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With beginners, weight belts circumvent their learning of how to “squeeze” their abs tightly and in the right ways during a heavy lift. The belt just takes over. This issue, however, is pretty easy to get around if you have a good coach or you are paying attention. You should never use a belt in place of proper core work, stabilization, and technical learning. But that should be obvious.
2. Belts Make Your Lower Back.The main purpose of a weight-lifting belt is to increase intra-abdominal pressure, which provides support for your lower back on exercises such as deadlifts, squats, bent-over rows, and overhead lifts. For most guys, it’s a good idea to wear one but only for maximum-weight lifts.
Only guys with back problems can use them more liberally.A weightlifting belt should be used judiciously and only when you really need one, and you only really need one whenever there’s a heavy load on your spine. The only exercises where you experience this kind of load are barbell lifts like squats, deadlifts, strict presses, and.Basically, weight lifting belts are thick belts, often made out of leather, that can be used to assist with certain core-intensive exercises like squats and deadlifts. There are many reasons for wearing a weight lifting belt, but obviously the biggest drive for its advocates is that it allows them to lift more weight.
Wearing a lifting belt ALL The Time is a mistake. You should only use it when you really need it. Over using things like belts, wraps, and straps will actually make you weaker and increase your risk of injury, rather than protecting you. There is a RIGHTand a WRONGtime to use a belt and that’s what’s covered in the video below.
Walk into any health club and you’ll likely see some ‘fitness’ guy walking around the weight room wearing a cushy weight lifting belt on his abdomen. Weightlifting belts are nothing new in the fitness world, but what most people don’t realize is they are completely unnecessary for healthy individuals. In my experience, unless you are a competitive powerlifter you probably don’t need one.
Second, research suggests that while wearing a weight belt can increase lower back stability when lifting, repeated use can decrease the engagement of your core muscles.Second, a belt will definitely aid in lifting performance. In my opinion, a weight belt is only necessary during near the max attempts on compound lifts, definitely not when you’re on a bicycle.
You shouldn’t wear a belt with loads that you can easily support—below.A weightlifting belt can be used as a tool to increase intra-abdominal pressure and to aid a lifter in stabilizing the spine during lifts (1). Much like a lifter bracing correctly, a lifting belt.Medical Warning: Not everybody should wear a belt, If you have high blood pressure or a heart condition, wearing a belt is not recommended as a correctly used belt will spike blood pressure more than if you are lifting without a weight lifting or Powerlifting belt.
How to Use Your Belt. 1. Belt Placement. Belt placement is mostly about comfort, some lifters will angle the belt depending on.Lifting belts can actually help you increase the use of the abs and lower-back muscles.
Research has shown that wearing a belt while lifting either has little effect on the use of the erector spinae muscles or actually increases their use by up to 25 percent.If your goal is to maximize the amount of weight that you can lift, then yes you should wear a belt. However, the belt is to help reinforce your core and is not a replacement for a proper brace. When approaching heavier weights, place a belt around your waist/lumbar spine while ensuring you are breathing and bracing properly, and then perform.A weightlifting belt has two main purposes.
It reduces stress on the lower back while the person is lifting in an upright position, and it prevents back hyperextension during overhead lifts. A belt reduces low back stress by compressing the contents of the abdominal cavity.And while a weight lifting belt shouldn’t be used at all times, it can be incredibly useful knowing when to grab one and what exercises most likely.According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the best reason to use a weightlifting belt is to increase intra-abdominal pressure, or pressure in your abdomen, during heavy or strenuous weight lifting.
This pressure creates a rigid core, stabilizing your spine and helping increase your maximum power.
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308 comments
“tightness”, “thickness”, “breaking it in”…you’re either talking about a belt or a girl.
Awesome video about using what kind of belt and how to use. Use of belt is another essential part that lots of people don’t really give too much importance. Thanks for the demo bro.
Wait. what about hypertrophy lifts? Cant keep constant tension and hold air can you? I cant anyway. My lungs arent that great. Always so out of breath after squats.
Yo Brandon, inzer changed their medium size from 30-33 to 33-35, I’m a 31 or 32 in pants. should I get a small or medium? (Their small is now 28-32)
My goal is to be as strong as I can as naturally as I can, no roids, no belt and no straps, I should get atleast 500-600 deadlift. Let’s go!!!!
I hurt my back while doing heavy hammer dumbell curl. Should I still wear can belt?
I powerlidr without a belt, everyone is always telling me to be careful bcz I don’t have a belt on. But I have no problems doing heavy compound lifting
Quick question coach. All the years I’ve been lifting I’ve never done speed work. One thing I’ve never been clear on is when they say to use 40 to 50% is that including chain weight if u use chains or is that bar weight not including the weight of the chains? Great video as usual brother. Thanks coach
Disliked the video… he didn’t even mention to always wear a belt when doing curls.
I want to buy a belt because I get lower back pain the next day when I go heavy.
I seen guys doing dumbell curls while wearing a belt. I don’t think people ACTUALLY know what its for, just that if you are “lifting” heavier you need one. Pretty funny though.
Always enjoy the fact that when I have a question your videos always have clear answers and explanations.
WRONG!
BELT SHOULD NOT BE THAT TIGHT, AND THE BELT IS TO SUPPORT YOUR BACK AND KEEP IT STRAIGHT NOT FOR YOUR CORE!
Brandon, your a tall guy. I’m 6’5, long torso and legs, and I have inzer 10mm forever belt, single prong. Extremely uncomfortable when squating and deadlifting. Digs into ribs and hip when tight. I’ve tried sitting belt high and low with no luck. Would a tapered inzer belt be better and allow me to to go tight without discomfort?
I’m a 38 waist size but I’m planning on losing weight so should I get the 36 size belt?
