Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I'm a big believer in not using belts or gloves. I do chalk up though when lifting heavy on bench and deads. I like a secure grip. Anyway I've been cruising on the squats last night I did all 5x5 with 340 ass to the floor deep. My lower back is painfully tired by the end of tough leg days like that. I'm getting worried that it gets to tired and that I might hurt myself the more I increase the weight. Next week I plan to go 345 and 5x3 instead. I figured I wouldn't use a belt for squats unless maxing but now I'm starting to get worried that I could injure myself. I just don't want to take the risk. Any suggestions, belt or no belt.
When do I need a belt?
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Bulldog_10
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No belt, except like you said...for max lifts. Your lower back muscles aren't really the major players in stabilizing the spine...it's more your abdominals (transversus abdominus in particular). Instead of going to the belt, try using some exercises that train the TA and you should be good.
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MsBeverlyHills
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I just started using one for heavy squats & made a huge difference (from 175- no belt to 215-w/belt). It does protect your back, but dont start using the belt too much & let your abs go (ive seen some guys wearing one on leg press, extension & curls... 
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TheOak01 said:
LOL...I just edited my first post to say that at the same time you posted it.
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"you need belt if no rope to hold up pants" - Mr .Miyagi
Actually I'm sure its been said, ditch the belt & train your core. It is physiologically impossible for a belt to protect your back when doing multiple reps.
Search the archieves I have posted along with Bignate multiple articles that show how & why you don't need a belt!! and the right way to train your core (hint: its not with crunches!!!)
Possibly the only time would be in a competition going for a 1RM or PR and even that is doubtful for the BS about increasing intra-abdominal pressure is wrong. If that was the only mechanism at work then the pressure would be so high it would compress and block the abdominal aorta - this was proven by mathematical modeling of Olympic lifters in research by Gracovetsky
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Actually I'm sure its been said, ditch the belt & train your core. It is physiologically impossible for a belt to protect your back when doing multiple reps.
Search the archieves I have posted along with Bignate multiple articles that show how & why you don't need a belt!! and the right way to train your core (hint: its not with crunches!!!)
Possibly the only time would be in a competition going for a 1RM or PR and even that is doubtful for the BS about increasing intra-abdominal pressure is wrong. If that was the only mechanism at work then the pressure would be so high it would compress and block the abdominal aorta - this was proven by mathematical modeling of Olympic lifters in research by Gracovetsky
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