When to use belt

[cmarcell]

I've been thinking about this when doing deadlifts. Just wondering if I should start using a belt on the final set or not.

Every week I do my deadlifting 5x5. When I complete that, I'll increase the weight by 10 pounds and go again next week.

On the last set/last 2 sets, should I be using a belt. Or is a belt only necessary for singles and triples?

 

[bblazer]

Get ready for another belt controversy.

I predict at least 3 pages of posts.

I wear a belt after I have completed my warmup sets.

B-

 

[SouthernLord]

pffft

wearing a belt is stuppid You will never develop a functional core if you wear one. If you can't lift what's on the bar without a belt, then you shouldnt be lifting it. Belts are cheater gear just like bench shirts, cleats, and helmets. Belts are for looosers!

 

[SouthernLord]

^^^^^^^^ I thought I would get the shit started

 

[SouthernLord]

Get ready for another belt controversy.

I predict at least 3 pages of posts.

I wear a belt after I have completed my warmup sets.

B-

me too.

Squats, deads, and their variations only.

 

[bblazer]

pffft

wearing a belt is stuppid You will never develop a functional core if you wear one. If you can't lift what's on the bar without a belt, then you shouldnt be lifting it. Belts are cheater gear just like bench shirts, cleats, and helmets. Belts are for looosers!

I read this one before the others.

Good one. Got my cardio in for the day just thinking of my response.

Thanks!

B-

 

[mwm5]

i never wear a belt. they make me feel like my guts are going to pop out while doing the lift. plus on the controversial side, i like my core to get more work.

 

[bblazer]

i never wear a belt. they make me feel like my guts are going to pop out while doing the lift. plus on the controversial side, i like my core to get more work.

There you go stirring the pot.

I might up my prediction on how far this will go.

B-

 

[mwm5]

There you go stirring the pot.

I might up my prediction on how far this will go.

B-

lol...but for real, i hate belts

 

[lockdownd7]

Meh, it would be fairly pointless to rehash this discussion, just go back and read this thread:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/weight-training-weight-lifting/whats-idea-wearing-belts-640543.html

and draw your conclusions from there.

 

[trauck1506]

Don't read the thread and fack belts.........