During my side twisting I got inquiry. It’s not that serious but I feel uneasy in by left waist. What should I do? Should I continue exercise. It’s already 3 days ago
Do you think that the intro abdominal pressure that you use for heavy lifts increases risk of hernia?
I started with a 310 pound deadlift on my first try, although not much but still felt happy.
I was like “damn this dudes knees sound like mine, maybe that’s actually normal”…. then I realized he was a fellow Grunt… whatever, who needs knees.
I feel i lifted a lil differently with and without a belt, also positioning is key, depends upon hip size, i have very small waist (gods gift) so i fine puttin my belt higher helps more in my deadlifts, squats i like at lower level and OHP same as Deads, great video Joey, hope the classic goes well
Just order my pioneer belt a few days ago! Going to do a review for it on my channel
Sorry.. Bad advice that’s way to tight! Need to be able to get 2 fingers between belt and abdomin, can’t brace properly if it’s that tight
This is actually a really good video, I’m new to lifting and making good progress and i always saw the experienced guys wearing belts and i had no idea what they do.
What are your thoughts on using a weight belt for big deadlifts?
Oh, these are for lifting! I’ve been looking all over for pants with belt loops big enough for these belts.
After watching a gazillion vids on belt use… This was THE best YouTube till date.
I’d feel ridiculous wearing a belt as a woman for the weight I lift. I don’t lift heavy, I lift around 65kg so no one’s impressed but i’m only 50kg. I’m getting closer and closer to lift one and a half my weight and I considered a belt for safety. I’m just anxious i’d look like a wannabe.
I’m going to buy an inzer belt but the only problem is my waist/ naval is 29 inches and their sizes are small:28-32 and medium: 33-35. My problem is I think i should get a medium because I’m between a beginner and intermediate lifter so I’ll be getting bigger. What’s your opinion? Love the vids man!
Now that you’re onto Starting Strength what’s your view on breathing with the belt. I believe Mark states that you SHOULD NOT extend the belly. Rather, tighten the belt so you can contract the abs and they still push against the belt. Have I got this right?
If I want a belt for heavy rows and for general heavy exercises other than squating and ohp should i get the thinner ones that are wider in the back or these are just crap. I have worn one and seemed fine.
Two things Scott….how an overweight guy can use a belt? Love handles really get on the way! And two…does belts help avoid hernias (abs or back hernias)?
i wear belt 4 curls cus i do 2 much weight thinking i m tougher but i end up swinging my arms and hurting my back sooooo ya,,, belt is good…
So, why even go with a 10 mm at all if the 6 mm works as well?
My gym has only those body builder belts. Are theye better than no belt at all?
That awkward moment when you see an unwatched Youtube video…
How is this possible? Did I actually.. do something in real life that made me miss an upload?
Jeff, Ily. Not only did I learn if I should use a belt, but I also learned how to flatten the lower abs area that hangs out. I thought using a belt would help idk why. You get straight to the point no contradictory ifs. You know your stuff. Thank you.
This isn’t true I’m not saying Jeff isn’t a good physical therapist but it’s actually been proven that if anything a belt is actually better for your abs courtesy of Lance Norton, using a belt is fine but that doesn’t mean you should use it on all of her sets, I would only use it on your heavy sets
I’m getting a lever belt. So I’ll be testing of both worlds, I’d say the prong is best if you want to share it with people, but the lever is more fit for you. So both is pure
Just bought my belt and I appreciate him posting a video like this, buuuutttt he kinda looks like he’s gonna pass out lol
Been wondering about this since I started my new program. My back seems to be taking hard hits even on days when its not really back-centric. I thought maybe the old belt would help stabilize it a bit. This answered a lot of questions.
Im over 30″ should i buy small or medium? Or buy medium and digg some hole if its not fit to me
So can I still use the belt, and just workout my abs more?��
I do the opposite with my belt on I contract and it reminds me to pull belly in and squeeze abs
As a powerlifter I do my first main exercises belted (not for warmup sets, all the rest beltless and I add in core work (weighted planks, dragon flags, rollouts, reverse hypers)
I was doing standing dumbell shoulder presses and some guy randomly said I should get a belt for that. I’m like uuh okay. I simply flex my abs on each press. That seems to support my back very well.
Hey Brandon, how much of a difference is there between using one of the regular harbinger belts provided at some commercial gyms and the 10mm forever lever inzer belt? I’m expecting my inzer belt to arrive soon and am curious as to whether or not I’ll be able to squat a little more(maybe 5-10lbs more on working sets) now that I’m upgrading to a real belt. Thanks and love the videos!
I’m 140 pounds just started doing heavy Dead lifts well heavy for me my goal was 315 and I’m now past 315 and can do 335 comfortable without a belt. today some guy at the gym seen me deadlift 335 and was like “man that’s a lot of weight you need a belr so you won’t get hurt.” I would rather not get one but that guy made me start thinking about it and lead me to this video. any tips if I should or is it ok to not use one?
I’m not rich so I wear my trousers belt, still does the same thing
I’m not that heavy 170. I don’t put a belt on till I go over 300 squats same with dead lifts.
Backing up your information with the such proven research information would be a good idea
I actually wore a belt for 3 straight hours after I felt like I tweaked the right side of my erector spinae during Deadlifts and it’s helped me heal and develop better posture. I agree though you shouldn’t wear it all the time because you will shrink your back muscles. However I will say it can help people establish proper posture and straighten their backs. I believe this might help straighten your scapula muscles in a society where you’re always looking down at electronics.
Please some help me to overcome the problem of belt moving upwards during squats…..please guys
After 2 MONTHS of waiting my Inzer belt finally arrived last week. Helped me break through my plateau in squat and deadlift! Added 15 pounds to my squat PR and 20 pounds to my deadlift PR. And my back feels awesome! Don’t be dumb like me and put off getting a belt. It’s so worth it.
