There's a group of guys at our local gym we call the belt brothers. Training legs? Belt. Training arms? Belt. Cardio? Belt. Sauna? Belt.

@Nobodyyoucarabout

3 жыл бұрын

Gloves too?

@christianfidanza6712

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nobodyyoucarabout well belt of course.

@memyselfi9576

3 жыл бұрын

Putting on pants? belt. Material of the belt? Felt.

@hunnersahings7375

2 жыл бұрын

They sound like belters!

@NicHasegawa

2 жыл бұрын

On shoulder day they work their anterior, lateral and posterior belts.

I only use a belt when on my heaviest sets for Squats. Find it more comfortable and supportive. However, I do not wear it during the warm up sets so I don’t end up purely relying on it.

@gr33n.

2 жыл бұрын

The same here!

@tetsuocomales

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, brother.

@Keviekev115

2 жыл бұрын

Deff helps the squats with balance and form

@mattl7424

2 жыл бұрын

Usual explanation. Seems legit

It’s a tool like supplements. Not required but can be beneficial when used properly.

Guys at my gym don't always bicep curl in the squat rack but when they do they're wearing a belt.

Adam really making sure everyone sees those off white prestos 😂

Thank you for answering this one.

Every time I’ve used a belt I ended up hurting myself. Since ditching the belt I dialed back the weight and slowly worked my way back up. Now I’m far past where I was in weight and not using a belt

If your goal is purely strength there is not reason to not wear a belt. You can lift more weight. You get no reduction in core engagement while using a belt. Use a belt on heavy working sets.

@saldistefanomaps

3 жыл бұрын

Not less engagement but you get a different recruitment pattern. Want a strong stable core without a belt then train without one.

I feel that lifting straps and belts have their place simple as that, if the goal is to work on grip strength and core strength then do excersices specific for that, in a practical sense people will use a belt for deadlifts which work the lump ar spinal electors and hamstrings with the secondary assistance of lats core and grip strength, I can agree that if your goal is just pure natural strength, if the goal is to just lift and train that do what you want

As a man with lower back problems as I got older. Man a belt HELPS!!

@spencergsmith

2 жыл бұрын

The belt only helps your lower back pain because you’re engaging your core better when you wear it.

@ellopuddin679

10 ай бұрын

sort of like spencer said, Belts in no way support your back in fact it compromises the L5 more. you're supposed to use to belt by pressuring your abdomen outwards into the belt giving your core more stability

When you lift heavyweights your core expands. If you want a thick waist and big abs don't use the belt.

People wear the belt to lift heavier, not to protect the back..

I’m training to get a belt one day

If you can't lift safely without a belt, you probably shouldn't lift with one.

I never plan to wear a belt. If I can't lift it without the belt then I've no need to lift it with one.

@ecwilliams777

2 жыл бұрын

Same bro, I don't like the idea of one part of my body being too strong for another part of my body. Kinds like when you beef up the horsepower on a car but don't do anything for the other systems that will have additional strain put on it. You're asking for something to break. I use no lifting equipment, never have, never will

1:35 how would lifting more not make a difference in muscle development…?

I wear a belt on squats, deads, ohp and bb rows. Just feel more comfortable on those moves with a belt. I'm also mid 40s so there's a bit of a safety part if it too. And I love straps for most pulling movements. When I'm training my back I could care less about grip strength and don't want to fail bc of my grip. Also wrist wraps on ohp help too.

@theshield4750

2 жыл бұрын

Are u serious my brotha

@jacobsobelman3923

2 жыл бұрын

I feel you on wearing straps with rows. If my back is stronger than my grip strength, why should I let me grip determine how much I use to train my back?

Belts provide something to brace against. If you don't understand bracing or you don't think lifting more weight will help you develop more in your training, then don't use one.

I use straps but not for reasons of strenght. My hands are very supple to be man hands. The knurling becomes painful with deadlifts. So much so that after deadlifts hold any barbell or dumbell is uncomfortable. It's like I've burned my hands then rubbed them with sandpaper.

