>post current belt >get belt advice >how much can you deadlift
My current belt is pic related, hit 5pl8 deadlift back in December and I'm thinking of getting a belt that's not skinny in the front, but not trying to pay a fuck ton for it.
Has anyone used a Dark Iron fitness belt? Looks good in terms of specs, reviews, and price.
agree, General Leathercraft has the cheapest good belts
I got a 3" belt because I'm 5'8" with a short torso. At first I thought I wasn't going to like it, because I always enjoyed how a 4" belt swallows up my ribcage, but I got used to the 3" and now I love it.
Ryan Gray
I'm 6'0", so should I get a 3" or 4"?
Sebastian Green
Got myself a forever lever belt from Inzer. W00d recommend.
Logan Adams
I've got this handmade leather belt from Wahlanders, sturdiest and best belt I've ever used.
But I need to make more holes, I've dieted down some kgs so I'm at the last hole.
Christopher Green
if a 4" doesn't hurt your ribs or ruin your diddly setup, go with 4"
Adrian Wilson
What about mm? 10mm? 13mm?
Blake Allen
This is some kind of meme, like fingerboxes or squat buttplugs, right?
No one actually wraps a fucking belt and thinks itll make him lift more... right?
Kevin Lee
You're a dumby, belts help you exert a higher intra-abdominal pressure which allows you to hold your core and thus back in a stronger position for lifting.
t. 6plate beltless deadlifter
Ryder Rivera
Do you legit have downs?
Hope your back snaps in your 1 pl8 deaddy
Eli Long
Get one that's fucking good and fuck off. 13mm, stiff leather, lever, single prong or quick release.
Everything else is a meme as far as you're concerned.
Levi Adams
Why 13 over 10?
Jordan Taylor
I love how people don't want to spend 100$ on something they do between 5-8 hours a week.
Instead they'll buy some cheap ass piece of shit that is in every way inferior and will break in a few months.
But I guess that's the typical amerifat rational, stay dyel.
oh sorry bro did the IPF goons come to your garage to tell you to cease and desist training in a disapproved belt
tell them to eff off, you can train in a corset if you god damn want
Parker Campbell
Post your deadlift, user.
Henry Johnson
1) You don't need one 2) You don't need one 3) If you really get one, it should cost at least 40 bucks, it should be 100% leather, it should be thick at least 8 mm and it should provide full lumbar support (same width for all its length)
Elijah Bailey
13 offers more support than 10, it's just harder to break in.
Blake Ward
>Unless you're tall, go w/ a 3" belt. Don't ask me why, I won't answer. so shut up and fuck off my dear friend
Benjamin Long
you do need one you do need one other than that, otherfag's not wrong
Lincoln Young
Fair enough. How long is the break in?
I'm deadlifting mon/wed/fri atm to give a sense of time scale
Benjamin Nguyen
Forgot to mention I'll wear it around the house to help it break in a little faster >thanks for the advice btw
Luke James
Mfw I wear my grandpa's belt from when he was a GI... probably not the best but it works.
Brody Bennett
When should you start wearing a belt?
Luis Lopez
Got this one for quite cheap from eBay. It works well but I'm a DYEL so what do I know. DL 120kg (although I only use the belt with squats, too big for deadlifts)
Asher Roberts
I start wearing it at 3pl8, but it varies desu
Jaxson Campbell
I have the strengthshop lever belt.
Anthony Foster
They aren't necessary. If you have proper form and no chronic back issues, you're fine. Most guys that wear them don't need them and onyl do because they sa other guys doing it
Xavier Edwards
I'm 6'7 230#, what do I get?
Grayson Carter
I squat 120kg 5x8, and sometimes it puts a decent amount of pressure on my lower back. Nothing unbearable, but would you guys recommend I use one?
Jaxson Gray
Lads at what weight of deadlifts and squats is it acceptable to wear a belt?
>1rm 315 squat >1rm 355 deadlift
Adrian Ross
you should be wearing it for your last warmup set and your work set(s)
you will find that the belt helps and feels good when the weight is heavy for you. this is not an objective number but depends on your strength
Xavier Perry
4" obviously jesus unless your ribcage is three inches from your pelvis
Adrian Rodriguez
I know that one - isn't it expensive as fuck?
Lucas King
That's probably where I'd use a belt - but it depends on how you personally feel honestly. I have some serious back problems, so I wouldn't personally squat over 100 without using one.
Christopher Morris
That's what I intended to do, dipshit.
Cameron Hill
I wear mine when I'm working with 70% or more of my 1RM
Caleb Cook
I've been using a 10mm Inzer for over a year and I still don't feel like it's broken in. Couldn't imagine a 13mm.