How can anyone wear a belt as he shown in this video? It goes against my bones on the sides and it hurts. I wear it above just a bit below of my upper abs and push against it with my abs which means it’s always under the tension.
Love your video. Why are you yelling at me though? Is it to motivate me to lift heavier?
and here I was about to buy one (my lower back drives me crazy on dead lifts, thought a belt would be a good call)
Thanks for covering this. When I took college strength training in the ’90s, we were required to use lifting belts. As I am training to get back in shape over 2 decades later, this is one of the things I’ve wondered about.
As someone who competes in classic physique, a belt is a neccessity. Reason being is you can suck your stomach in and putting the belt on keeps your stomach in. Having a blocky, thick waistline does no good for your aesthetics on stage, particularly if you have a good stomach vacuum like I do.
Belts are to a power lifter like a Colt.45 is to a gunfighter…
Great vid. I would like to see some of those women wear the kind of belt with the male anatomy feature. So hot
I do agree with the video, however if you are going for a squat or deadlift 1RM or struggle with lower back pain to the point where it’s unbearable, I do think a belt is okay
Of course that doesn’t mean that someone using a belt shouldn’t strengthen weak areas like the lower back
I myself just got a belt and am only planning on using it if I get really bad lower back pain or if I’m going for squat or deadlift 1rm
You literally have the worst squat form ever. Your hips and knees come up at different times….
This is wwrong the belt should have a little room so when you breath in with your belly that you get the belt to wrok properly
Can you show any actual studies that prove that wearing a belt weakens your core? ALL scientific studies I’ve read comes to the opposite conclusion, that it INCREASES core engagemet and has many other benefits. Here are some of the studies:
Zink, A. J., et al. The effect of a weight belt on trunk and leg muscle activity and joint kinematics during the squat exercise. J. Strength Cond. Res. 15:235-240, 2001.
Bauer, J. A., et al. The use of lumbar-supporting weight belts while performing squats: Erector spinae electromyo-graphic activity. J. Strength Cond. Res. 13:384-388, 1999.
Harman, E. A., et al. Effects of a belt on intra-abdominal pressure during weightlifting. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 21:186-190, 1989.
Lander, J. E. The effectiveness of weight belts during multiple repetitions of the squat exercise. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 24:603-609, 1992.
Bourne, N. D. and Reilly, T. Effect of a weightlifting belt on spinal shrinkage. Br. J. Sports Med. 25:209-212, 1991.
Reilly, T. and Davies, S. Effects of a weightlifting belt on spinal loading during performance of the deadlift. J. Sports Sci. 13:433, 1995.
Kingma, I., et al. Effect of a stiff lifting belt on spine compression during lifting. Spine 31(22):E833-839. 2006.
Giorcelli, R. J., et al. The effect of wearing a back belt on spine kinematics during asymmetric lifting of large and small boxes. Spine. 26:1794-1798, 2001.
Lander, J. E., et. al. The effectiveness of weight-belts during the squat exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1990 Feb;22(1):117-26.
Renfro, G. J. and Ebben, W. P. A Review of the Use of Lifting Belts. Strength and Conditioning Journal 28(1): 68-74, 2006.
Should I use a belt for things like lat pull downs?I see people with belts at the gym and they use them for practically everything
And DONT walk around with your damn belt on the whole time like you’re going to bust into a heavy lift at any moment. I promise you don’t need a belt to dumbbell curl 35lbs, Chad.
Recently bought a belt, been using it on many exercises and it’s helping me understand how to create core contraction. However, there are times when I rely on the belt without contracting core because just by breathing in, the belt creates pressure for me. Before using the belt, I don’t think I did it right on stabilizing core muscle as I didn’t understand how to create muscle contraction. (I’m sure it happened but not in a optimal way) So I guess I am going backward in the process but gonna continue to do so until I feel like I want to do it without belt and see if it is beneficial to do both with belt or without. Thank you for great information!
Yes breath into your stomach, that’s because your lungs are in your large intestine. And once the oxygen is processed by your stomach it’s then broken down and filtered by your liver then it goes into your lungs in your large intestine. Then what oxygen that is not used comes out your ass as a fart. Breath into your stomach, wtf kind of advise is that?
In my uneducated opinion, which is basically agreeing with Joe’s answer, is to focus on riding your linear progression train. Your beltless and belted lifts won’t feel as different since your not really moving that much weight, until maybe near the end of novice phase. And maybe, just maybe, wearing a belt too early might not teach to to correctly brace beltless (when doing an intermediate program that calls for both lifts).
I honestly have to wear it. My back hurt with deadlifts. I see many men and women wear belt and they are muscles…6pack
I only started wearing a belt a couple years ago. The gym I went to didnt have any for general use like some do and I didn’t know how to how to go about getting a belt. But I started going to this one gym (the gym i go to now) with friends here and there and that gym had belts available. After using theirs, I decided to get one for myself, a run of the mill Nike belt from a sporting goods store. Now I have a legit federation approved belt.
This is why I don’t understand the things
Zink, A. J., WHITING, W. C., VINCENT, W. J., & MCLAINE, A. J. (2001). The effects of a weight belt on trunk and leg muscle activity and joint kinematics during the squat exercise. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research,15(2), 235-240.
Lander, J. E., Hundley, J. R., & Simonton, R. L. (1992). The effectiveness of weight-belts during multiple repetitions of the squat exercise. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 24(5), 603-609
Hey Alan,
Is it possible that the intra-abdominal pressure caused by the belt can actually cause a hernia? I had a hernia from lifting last year and I was using a belt on the deadlift. I’ve since had surgery to repair the hernia, but I don’t use a belt anymore.
I just get the urge to punch “dAvE” in his stupid face lol. All he does is nod����
Great video Brandon! You answered a lot of questions that I had! I would definitely welcome more informative videos like this one!
awsome video very imformative.Check me out im a natural bodybuilder I been training over 20 years and I also sell programs https://youtu.be/cEWDGqOelDw
Just grabbed a blue and yellow belt and a bunch of clothing! Thanks brother much love
Best belt is a good solid core. I’ve never used a lifting belt.
