on deads "wow I sure can hold a lot of weight!"

I gave up my belt almost 2 years ago. I want real strength, not gym strength, I lift RAW.

 

[pullinbig]

you go mudge. i gotta agree on this one.. unless you are competing dont use it.

 

[slobberknocker]

I don't see a problem if you wear a belt on your heavy lifts, as long as you train the abs and obliqus hard beside.

/Bruce

That's right.

I like your signature. You a Matt Dimel fan?

 

[Bruce Banner]

That's right.

I like your signature. You a Matt Dimel fan?

Yes!

In fact, I am big fan of all the Westside boys and their training. Matt Dimel was one cool dude, R.I.P.

You have too forgive my bad english, I'm from Sweden and It was a coulple oy years since english class......

/Bruce

 

[slobberknocker]

Yes!

In fact, I am big fan of all the Westside boys and their training. Matt Dimel was one cool dude, R.I.P.

You have too forgive my bad english, I'm from Sweden and It was a coulple oy years since english class......

/Bruce

That's pretty cool. You should try to make your way over for a seminar sometime. My buddy Tim Harold lifts at the Westside gym and I have not yet had the honor of training there. I think it would be awesome.

Your English sounds fine to me man.

 

[pullinbig]

slob where you been hiding?

 

[slobberknocker]

slob where you been hiding?

hey man, just been busy working on moving to the nazareth, pa area so i can lift on mike miller's powerlifting team. finding a job, apartment, etc. mike got me a job so i just need a place to live. should be moving within a week or two and i can't wait. how have you been?

 

[pullinbig]

congrats with miller. you will be a force to reacon with. I am doing good. hope to meet you one day.