The correlation between those who wear belts and those who are crazy strong is very high. I'm in the "I don't care either way" crowd. What I will say is if you DO wear a belt, stick to the simple Velcro kind. Avoid use of the hard leather variety. I know they look cooler, but I'm against using belts for the specific purpose of performance enhancement unless you are a competitive powerlifter.
The Velcro belts will give you a performance boost, but it is rather minimal. The reason you decide to wear one or not should be based solely on whether you believe it will keep you more stable and therefore less injury prone. My recommendation, therefore, is based upon the use of the Velcro-style belts only. Many of my own lifters wear a weightlifting belt, and many others never do.
Some wear them on every lift - even warm ups! Others won't touch them except on their heaviest sets of clean and jerks, squats, and deadlifts. I can tell you from my own experience that when I'm wearing a belt for all of my heavy lifts I never hurt later. You might argue I simply didn't wear a belt for a long time that I'd eventually adapt. But, keep in mind I lifted very seriously for over a decade never wearing a belt. I've done both, each for quite some time.
I prefer wearing a belt. It was developed for the Olympic lifters and powerlifters who consistently lift heavy weights while training sessions.
Weight lifting belts were never developed to support your arm curls or should lateral raises, lol. Belt position can be a matter of personal preferences, I personally suggest lifters to wear the belt over the neval. Different kinds of belts are available for a variety of purposes.
In comparison to powerlifting belts, weightlifting belts tend to be thinner and more streamlined on the front to prevent clipping of the bar. Powerlifting belts are built quite thick to provide maximum support while super heavy lifts, can be as thick as 13 mm. Thanks for reading. Questions are welcomed in the comments as always. This site contains affiliate links as well as general health and fitness information. Please read my Medical Disclaimer and Writing Disclaimer for more information.
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Every individual, no matter the profession, strives to achieve a work-life balance. Maintaining it helps employees minimize the possibility of burnout and stress. This increases the intra-abdominal pressure IAP , providing more support in front of the bones of the lower back. The spinal erector muscles, which would normally provide support to the lower back, can produce less force during the lift. Increased IAP can also reduce the amount of lower back compression a lifter experiences during circuit weight training.
Wearing a belt also causes the lifter to be more aware of the position of their back. The physical sensation of a belt against the skin prompts the lifter to consider their back position and what muscles must be activated to maintain good posture.
In this case, the belt does not need to be worn too tightly for an effect. Some lifters report feeling more secure and confident while wearing a belt, even if IAP and muscle activity are unaffected. The belt prevents back hyperextension by forming a rigid wall around the lower torso, connecting the rib cage to the hip. This not only limits back movement, but it also prevents sideward bending and twisting. A belt can also help can help beginning lifters learn to squeeze their ab muscles properly.
Still, beginners should work with a coach, especially if they're not sure how to stabilize the body without a belt. A belt also won't replace the core work, stabilization, and technical skills needed to perform weightlifting exercises correctly. There are various types of weightlifting belts available on the market. Velcro belts can be easier to put on and remove than leather ones, and thicker belts can be more supportive of the spine when performing weightlifting exercises. A powerlifting-style belt that is the same width all the way around is ideal for preventing back hyperextension and twisting.
Otherwise, a conventional belt can be worn in the usual manner with the wide part of the belt in the back. A belt must be worn tightly to maximize its usefulness. This is physically taxing and should not be done for long periods of time. Research has shown that weightlifting on its own may elevate high blood pressure, and wearing a tight belt during exercise may increase it even more.
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