I will buy a belt just for prs. My friend used in his deadlifting pr, and I feel like I need it to be able to break his pr:)
Let me get this straight. When breathing for squats. You breathe in, then do you hold it on the way down and breathe out as you come up?
Being a european i always wondered why americans are called by their title, coach this and that, doctor this and that. Why not just call them by their first name.?
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“dont use belts! they make you weak!”
says the weak ass guy.
You can tell the guy on the left is really huge. I mean look how small his skull is, he’s probably suppose to be really skinny for his skeletal size.
This is false. Using a belt will not make your abdominal / core muscles weaker.
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Well the way you’re telling us to use the belt is completely wrong. First of all, you specifically don’t want to push out against the belt. You take a deep breath and brace down your abdomen, exactly in the same manner as without the belt. This way you’re not compromising the way your abs are supposed to work and the belt still gives you extra rigidity. Some studies also show an increased activation of core muscles, because the person directs more attention to proper breathing and bracing.
Thank you dude. I have been hitting weights almost a year and been nothing but gains with trial and error. Loving the journey. I have been hitting heavy for deadlift and window shopping for a belt. I have a question?! What width should the belt be? Thank you
if you want to get hiatal hernia then go happily without your supporter belt for deadlift.i tried to do without belt and got hiatal hernia
I disagree, when I am doing squats or deadlifts, I am not trying to work my abs, I am trying to overload my muscle and not injure myself. I wouldn’t want to go lower weight and go belt-less because then I won’t overload at all and won’t see any results, overload is needed and belts can be very helpful. Honestly belts do not matter much, and they don’t take your abs out of the lift, you are still contracting your abs at least 90% of how much they would have without the belt, you just wanted a clickbait YouTube video
I find the belt helps more for farmers carries than anything because of the need to keep the brace but for squatting your abs get a stretch and can take away the tension on the belt which might distract the lifter. Still, a great tool to keep the cue to brace constant, but can distract you from focusing on the main muscle movers in each lift
I never wear a belt and dont plan too i want too do all my lifting raw. Is this bad for me or shouldni wear a belt
What color is the belt on the very left in the thumbnail? I bought gold and it doesn’t look like that.
So I don’t actually need a belt I always thought it was for back support?
3:48 when you’re big and strong enough to wear flip flops to the gym. Lol
Nah. Mark Rippetoe makes a more convincing argument for using a belt and is simply a more trustworthy source on strength training.
I use the velcro belt for squatting but it’s because I’m a woman and I have a really short torso. When I wear the hard belts they dig into my ribs area it just uncomfortable.
I only prefer the belts that pull me down. Dips-belt.. I fucking love weighted dips.
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Guys don’t ditch the belt because of this video. If you want to lift heavier weight and you need an aid then using a belt is perfectly fine. Obviously if you can manage without then don’t wear one…. simple
Damn dude! $100 for a belt? You got a discount code or something? Just for the new release?
I dont want a belt but have a feeling i need a belt. Just reached 225 for squats n deadlift and having slight pain, but nothing major. Just thinking about getting one just for extra support and longevity.
For those wondering, how much extra a belt will add to your lifts, it depends on the belt, a good belt will add 10% more to your lifts
We use belts for safety. It still activates the core and you still develop a strong core with it. Go to a powerlifting meet and see how many people are using belts and tell them they shouldnt.
If you are worried about it….either don’t wear a belt…or wear a belt and spend more time with core workouts.
I used the belt wrong today and I learned that i need to wear it a little higher up
I wasn’t doing the breathing properly. Felt the difference instantly after applying it. Thank you so much!
Only wear a belt when you need to be safe… like PR and ORM lifts
You look awkward kid. Very weird looking built. And if your going to do bodybuilding shows come in shape and stop wearing diper for posing truck
Is it okay if i just use the belt for squats? I have really intense pain in my lower back whenever I squat
Great video man, thanks. I love the Pa Dutch t-shirt you wore doing the squats. I’m a Lancaster county man myself����
Read Greg Nuckols’ Belt Bible article, and then tell Jeff to stop being unscientific.
Could someone explain the main difference between the training, power and Oly belt?
Help please, the belt digs in and forces my back to round as I’m reaching for the bar
So, I’m a little bit confused right now. I’ve watched several videos by competetive powerlifters and people experienced in the field and read several articles about using a weightlifting belt and all of them agree on the fact that weighlifting belts weakening your core is a myth. So which one is it really? Does it weaken the core or not? Belt weakening the core seems kinda intuitive, however research shows that the decrease in muscle activation they found was minimal and in fact, the activation and contraction was higher in most cases than going beltless.
Belts are meant to be worn snug not tight, they are there for core and back support, when lifting heavy weights, you do not want to increase inter abdominal pressure, that is a bad idea just like roids!
Im stuck right now?if i train for bench is that i do. No suplementry execise need help
Im using it only for squats deadlifts cuz my back kills me that time. After that I remove and workout without it
I have to wear a belt becase I have an umbilical hernia and I can’t get surgery until late July. So, I have to rely upon the belt.
I got a hernia partially due to weak abs, but the doctor has told me that I probably had it since I was at the hospital just after birth. It happened right after the doctor put in my belly button.
So, I agree with not wearing a belt to strengthen your abdominal stabilizers, but if you go heavy, wear it on highest, heaviest sets.
Jeff, I could rely on your belt muscles more than an actual worker lifting belt, they seem strong as hell
The belt can be good for teaching bracing on all sets. Not just heavy ones!
God damn dude this was informative as fuckin all hell thx mate
So I had an umbilical hernia repair and now I am very cautious. Should I wear a belt while warming up?
