Using a belt

[oledawg]

been only doing this a year but have a question
If you enter the gym wearing a belt keep it on through warm ups, cardio and through all exercises is this effective . There is this guy who does it . Want to tell him it is stupid. Knowing he would get mad cause i am sure i can kick his ass,.

 

[spatts]

No. That guy is looking to get hurt.


...and be a fashion emergency.

 

[Boulder257]

I am from the old school that says wearing a belt takes away from the stabilizer muscles, abs, and back. I think that it is used as a crutch more than anything. The only time I wear a belt is if I am squatting heavy and don't have a spotter, and then it's just for my protection. I certainly don't understand why he wears a belt through cardio?!?!?!? That doesn't make any sense to me.

 

[spatts]

PLEASE READ:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=239438&highlight=belt

 

[Liftbig]

lol, what a jackass. he probably doesnt know how to use a belt in the first place.

 

[Smurfy]

this is kinda like those people who wear gloves while doing abs and cardio. do people think that since they are in the gym they automatically have to have this gear? no matter what they are doing?

 

[Synpax]

to keep his shorts up???

 

[Cuthbert]

I wouldn't worry about him.

 

[slinky]

I have seen people leaving with their belts on; even after they've gotten into their cars. Heh, have seen 'em wearing their belts while grocery shopping.

I guess groceries can get pretty heavy.

 

[bignate73]

you must go to my gym!