Weight belts, do you use them?

[Rommel]

I've had mixed reviews at the gym.

 

[Spectre]

I use one when I cannot maintain pressure such as rows and box squats.

 

[RusPA81]

I only use a belt on my heaviest squat sets.

 

[Nonerz]

although I don't use one, I don't think they are totally useless. good for 1 RM support...otherwise it's probably better to strengthen your back instead of using a belt if it is used as a crutch. IMHO

 

[WarriorPL]

Thought about getting one, i feel more stable with it, but i was convinced to train without it. More work for you to do.

 

[JOKER47]

I only use mine with a chain to hold plates for weighted dips.


Joker

 

[TheOak84]

Hell no, Franco didnt, and neither will I....

Except for weighted dips....

 

[needsize]

Nope, I'm stronger without one

 

[JDarty6173]

I bought mine for powerlifting almost 4 months ago and have used it exactly 1 time.. I definitly get stronger from training without it, and will save it for the lifting platform on meet day...

 

[Ingram]

Never even tried one on....

-Ingram

 

[strider364]

I only use a belt on my heaviest squat sets.

Same here.

 

[andezzz999]

I used to wear one for years. I actually felt it hurt me in the long run in that, as I added weight to my lifts, I was isolating my back from getting stronger. Over time I could support heavier loads but started to experience lower back pain. I threw out the belt and started concentrating on dead lifts and lower back exercises and have not had problems since. Unless you have a problem maintaining good form, get rid of the belt and force your lower back and adominal muscles to kick in the way they should.

I wear gloves though!

 

[jerkbox]

only for squats and cleans....

i have some nice calluses from not wearing gloves...i kinda like em.

 

[Optimus B]

nope, lower back still pretty strong from deads and snow shovelling.

 

[shoichi]

I only use mine with a chain to hold plates for weighted dips.


Joker

I switched to holding dumbells between my feet - you can hold up a little more weight - though the dismount is hard without a partner.

 

[molnii]

I just use it on one arm dumbbell rows and t-bars rows...I think you shouln't use it all the time.
And when u have a strong lower back and strong ABS you don't need it.

 

[Fyre]

No, never use one

 

[the_jarhead]

I used one when I first started lifting but it never felt right. it toke a while to build up my lower back after I stopped useing it so fel it held me back.

 

[TheOak84]

I switched to holding dumbells between my feet - you can hold up a little more weight - though the dismount is hard without a partner.

what do u meen hold more weight?

and how...

 

[JOKER47]

what do u meen hold more weight?

and how...

I second that question. Please elaborate.

Thank you,
Joker

 

[JG1]

I never wear one...