weight belt
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Yea, but only when you really need it.
If you have to ask then you dont need it.
If you have to ask then you dont need it.
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its there for extra support it wont prevent injury
M.J. Quiocho
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Aloha & Howzit!
There is No Substitute for a "strong core & overall trunk muscles."
The weight lifting belt has its purpose and time when you are aggressively getting into lifting weights and I mean some serious poundage!
If you are progressively exercising with weights that do not exceed a "maxium" weight, such as in squat or deadlifts, focus strongly on your exercise technique without the belt. This means more attention to your "exercise posture" and selection of weight resistance.
Like any other piece of training equipment, you must understand why and how your own body should work with the weight lifting belt.
Do you know that on certain lifts you must postion the belt correctly to get the most essesntial benefit from using it?
To give you an example -
When you squat it most go against the belly button/navel of your body.
When you deadlift it must go one inch below your belly button/navel.
When you bench press it goes...
Yes, you truly need to learn why and how that weight lifting belt is used properly to get the most out it and what it is you must put in to make it work right.
Bascially the weight lifting belt works like a corset or gridle.
Also you need to understand how your core/exercise posture works with the belt.
and last, how does your breathing pattern coincede with the belt.
Okay, the belt agian has its time and place.
Educate yourself and if you are truly interested about the wieght lifting belt make the time to understand and learn so it will be something right and healthy for you and your workouts!
good healthy to you and ALOHA for now!
mikey q.
There is No Substitute for a "strong core & overall trunk muscles."
The weight lifting belt has its purpose and time when you are aggressively getting into lifting weights and I mean some serious poundage!
If you are progressively exercising with weights that do not exceed a "maxium" weight, such as in squat or deadlifts, focus strongly on your exercise technique without the belt. This means more attention to your "exercise posture" and selection of weight resistance.
Like any other piece of training equipment, you must understand why and how your own body should work with the weight lifting belt.
Do you know that on certain lifts you must postion the belt correctly to get the most essesntial benefit from using it?
To give you an example -
When you squat it most go against the belly button/navel of your body.
When you deadlift it must go one inch below your belly button/navel.
When you bench press it goes...
Yes, you truly need to learn why and how that weight lifting belt is used properly to get the most out it and what it is you must put in to make it work right.
Bascially the weight lifting belt works like a corset or gridle.
Also you need to understand how your core/exercise posture works with the belt.
and last, how does your breathing pattern coincede with the belt.
Okay, the belt agian has its time and place.
Educate yourself and if you are truly interested about the wieght lifting belt make the time to understand and learn so it will be something right and healthy for you and your workouts!
good healthy to you and ALOHA for now!
mikey q.
So...
What types of excercises should you be using the belt for. Currently I only use it for Squats/deadLifts.
-0Ne
What types of excercises should you be using the belt for. Currently I only use it for Squats/deadLifts.
-0Ne
Those are the major ones Disturbed0Ne, if you have lower back problems you might want to use it in push presses and other exercises where you feel it puts a strain on you. Be restrictive in using it is my advise or you'll end up with a weak core.
M.J. Quiocho
Member
Aloha & Howzit Again!
IF you are in the early stages of "lifting wegihts" and have selected to do Squats and Deadlifts, you do not need a belt but a pair of eyes that can observe your physical performance and comment on what needs to be exercised on. It will help with your "inner-foundation."
Again the weight lifting belt has its time but for now, work with your body on your resistance exercises and when in doubt, avoid the exercise and seek help/advice. Educate yourself about both the exercise and The Exerciser - YOU.
The best piece of equipment to understand and learn is the use of your body. The more you understand, the better it will work and last for a long time.
Bad technique only come from Bad Mechanics right?
Please keep in mind that the infomation that is provided (mine's too) is only as good when you truly can understand and feel it work for you.
Where you live, you can surely find a "live" teacher to assist with your lifting.
Ask a lot of questions and always "Challenge The Knowledge."
I was fortunate my teachers allowed to share with me their insight of teaching the "health-in-exercise."
Oh, if you do have a unstable back condition, go get it check before doing compound resistance exercises.
You want to Build yourself up...NOT BEAT YOURSELF UP!
Good health to you & ALOHA for now...
mikey Q.
IF you are in the early stages of "lifting wegihts" and have selected to do Squats and Deadlifts, you do not need a belt but a pair of eyes that can observe your physical performance and comment on what needs to be exercised on. It will help with your "inner-foundation."
Again the weight lifting belt has its time but for now, work with your body on your resistance exercises and when in doubt, avoid the exercise and seek help/advice. Educate yourself about both the exercise and The Exerciser - YOU.
The best piece of equipment to understand and learn is the use of your body. The more you understand, the better it will work and last for a long time.
Bad technique only come from Bad Mechanics right?
Please keep in mind that the infomation that is provided (mine's too) is only as good when you truly can understand and feel it work for you.
Where you live, you can surely find a "live" teacher to assist with your lifting.
Ask a lot of questions and always "Challenge The Knowledge."
I was fortunate my teachers allowed to share with me their insight of teaching the "health-in-exercise."
Oh, if you do have a unstable back condition, go get it check before doing compound resistance exercises.
You want to Build yourself up...NOT BEAT YOURSELF UP!
Good health to you & ALOHA for now...
mikey Q.
Ok. I figured it was mainly only for those two.
-0Ne
-0Ne
fair enough i didnt think it would offend if it did i appologise.
mreik, nobody:
Asking for consensus from diverse viewpoints:
I have a well-rounded workout, but my Jihad is DEADLIFT.
Opinions on belt/deadlift?
Parameters:
Twice a week I do deadlifts with target rep of 15, increasing weight every time 15 reps are okay.
Once a quarter I do a 1MR challenge, starting with predicted 4MR and proceeding up (with long rest between) until attempt new 1MR (minus 5 lbs for safety factor).
Would you advise:
1) Belt every deadlift?
2) Belt only for 1MR quarterly?
3) Belt never?
4) Other?
THANKS!!!!!!
Asking for consensus from diverse viewpoints:
I have a well-rounded workout, but my Jihad is DEADLIFT.
Opinions on belt/deadlift?
Parameters:
Twice a week I do deadlifts with target rep of 15, increasing weight every time 15 reps are okay.
Once a quarter I do a 1MR challenge, starting with predicted 4MR and proceeding up (with long rest between) until attempt new 1MR (minus 5 lbs for safety factor).
Would you advise:
1) Belt every deadlift?
2) Belt only for 1MR quarterly?
3) Belt never?
4) Other?
THANKS!!!!!!