Re: Belt up?
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:40 pm
Thanks for all the input guys, that belt bible article was a good read.
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I used to go unbelted and guys in the gym are going "woah, you're squatting / deadlifting >100kg with a belt, that's dangerous". I found it weird because 100kg isn't very heavy at all. I would say that this is developing a dependence on a piece of gear to lift, then one must really question their strength and stability base.Maxrip13 wrote:Some people swear by them. If I ever maxed out and I had one handy I would wear it for a couple sets, but I would do 85% of my training without one.
With the belt, just don't let it become a mental crutch. If you can't lift heavy (90%)without your belt then you have done things wrong.
Blackmetalbunny wrote:I used to go unbelted and guys in the gym are going "woah, you're squatting / deadlifting >100kg with a belt, that's dangerous". I found it weird because 100kg isn't very heavy at all. I would say that this is developing a dependence on a piece of gear to lift, then one must really question their strength and stability base.Maxrip13 wrote:Some people swear by them. If I ever maxed out and I had one handy I would wear it for a couple sets, but I would do 85% of my training without one.
With the belt, just don't let it become a mental crutch. If you can't lift heavy (90%)without your belt then you have done things wrong.
That said; I noticed that at the 85% or more weight range, I feel a little more stable on my later sets with a belt. I'm presently using the belt for the later sets, but I always ensure that I can at least lift my first 3 set raw. I think some gear have their appropriate place, just don't get reliant on them.