Perfect video. The amount of other videos which took 10 minutes to say nothing is too frustrating.
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The biggest thing to me is that using a belt is a skill, and must be practiced just like any other skill. To say that gaining strength without a belt necessarily translates to more with a belt is true, but if the skill of using the belt is not proficient, the difference may not be as big as it would be otherwise.
Please don’t take advice from these morons. Go to professionals like Jeff Cavalier for true knowledge.
“Don’t wear your belt when you’re doing dumbbell curls”
Shows a picture of barbell curls
Belt/knee wraps should only be used for 1 rep max on deadlift/squat so you don’t herniate your back lifting super heavy. Anything above 3 reps doesn’t need a belt or knee wraps
There was a weightlifting belt some decades ago, called the back bull, that had lumbar support. It did not last long and discontinued faster, than it was on the market.
They should design a belt that kills the user if they don’t hit depth on their benchpress or squat.
I dont use belts cuz it’s not sports specific to what i do.
I’m considering using one during the off season for higher strength potential during the comp season though.
Should I go with the Titan Brahma lever belt or with the Inzer Forever lever belt?
i dont care about customization, so would 6.5mm be the best route to go?
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i use belt on top set just to remind me when i am intimidated by weight
I don’t have a squat rack or a bench so I need to wear my belt when lifting the bar off the floor:P
You mostly compared 10 mm and 13 mm belt and said that it didn’t make much of a difference, but does that apply if you compare 6.5 mm with 10 mm? Asking since I think I’m getting a 6.5 mm belt. Great video!
Always helpful! It’s like you read my mind….. I like it. Thanks again for the info.
Thank you for clear explanation with examples just liked and subscribed
I didn’t expect to hear this, I just bought one and tried yesterday…. I feel much control when using belt… so I’m not 100% sure about his advice…. yes we don’t rely on it all the time but still can take benefit from it
Great video Alan! I have a great powerlifting belt but its a single prong. I had a double prong one time but it was a pain in the ass to get on and off. I also recommend a good thick powerlifting belt. I use them when I am going heavy. I am also thinking about one of those lever belts for squatting but am not sure its worth it, since I have a pretty good single prong power belt.
Brandon, have you tried the SBD 13mm lever belt? Expensive but oh so worth it. Top quality leather and awesome lever design. Best belt I’ve ever owned.. and will certainly be the last one I’ll ever have to buy. Would love to see your review of it.
Morpheus spent a little tooo much time in the weight training simulation if you ask me….
Alan, you are the best, I have been learning a lot from all your videos!
I didnt use a belt for a long time but I will for squats and deadlifts because I lately almost got hurt. My lower back has been hurt before. Not getting hurt is priority.
Of course I only use it for higher weight.
Always wear a belt, no matter what. Bench, leg press, curl and pull-up all benefit from belt.
Hey bro would you recommend to use a belt when squatting 120 lbs? I’m just a beginner also dead lift just 130, and 100 back rows, the reason why I’m asking is because I suffer from a dislocated disk on my lower back and don’t feel comfortable lifting heavier without support, thanks in advance
So what if you get a strong asf core AND use a belt for PR’s:0
For some reason my lower back muscles work way too hard and for the second time I had to go get a massage with electricity or w/e it’s called to relax my back muscles. The doctor recommended me to wear a belt to relief some of the pressure from my back to my abs. Don’t know how that works, but sure
Dude…don`t make a simple lifting belt a mathematic equation… just put it on and you are good to go. Stop giving a fuck what other people might think
Damn this really helped. Particularly the exercise with the 5lb plate on your stomach. Thank you!
I wish people would stop trying to make funny comments in chat sections. Now…. Doesn’t the fn belt support your back? Isn’t that its purpose? Does the belt cut off circulation in anyway? Thanks
Im such an idiot honestly
i train without a belt
and finally say you know youve been gifted a belt for christmas
lets try it on
so lets ad 20kg on each side weight did not budge
Me: i guess i cant use weight belts
but it seems i shouldve added 2.5s on each side 3:40 LUL
I dont think I’ve ever wore a gym belt tbh. I actually can’t be bothered.
I have lumbar disc (L4/L5-S1) bulge and back pain doing curls standing upright, would a belt help?
I wear my belt behind closed doors
.. that leads to the gym.
Belts are for power lifters not body building…I stopped using the belts a long time ago and I’ve never looked back since. For me it’s a mind thing. I don’t use it at all.
Is it really possible to breathe into your belly? Doesn’t the air stay in the lungs?
Just got mine in today �������� so fucking ready to rep 3 plate squat 5×12 am 138lbs right now
Guy on left looks strong as fuck I bet he’s a serious bodybuilder n power lifter two in one
Belts are for pussies. Next clip is him wearing knee sleeves smh
I will pull the old lady card-Yup a lifting princess. I wear my belt.
2:19 the guy looks like one of those people on those infomercials that can’t open a lid without spilling all the soup everywhere
would a belt also help keep your intestines in to prevent a hernia or is it just for ur back? Im getting pains under my stomach when I do heavy squats or leg press
last time i took my belt of was 1943 after deadlifting the pantzer batalion
you got a hole in ur shirt bro. anyway thanks for the good vid. i learned something.
this guy is so fucking dumb, you wear belt to not get hernia, your gut can pop out when lifting heavy
So.not belt i.lift 120kg… with belt i should be on 140kg.
But if i get to 140kg without a belt than my potential with a belt further exceeds someone who has always relied on a belt.
I went to check out the belts, I’d recommend that they put the belt sizes on the website. Not just S, M, L, XL, but the measurements too
I’m doing the 5×5 SL program. I would like to buy a belt to see what I can push my 1rms to. Got a 170kg deadlift raw yesterday, don’t want to use it in everyday training because I want everything from the exercises, just as I don’t use my lifting straps when I am doing deadlift sets, as I want to build grip strength.