Adam Watson
How much will a belt increase my deadlift? I've gotten up to 3plate (not very good I know, but I'm a lanklet) but haven't had any problems with my form so far. I've heard you're supposed to start using them when lifting double your bodyweight, is that true?
Christopher Perez
3 plate is pretty respectable in a commercial gym.
i usually max out at 4 plate and put a belt on after i get to 3.5 plate
5'10 245 lbs
Colton Brown
Bane?
Ryan Hernandez
I used a valeo velcro meme-belt for now
saving up for a real one
Cooper Taylor
You've missed a good chance to shut up and fuck off my dear retarded friend.
Cooper Hall
My gym use to have free weights belt section for anybody to use I tried all of them the best one was really old leather and only about 3-4 inch. So supple and soft yet gave so much support. Someone stole it before I got the chance to.
Parker Carter
At what weight should I seriously consider needing a belt to avoid hernias while diddlying? I'm on 3pl8 but I don't want to be a bitch about belts
Cameron Carter
Props on Ursine Armor. Running an Alchemy/Combat build?
Dylan Morris
i only have a belt like this available, not the same but similar
am i fucked?
Christian Nguyen
At my gym apparently its ok to wear one under 2pl8 for anything
Oliver Brooks
575
inzer lever
Carson Richardson
>5'10 >245 lbs
You may want to look at getting a corset
Connor Ward
wew lad, height/weight/programming? i want that 6pl8
Noah Scott
12h late answer.
It's at 1745 SEK for a new one, I bought mine for 500 SEK from a friend like five years ago.
Luke White
A belt does not make you lift more. It stabilizes the lower back and abdominal area and is therefore useful as a preventative measure for something like hernia. It also eases the tension on the joints, which loads more of the weight via the back and shoulder muscles, increasing the effectiveness of your training.
That being said, i would only start wearing a belt if you lift more then 3pl8, as you firstly need to learn proper form regardless.
Xavier Ramirez
Poorfag here what is the belt with the lowest price that is ipf approved?
Anthony Phillips
>using a belt lmao Let me guess, you are a """powerlifter""" who never actually been to a meet
Easton Anderson
Huh? Who are you replying to? I'm OP and 6ft, 200 lbs
John Richardson
I've competed in 4 meets, actually.
Dominic Anderson
What do you guys think of velcro belts? Asking for a friend who just hit 3pl8 deadlift with one
Eli Johnson
Got me there. Here is a picture of a hot 57kg power lifter's tummy as recompense.
Easton Hall
If 315 is coming up decently fast then I would only use it when you're approaching your max (85%+). I can sometimes pull heavier shit without it but the belt makes it so much easier to maintain pressure in my core.
Jack Foster
Absolute shit unless it is a Spud DL belt, and then it would be only be crappy.
Ryder Lopez
Same. Bruises the shit out of me every time but feels really solid.
Ayden Cooper
Fine for average gym lifts.
Tyler Anderson
I use an inzer 10mm lever belt. Make sure you know how to properly use a belt if you get one or it's just as dangerous.
Not a necessity but definitely can help you move more weight for reps. I can pull/squat a certain weight without it, but definitely feel the support when I wear it. Don't get one until you can rep 2pl8s on squat or pull 3pl8s with good form. Planks and ab work will help too.
Liam Hill
I don't know anything about lifting, I've not gotten to that stage yet - what does the belt do? If you lifted a heavy weight without it what happens - organs go "oops" and fall down or something?
Cameron Campbell
Gotta get the legit super thick leather with the consistent width around the whole belt
OP type a belt is poopy
Liam Cruz
>you don't need one What's your stats
Ryan Fisher
Google "intra-abdominal pressure"
Velcro is shit imo
Elijah Sanchez
>5'10 >245 >4pl8 max time to cut buddy.
Ethan Taylor
DF for?
Gabriel Stewart
Are you fucking retarded?
David King
i ordered one from them a long time ago. its been almost 8 weeks and it hasnt come yet. is that usual for them?
Matthew Foster
how do you use them properly? isn't it just the same as usual? brace core except now you have something to brace against?
Hudson Taylor
Don't know if you're still here but how long it takes to break in is entirely variable depending on the belt and how many work sets. When I got my lever belt I had it wrapped up tightly both forwards and backwards for 2 days each, and would wear it while lounging around for the first week, and it still took about 4 weeks to break in.
Brayden Richardson
Yes because Inzer does not make their own belts. They farm them out, which takes time, then they mark it up and sell it to you. :P