Best bodybuilding belt?

[joeljuice]

I have problems with my lower back, it was operated few years ago and i have hurted it little few times. I dont do deadlifts anymore, at least not for long time. What kind bodybuilding belt would best if comfort and support is needed? I have samekind Ocelot/Valeo that Dorian had on his Blood and Guts video, it is comfort, but i think it doesnt support my back enough. I have little back pain problems when i bench press and in back movements. And no, i dont bench press with my arse off from bench lol.

Would Cardillo's leather belt be good? At least many pro's use it

 

[musketeer]

totally depends on your body shape

 

[B-legit]

swine mwd belts are what i've had the best of luck with. All of the powerlifters at my gym (Gold's Sacramento) swear by this belt.

 

[joeljuice]

Meaning what musketeer?

B-legit, could u give me link to this manufacters site?

 

[Dr.M]

SLDLs is exactly what helps out my lower back, I got a leather belt but alot of people like the artificial fiber stuff now.

 

[Zyglamail]

I personally beleive that to help your lower back overcome the surgery you need to strengthen it. Belt use for normal range exercises is a crutch and will hamper back adaptation to the load its given. I personally dont use a belt and wont for anything but 1-2 rep max lifts.

 

[Greek Freak]

I personally beleive that to help your lower back overcome the surgery you need to strengthen it. Belt use for normal range exercises is a crutch and will hamper back adaptation to the load its given. I personally dont use a belt and wont for anything but 1-2 rep max lifts.

agreed, I have some fairly cheap pretty wide/thick leather belt that I use on heavy deadlifts/squats but I only use it when I really need it. I learned this the hard way thought sort of becoming dependant on straps.

 

[StRoNg_WoN]

Your abs, lower back and torso.. You shouldn't use a belt unless you are going VERY heavy.

Agreed...

 

[XCYTER]

I started out with a Valeo belt back in high school.

Im getting ready to buy a new belt. Have yet to decide which kind.

Any suggestions?

 

[supertech69]

I personally beleive that to help your lower back overcome the surgery you need to strengthen it. Belt use for normal range exercises is a crutch and will hamper back adaptation to the load its given. I personally dont use a belt and wont for anything but 1-2 rep max lifts.

My thoughts exactly. I only use mine durring heavy squats. Industries did studies when wearing back supports was a hot new trend several years ago. They found that your back becomes reliant on the support & you end up with injuries durring normal activities because of it. I also read an article in Flex (can't remember how long ago) where they did a study with bodybuilders & there weren't any fewer back injuries to those who wore belts. The only difference was that the ones using the belts had a much weaker backat the end of the study.