Hey Larry I want the red in a extra large but use are out of stock and I’ve emailed them on the sight 2 times no1 is getting back to me for a week now any better way to sort a belt out? Haha
The air should not be collected with the top, not with the lungs. That is to breathe badly. It is collected with the bottom, with the diaphragm, since it is related to apnea and intra-abdominal pressure. The belt must be pushed to stabilize the central area. If the belt is badly placed, that is to say very tight, that could not be achieved.
Got a belt, had it fucking up all my skin above and below the beltt. Tossed it away again.
Anyone got experience with this?
Wrist wraps arn’t necessarily to make you stronger, they protect the tiny bones in your wrist…
Just today when my Father said about wearing a belt to avoid hernia, YouTube gives me this! #voodoalgorithm
Any time you put on accouterments to lift be it gloves, straps, belts, fancy shorts, or whatever it may be, it’s wrong. Lift weights naturally, as intended, and you’ll be healthier and safer in the long run. Ask me how I know…
I only really use a belt if I’m going for a pr or if my back is giving me trouble that day, please don’t punish me jeff
i use a stoic belt for about 50 bucks pretty solid, on amazon https://amzn.to/2YPl3rJ
I’ve seen guys at my gym wear their belt the entire workout! At no time did they “use”, or, titten it for support! #beltcool
I am about to start using a belt, I just started back at the gym, 45 years old, all kinds of lower back problems. When I squat even 100 pounds, or DL 135, my lower back hurts. I do my best to keep proper form, but I also refuse to be bed ridden AGAIN for 2 weeks from snapping my lower back. I think I am going to start using a belt, rather it’s 100 pounds, or 200. Younger people with no back problems can recover from a muscle strain fast, I can’t!
@ Brandon
Can we also use “Back Brace Belts” that comes with “Adhesive Bands”, will they also serve the Purpose?
Pls elaborate in detail. Thanks.
I am 45 and my lower back is BAD. I can squat and deadlift more than I have been, I know I can. But the little weight that I am doing, I always end up with my lower back in pain. Should I wear a belt? I am not trying to be a competitor, just trying to get strong while having pinched nerves and arthritis in my lower spine. Any help would be much appreciated
Does it help with injury prevention? I had hernia 3years ago
As much as a belt helps, I’d rather do it raw especially with deadlifts that way I can properly tighten my core and the back
Thx Jeff! I was gonna buy a belt but I’m glad I stumbled upon ur video. Glad I didn’t ��
Watching this since they made me wear one today and i haven’t seen you wear it in your videos
Is it okay to wear my belt when I’m going in my gf on the extra hard days?
I can understand when someones doing a heavy lift i.e. 85%+ 1RPM why they would use a belt, but wearing it all the time. Even when doing it for isolation exercises makes no sense to me.
So I don’t have a belt….. don’t know why really guess dad cracked me with his too often
Jeff would be the 1st person to Photoshop his abs out for the tumbnail lol����
Thank you for the insight. I to am a fan of variability, but had no idea if I should buy one yet.
Jeff is 150lb and can deadlift over 500lbs without a belt. The guy clearly knows what he’s talking about. Shut up and work on your weak ass core.
a belt is like straps it makes your lifts go up, he says i like to use my internal belt well thats the whole point, the belt enhances the internal belt u have to push ur breath in to it..
When he draws those red and green arrows I feel like that meme of the golden retriever who is trying to understand lots of maths.
what kind and color is the belt on the left in the beginning? it looks sweet.
You should have been on game of thrones or Vikings with that beard. It is glorious.
I only wear a belt when I’m doin tricep kickbacks, really helps with stability.
I just can’t figure out how to use it so I don’t try. Not a beginner I’ve just never been a fan of the extra stuff even though it’s not cheating
Whats the intro song, i remember this being some action film much appreciated
Fuck a belt dog I do this shit raw. Like a real Camp. Be a hella lot more impressive.
I wear my belt during all sets to reinforce the technique of using a belt, but wear it very loosely. I start tightening it around 80%, getting it as tight as I would wear in comp at 90%. I do a ton of ab, oblique, and lower backwork to make sure I don’t fall behind in my core.
For belts I really prefer Spud Co.’s nylon and velcro belts, especially the thinner deadlift and bench variants, but my federation does not allow them in comp so for meets, and training leading up to them, I wear a 10mm Pioneer leather belt.
This guy shouts all the time and looks like hes being strangled and about to pass out.. Scott, just talk slowly normally please! Plus your a liar you NEVER wear a shirt..lol
can u wear compression tights to the gym, without another pair of pants over
I’m a 15 year old starting to take powerlifting serious cause of this man right here but I haven’t been able to get my hands on one of these belts they are sold out right now ☹️
Hey Brandon I read the article but I have a question. I’m currently running canditos linear program and for my squats I feel like my core is holding me back from progressing at a faster rate. I’ve been doing extra core work to help. but I was wondering if it’d be a bad idea to get a belt and use it for my squats 3×6 at 85% of my 1RM?
Does anyone notice how he struggles to breathe after he slaps that belt on too tightly
Whats your opinion between the bestbelt single prong belt and a titan prong belt (not sure which single prong to go with since they are all different) Please and thank you!
I need the belt I like the yellow and blue preferably, please let me know
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Lay off the pre workout guys, your screaming xD
Seriously though love the channel and the info but the chaotic jacked up out of breath yelling at the camera with wild eyes isn’t serving you dude!
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I see advising people that a belt is not the best decision, is tantamount to saying don’t use one. I see this as dangerous. I believe that most people are not as “perfect” with their training as Mr. Jeff. So on top of that, telling us using a belt is not the best choice has now set the stage for serious injury such as sciatica.
Any plans for some more collars with the neversate crew?
And as always, great content man
I’m really glad you’re getting endorsements, and still giving informative content the previous drama with Youtube. Keep being awesome!
