Weightlifting belts

[alaskanseminole]

Do they really do anything? My son has been working out and is starting to put up what I consider to be significant weight. If he should be using one I want to get him one. But if it is just for show I won’t bother.

I wear one when I grocery shop for fun.

 

[Tenacious E]

OK. So probably stay away from heavy deadlifts directly after eating at Waffle House and should be good?

For sure. That or eating "angry chicken" for lunch at your favorite Thai joint.

 

[Tenacious E]

I wear one when I grocery shop for fun.

If wearing one shopping, I prefer the gold plated version like you would win in pro wrestling.

 

[West Duval Nole]

Add in or rotate in?

I would rotate it in. The Bulgarian split squats are very similar.

Oh and the core stuff he could do 2-3 times a week after he lifts. Doesn't need to be really long time. Curious what core exercises you go with.

 

[Tenacious E]

I would rotate it in. The Bulgarian split squats are very similar.

Oh and the core stuff he could do 2-3 times a week after he lifts. Doesn't need to be really long time. Curious what core exercises you go with.

I'll be honest, I don't know what he does for that, either as to type of exercise or frequency. I will ask him.

 

[Tenacious E]

I would rotate it in. The Bulgarian split squats are very similar.

Oh and the core stuff he could do 2-3 times a week after he lifts. Doesn't need to be really long time. Curious what core exercises you go with.

He says he does this

 

[Monzon]

Yes, the belt is useful. It's intended purpose is to keep the torso rigid and fully supported during any heavy lift, in laymen's terms. A good rule is to use a belt anytime the weight on the bar is > BW, or 60% BW for an overhead strict press. Your boy is ready for one.

I use a 3" bestbelts but suggest seeing if your boy can somehow trial a few different sizes before purchasing. The height is important as the belt should fit between the bottom of the ribcage and the hip. You don't want to spend $100 only to find out it doesn't fit properly.

 

[Tenacious E]

Yes, the belt is useful. It's intended purpose is to keep the torso rigid and fully supported during any heavy lift, in laymen's terms. A good rule is to use a belt anytime the weight on the bar is > BW, or 60% BW for an overhead strict press. Your boy is ready for one.

I use a 3" bestbelts but suggest seeing if your boy can somehow trial a few different sizes before purchasing. The height is important as the belt should fit between the bottom of the ribcage and the hip. You don't want to spend $100 only to find out it doesn't fit properly.

thanks all! I will get him one tomorrow at scheel’s