I find wearing a belt very beneficial for me personally for sculpting my waistline and stability, for my lifts I go hard every time I'm in the gym, I only lift light to warm up End the day , different strokes for different folks 🤷🏾‍♂️

Never worn one. But I can see the need for it if you're doing a lot of volume of things like deadlifts and squats. Your core is going to tire out before your legs.

@limitisillusion7

2 жыл бұрын

Train core everyday and your core will last longer than any other muscle group.

@jacobsobelman3923

2 жыл бұрын

@@limitisillusion7 what do you do to train your core every day? One of those traditional bodyweight HIIT workouts that are common on KZread?

@limitisillusion7

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobsobelman3923 you can use one of those. I made my own that's similar. I run through a circuit 3 times with hanging leg raises, ab wheel outs, ab tucks with dip bars and woodchoppers with holds. I might pick something random as a burnout at the end. It takes ~12 minutes. If you do pick one of those generic ones on KZread make sure it challenges you and hits your whole core. My routine is based around a bottom up exercise, an anti-extension exercise, a rotational exercise and an anti-rotational exercise. Try to choose routines that allow for progression too. Focus on good time under tension and form, not reps.

@Maynardd

2 жыл бұрын

No, your core does not tire before your legs when wearing a belt. You’re talking about two different things. When you’re wearing a belt for example, let’s say squats or deadlifts. Your core is not under a load, but your legs certainly are. Even though you’re engaging your core to use the belt correctly, it’s completely different than if your core was under a load. Sure it’s tiring, but I’ve never seen or heard of anyone’s core tiring out first.

@mateomartinez9870

2 жыл бұрын

@@limitisillusion7 bs

Using belts makes me feel less stable. I’m not that strong, but I also don’t have that giant power belly from pushing out on a belt all the time.

@LostKatamori

2 жыл бұрын

That's not how it works

For some people with back problems, a belt may be a good choice.

@tetsuocomales

3 жыл бұрын

I use it only when I squat and deadlift because of a back injury.

@NSAKEY

3 жыл бұрын

@@tetsuocomales Yes. I am surprised that they did not mention this. They are usually pretty thorough when they talk about things like this.

@LL-jw4pt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you... really looking for answers on here

If you’re going to use a belt, don’t use it regularly. Just like if you constantly use wrist wraps, you’re prone to developing weaknesses, potentially leading to injury.

U can't stop what you're doing and throw your belt or straps on in the real world in a situation where you need it.

@ecwilliams777

2 жыл бұрын

My exact same opinion on it

@brianforrester9670

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know when you find yourself in a situation, in the real world, where you have 405lbs across your shoulders and you have to squat down and back up.

Never used a belt and never needed one.

I thank the best Thang I ever done was start squatting barefooted now I only train barefooted what yahll thank?

@ecwilliams777

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I use the vibram 5 fingers, so very close to the same thing. People don't realize how many muscles and functional joints are in your feet that regular shoes completely negate. Train as close to natural as possible imo

@unknownsource4359

2 жыл бұрын

I train with some flat converse chuck taylors. I feel more stabilized and grounded using flat shoes. I wish I can train barefooted but my gym would probably tell me something

@maze7207

2 жыл бұрын

@@unknownsource4359 man I have some I'll try it out thanks

Dumdass logic: Lifts 500lbs dead lift Oh cool but can u lift it without a belt.. I ran a marathon Oh cool can you run it without shoes...

@pronewbofficial

2 жыл бұрын

There is actually some logic here. Running barefoot coerces you to use different form and take the time to build up muscles, skin, etc. in your feet. Lifting without a belt requires you to use different form and build up muscles like your transverse abdominus. In both cases, you have to take a step back and work to get to where you were with assistance. However, once you get there, your body is happier and healthier than when you were there before. Relearning how to run fixed my shin splints, knee pain, etc. I deadlift and squat barefoot, too. Heck, I barefoot water ski, too! 😄

Belts are only really helpful for guys who have a very minor hernia or who have had surgery for a hernia. It had another layer of protection helping push on your abs where the tear is allowing your insides to stay inside lol.

Can you please put your foot down 👇