Ok, so in my warmup, pulling 308 lbs, I tried with a belt. I thought my upper abs were about to explode! It really hurt! It was as if all the preassure otherwised spread out over the stomach now was trying to get out of that small spot right over the belt. I tried putting it higher (above the belly button) it was better, but now it didn't help my back, and it still hurt. I tried different tightnesses (is that a word?
) and it didn't get much better.
Is this normal? is there a trick to lifting with belts? I decided to ditch the belts and did them beltless until I could get some reason and guidence..
Is this normal? is there a trick to lifting with belts? I decided to ditch the belts and did them beltless until I could get some reason and guidence..