Just bought an XL Inzer 10mm Single Prong Belt it said 39-42 online but in reality it’s 35-43 more or less. Their prong belts have 9 holes and I think what they show on the site is the middle hole up to the end.
i love wearing my belt while strolling on the treadmill drinking my latte
i injured my tailbone a couple of years ago during football, whenever i squat or deadlift i really feel it in my lower back, should i invest in a belt?
Wait a minute so the belt makes you contract your core more? But doesn’t wearing a belt cause your to push out against it?
I’m 15 and squatted 275 pounds for 2 reps should I get a belt
JEEEEFFF a belt just helps increase abdominal pressure, a belt doesn’t replace bracing it just enhances it. A belt doesn’t stop activation of your core
I throw on a belt anytime I get over 300-350lbs to help negate any risk of injury. Also, after 350 you’re entering competition weight in which you’ll have one on and it helps to be prepared for the entire lift.
Will the Powerlifting belt work for me if I don’t have a beard?
I got my belt stolen from my gym, so been going beltless on all my lifts seems to be more beneficial without it as my core no longer needs that support.
Look people, if your gonna lift heavy, just wear the God damn belt. What’s the side effect from not wearing one? Messing up your lower back,
Larrys deadlift is super fast…even in demo mode, can’t see anything
personal opinion unless your a power lifter, you shouldn’t be lifting a weight you can’t lift without a belt just means your core isn’t actually strong enough to lift the weight.
Thanks for the great and direct info. I noticed the difference immediately. The entire duration of the lift felt solid and I feel I could lift heavier with proper breathing.
But but but Clarence Kennedy never uses a belt when he lifts and squats 300kg
I only wear a belt when I do cardio to increase the intra-abdominal pressure and improve my performance.
My question would be, for a first powerlifting meet, would you say better to spend so much on a name brand belt like inzer or pioneer or would a less known name one be just as good?
Moral of this video: Bracing while using a belt can make you burst.
I want to buy but its sold, now what should i do i need that belt plz reply
I always thought double prong lock made the belt more durable and lasting
Where’s my wiener… I used to ask myself that until I realized I was a girl.
Damn bro thank God I looked this video up! I have a weak lower back, and I already had 2 injuries to my lower sciatica nerve! 1 week it was my left had to take a weak off the gym. Then the next week bammmm my right got tweaked! It was heartbreaking cuz all I want to do is lift and get back in shape! So from then on I always used a belt no matter what workout I did! Then I seen your vid explaining the core and how to flex the muscles! I never thought of that thanks bro you saved me from having the weakest core possible. I’m hoping to do what you say on just my dumbbell workouts, and when it comes to squats and deadlifts throw the belt on! Thanks a million dude! The only question I got is where is the belt suppose to sit on my body? Right on my belly button or below it?? Once again thanks for saving me bro you got a Sub!!!! LIGHT WEIGHT BABY!!!!
Hey Scott, So I injured my lower back last summer because I had an incorrect form during squats. I have not done squats since then. I want to go back to doing squats but I’m wondering if I should now use a belt. Thanks man.
If she is asking you if she is going to get her ice cream afterwards… 5:37
Bought one as a gift for my cousin; now buying mines ������️♀️
You know I kept saying to myself, “this is a good video” over and over. Great job.
I dont understand people hating on other people in the gym wearing a belt for things other than the traditional lifts. You’re really that worried about what they’re doing? A lot of people who have had hernias wear a belt on most lifts. I just dont understand people thinking that squats and deadlifts are the only lifts that really increase your abdominal pressure lol like come on have some common sense
Terrible video, my lever belt needed a Philips screw driver. Flat head would not suffice
Great vid!! Very informative and straight to the point. Liked and subbed ��
I’m gonna buy a belt, but those screws need to be made different brotha. They are flaking off metal bits amd you fumble around the fastener.
I wanna take the pill that allows me to deadlift 800lbs with sandals on
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Can you do a video explaining any differences between 3″ and 4″ belts Alan?
I say wear a belt if its heavy my heavy my not be your heavy. If it feels heavy 100% wear a belt
Lost touch be the channel. Over the past two weeks I’ve been reminded why I trust this channel.. thank you
I only use lifting belts for extremely heavy weight, but I still train to progress more and also press more weight without a lifting belt. I also train abs on leg day.
I wish I could buy one but me broke sad emoji but the blue pill
Very rarely do I disagree with Jeff but I do this time……on most of what he says in this video.
Doing squats without a belt got me a low back injury that kept me out of the gym for 2 months.
Great video, you need to buy some Lock Jaws or something tho!
Great vid Brandon, what is your take on quick release belts like the titan longhorn?
why does the guy ay the beginning look like a jacked pewdiepie?
Maaaan, i braced way to hard today and passed out dropping the bar on my chest. Shit woke me the fuck up again real quick
how do you determine your max weight if you’re just starting out?
That’s wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too light, correct this video Scott
Thanks for letting me know how to use it properly. I usually just put mine on tight as hell and do the rep. I never felt a help of the belt until today when I did what you said. My squat went from 285 to 310 today!!
Hey Joey, great video, As always!! About 6-8 months ago I purchased a RDX weightlifting belt. Personally, I get great use out of it and I really like it. I’m curious, have heard of this brand of belt? If so, what is your opinion on it?? Thanks a lot!:)
Larry Wheels is the type of guy to put on a belt and take pre-workout before going to bed to hit the gym in his dreams
Nevermind the increased performance potential, does a belt make lifting the same weight safer than without?, could it, say, prevent a hernia? I already had 2 hernias, one at age 5, one at 30, both operated. Should I always wear a belt or still use the progression?
squat on belly button, belt shouldnt shift up on bottom of squat in the back
belt dl above belly button, if you wear belt too high it will touch thighs and pull in stomach too far in front
press to stop hyperextending
Hey guys, hopefully you enjoyed this basic video on belts. What type of belt do you use? Favorite? Least favorite? Drop a comment.
