Question on the use of belts.

[gumbo]

I stopped using a belt over 10 years ago due to lower back pain. Once I stopped using it, my lower back muscles started getting much stronger and I have no real need for belts today.

Lately, however, I have been increasing the weight on my deadlifts and SL Deadlifts and noticed my lower back is getting more sore (not always a "good" sore).

What are people's opinions on using belts?

 

[JayC]

I do not wear a belt either, but there's a couple things to keep in mind here. I use sport conditioning and a BB style of training/techniques. Meaning I do not power lift and rarely max out. On a day where I would 1 rep max SQ or DL, I would definetly grab a belt and a spotter.

 

[gumbo]

I do not wear a belt either, but there's a couple things to keep in mind here. I use sport conditioning and a BB style of training/techniques. Meaning I do not power lift and rarely max out. On a day where I would 1 rep max SQ or DL, I would definetly grab a belt and a spotter.

I generally train the same way until I hit a plateau. Then I up the frequency of my power movements. I may pick up a belt and use it only on my heavy lifts.

Thanks......

 

[ManOfMuscle]

Belts are an important tool in keeping my back from getting injured.

 

[gumbo]

Belts are an important tool in keeping my back from getting injured.

When do you use a belt? On what exercises?

I've found that the overuse of belts results in weaker lower back muscles.

 

[Juggernaut2148]

I don't use a belt unless I'm going over 450......I know at that weight or higher, with the shape my back is in, it's good to have on just in case.

 

[Aztech]

i don't use a belt. Everytime i've tried, it's never worked out. I consider myself having a strong lower back from not using belts

 

[DADAWG]

I stopped using a belt over 10 years ago due to lower back pain. Once I stopped using it, my lower back muscles started getting much stronger and I have no real need for belts today.

Lately, however, I have been increasing the weight on my deadlifts and SL Deadlifts and noticed my lower back is getting more sore (not always a "good" sore).

What are people's opinions on using belts?

constant use at lower weights is a mistake in my opinion . i will leave my lever belt on and only clamp it down on heavy sets , i like the heat that leaving the belt on even when not clamped gives my lower back .

 

[getfitdoc]

belts are bennificial to wear.

like dadawg said, don't use it on light sets,

only use it on the heavier sets.

I've got a history of back problems, i only use a belt when I'm squating or DL'ing 85% of my 1rm.

I don't wear the belt too tight, I make sure I push out against the belt with my abs and diaphram.

 

[motawa]

i just wear it when doing DL and heavy sqauts ( i stopped doing the heavy squats now ).

Lately, however, I have been increasing the weight on my deadlifts and SL Deadlifts and noticed my lower back is getting more sore (not always a "good" sore).

what the weight u pull and ur body weight ?

 

[DADAWG]

belts are bennificial to wear.

like dadawg said, don't use it on light sets,

only use it on the heavier sets.

I've got a history of back problems, i only use a belt when I'm squating or DL'ing 85% of my 1rm.

I don't wear the belt too tight, I make sure I push out against the belt with my abs and diaphram.

don't wear the belt too tight, I make sure I push out against the belt with my abs and diaphram


well said

 

[ManOfMuscle]

When do you use a belt? On what exercises?

I've found that the overuse of belts results in weaker lower back muscles.

Heaviest sets of squats, bb rows, stiff leg deadlifts, whatever exercise has a high risk of tearing my back in half. Check out my cycle log if you want specifics, my back is far from weak.

 

[gumbo]

Sweet....good feedback all. Though I prefer not to wear one, I think I'll pick up a belt for my heavy DL's and SL DL's.

 

[ManOfMuscle]

One thing a belt does that really protects the back is that it helps to spread the tension evenly across the lower back as opposed to directly along the spine. I agree that they should only be worn during maximal effort sets.

 

[Mudge]

There is at least one good discussion in the last 2 years on belts. I myself don't use one currently.

 

[supaman61]

got to go with the majority here guys, no need to don a belt unless your maxing out for 1-2 reps.

the same can be said for wraps/wrist straps, they almost certainly hinder forearm development/strengh and are only benificial for 1-2 heavy reps where there might be a risk of injury.

 

[BOOMA]

Heaviest sets of squats, bb rows, stiff leg deadlifts, whatever exercise has a high risk of tearing my back in half. Check out my cycle log if you want specifics, my back is far from weak.

you be watching anime, MoM??? good pic

and in my opinion, belts have their places on heavy sets or them 1 rep maxes..just don't use them often on all workouts. i mean, come on man...