when to use a belt

[bowbow]

Re: when to use a belt

I use one for deads, squats, and bent over rows for back. I 've read from some pretty good people that you should not be trying to build core muscles during these lifts. That's why you give your abs there own workout days. The belt is there when your squating to be able push with all you've got and support the ab area as well as the lower back.

[daved150]

Re: when to use a belt

Who told you that you should use it for over the head exercises? That doesn't make any sense to me. I ONLY wear a belt on heavy deads, that's it. When you support a joint externally, you weaken the joint. Even on heavy squats, NO BELT! I focus on form and breathing so I don't strain my gut. Of course, this is something that took years to develope, but now I dont' use a belt. The only time I use any support is when a joint is huring, say wrist, and I will only wrap the heavy sets until it get's better.

well...no-one really told me. it was a simple, i dont use it, my back hurts. i use it, it dont hurt...that was all i needed to know. i dont use it on all sets, just the last and heaviest.

[kmelvi]

Re: when to use a belt

I dont even own one.

[kmelvi]

Re: when to use a belt

Im sorry I ment to say I like to use my belt on her when shes a bad little girl!

[Scalleywag]

Re: when to use a belt

So is it OK to laugh at that dude in the gym that has his belt on no matter what? Bi's=belt, tri's=belt, cardio=belt.

At first I thought he might have a back problem but soon realized he is just one of those guys!

[T-Man007]

Re: when to use a belt

well...no-one really told me. it was a simple, i dont use it, my back hurts. i use it, it dont hurt...that was all i needed to know. i dont use it on all sets, just the last and heaviest.

LOL- that wasn't for you bro, that was for the dude that started the thread because he said he heard it was for that. Sorry if I confused you, now I know it doesn't take very much.