Where’s my wiener?
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I’m switching over from a 10mm inzer to a pioneer. Since the inzer has some stiff material inside it preventing it from ever fully breaking in I’m wondering if a 13mm pioneer will be comparable
Think I hurt my lower back from deadlifts lol that’s why I’m here, when I finished my set my lower back felt…minor pain not that bad thou. Woke up the next morning it hurt a bit more lol wanted to see if it was worth to get a belt or work on core strength without it and keep trying with deadlifts?
How can this guy be the same age AS me i could fit 2 times into this dude haha
Would you think working out in a belt can help fix or prevent anterior pelvic tilt?
Great video but just fyi girls watch your videos too and girls lift too so it’s a bit jarring to hear you go yada-yada about “guys this”, “the guys who watch this channel”
does anyone know the song from 6:26 6:33? It sounds familiar and I want to download the song.
I thought this might be the case. I was doing some research into whether or not is worth while getting one of these.
So… hard pass…
I need the sleeves. Gotta keep em warm, otherwise sometimes it hurts because I do atg.
One added benefit of wearing a belt: It projects against abdominal hernias!
Just bought a belt bro I wanted to stay in wonderland haha ����keep it up bro your inspiration no joke
I’m not new and been working more on my form. I’m noticing my butt pops out when I squat and did some form practice with a chair and it’s just the way my back is maybe? Anyways does this help with form as well?
Just bought my first belt but I only plan on using it when I go over 405 on deadlift and over 315 on backsquat.
My transverse abdominis is very solid because I’ve do 455 for a few reps without a belt all the time but like a belt when I go over 500 on deadlift
I wore a belt the other day on squats and I noticed I now have fresh stretch marks around my hips, has anyone else experienced this?
What if you are 70 yo? Fusion on 4 n 5 12 years ago. Bench 180 3sets of 8. Squat 150 bad joints. 250 leg press.
Does the rise 10mm lever belt break in? Seems similar to the inzer belt but I want one that forms to my body over time.
Hey @Brandon Campbell Diamond. How would you recommend cleaning one of these belts? My belt is starting to smell and was just wondering how you would clean your belt. Great video by the way.
Sorry Jeff, not true. There has been no evidence that using a belt PROPERLY, with proper breathing and bracing, results in less abdominal activation, contraction, etc. If anything it makes your core engage MORE since it has something to brace against. There have been studies done on this, your info is outdated.
I know this is an old video, but does anyone know if he has ever done a video on getting used to heavier weights? Like, putting on a hundred + more pounds for a partial or even a negative? Or maybe just standing up with it.
the reason you wear a belt is to stop your pants from falling down silly
I wanna buy his black and red belt except its $100 FOR A DAM BELT ATLEAST THROW IN SOME WRIST STRAPS
“The old school bodybuilding belt should never be worn by anyone” said so cut & dry �� PREACH! Those belts are useless
Rogue leather belts are fine for heavy work sets. Not warm up sets. Velcro ones are shit anyway and nobody should use those unless they doing Olympic lifts. With or without belt you should be doing the valsalva manoeuvre. It supports ur spine. Competitive or not.
I herniated a disc, would you recommend i wear one the entire time i squat or only on “heavy” squats and deadlifts (i also started to do daily ab work to make sure i dont get flexion)
WOW, customized belts! I’m so gonna check this out, thank You.
Excellent video as well!
Great content as always ���� So many belts out there, nice to know which is which
I Got injuri in lower back few days ago after doing squat. I didnt put that much Weight on. But more than my back could handle i guess. Should i use this to stabelise my lower back?
So what your saying is don’t buy the body builder belt from Walmart for $10.99 cuase I’m on my way out the door
@Alan Thrall I get insanely strong migraines any time I lift heavy wearing a belt, what do?
I only use valeo belt since day one and have not use anything else like this gimmicky nonsense lever belt that cost 5times
Unless you guys have weightbelts that somehow magically create power out of thin air, basic Physics tells us that these claims are false. If the belt does not add power to the mechanical system (go back to school, if you think it somehow can), and, as is being claimed, hinders a muscles functionality within the system, experimentally, we would see a decrease in the weights being lifted with a belt, compared to lifting beltless. We dont, though, do we? This is bullshit.
I wear my belt all through my warm ups and all working sets. Prevents back injuries, and ive had plenty
Hey man super informative video but I have a question about sizing. I’m only 15 so still growing obviously and I’m still a novice lifter. I wear a size 28-30 in pants and am going to purchase a Inzer Prong belt. Should I get a medium 30-33 or large 34-38? Im still growing and dont want to waste money buying another one.
Thanks
I usually trusts his recommendations, but not here. I keep hurting my back on deadlifts and squats. I’m getting a belt
Although I don’t do curls very often, I find that a belt is very helpful when doing them. Oddly enough Rippetoe also recommends a belt when doing barbell curls. Go figure.
See Jordan Feigenbaum’s video on belts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3coLPynaROs
Screw that shit…
I’ll keep using my internal belt like I’ve been doing before I knew it was called and internal belt…��
I’ll leave the leather belt to the powerlifters…
I bought a titan belt, great belt but the postage from the USA to Australia was crazy lol
I totally agree and i just hate it when the idiot in my gym tell me to wear a belt because ill hurt my spine or whatever
Hey Brandon, Great video. I had one more question and could not find the answer skimming through the comments. I am looking at a belt by Harbinger and there is an option for size between either 4 or 6 inches. What would you recommend or what is the difference or benefit between a wider or more narrow belt? Thanks!
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I have one big problem. When i wear this kind of belt and do squats, at the lowest point of the the lower edge of the squat is pushing into my upper legs. How to deal with this problem?