Weight lifting belts

otrebmu · 01-30-2008, 05:42 PM

I've decided upon buying a belt after lifting somewhat heavy on deadlifts without one and feeling like I would be hurting my back if I didn't wear one and deadlifted a few times a week.

I'm not sure why this one is so cheap for $13... but it's a 6" black leather Valeo VRL double-buckle belt. Pretty standard, right? Amazon.com: Valeo VRL 6" Padded Leather Belt: Sports & Outdoors

But I was wondering what good, if any, buying one of these neoprene wraps would do, to either put under or on top of the belt. Since they're only 5-10 bucks I thought it wouldn't hurt to experiment.

Amazon.com: Altus Athletic NB-9V SM/XL Neoprene Waist Trimmer: Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com: Valeo Neoprene Waist Trimmer: Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com: Bell Fitness Solar Belt (One Size Fits Most): Sports & Outdoors

what do you guise use?

Bull Dozer · 01-30-2008, 05:49 PM

Thats the exact one i have, i love it. its nice and stiff and has a comfortable cushion.

otrebmu · 01-30-2008, 06:03 PM

sounds good

JCouts1974 · 01-30-2008, 07:17 PM

have you erver used a Power Lifting Belt????

they are built different if you notice the one you are considering purchasing is wide in the back and slimmer in the front the leather is not that thick either. I would suggest going to inzer.net and look at the belts there. they are more expensive but you get what you pay for. you want a belt that is the same witdth all the way around and thick. the pad on the back does not help at all. if you know anybody who trains with one ask to try it out and you will see what I am talking about on the width part. the belts that are slimmer in the front do not support you abbs and guts and you want that support just as much as you do for your back. when you are pulling heavy weight your abbs need something to push against.

JCouts1974 · 01-30-2008, 07:21 PM

as far as the other thing I wouldnt put it on under the weight belt or over it I would use it while doing cardio that way you will sweat more and burn more calories that way. but be careful with those things you will definately loose alot of water weight with those and you could get dehydrated. not saying that you didn't know that already just offering the info and knowing from personal experience.

Triple B · 01-30-2008, 07:27 PM

Ok JCounts I read up on some belts the only argument I see you have is belt thickness. I think the Inzer (amongst other brands) belts are better quality and thicker, but as far as intra-abdominal pressure that Valeo belt will work just fine.

otrebmu · 01-30-2008, 07:52 PM

Inzer's belts cost more than I'd like to spend, most of them being $100+ and the darn things are practically an inch thick. Way overkill for me

The $15 quarter inch leather belts will be better than nothing, especially after I read that they're really stiff when new and have to be broken in

I'm just going to pick up this up for the hell of it, if it doesn't do anything for core support I'll just use it for cardio like you said:
Amazon.com: Bell Fitness Solar Belt (One Size Fits Most): Sports & Outdoors

along with
Amazon.com: Valeo Bar Pad: Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com: Valeo VRL 6" Padded Leather Belt: Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com: Love: Music: The Beatles

JCouts1974 · 01-30-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple B

Ok JCounts I read up on some belts the only argument I see you have is belt thickness. I think the Inzer (amongst other brands) belts are better quality and thicker, but as far as intra-abdominal pressure that Valeo belt will work just fine.

Well Triple I have to disagree with you brother I have used those Valeo and I have used inzer and other power lifting belts as well inzer is not the only brand out there I just highly recomend them.

ohh and please next time spell my name right lol

there is no N in my name brother....rofl

its okay though people do that all the time that or call me coots it is actually sounds like cowts like cow with a ts on the end but it is spelled couts..go figure I would have a messed up last name huh...

JCouts1974 · 01-30-2008, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otrebmu

Inzer's belts cost more than I'd like to spend, most of them being $100+ and the darn things are practically an inch thick. Way overkill for me

The $15 quarter inch leather belts will be better than nothing, especially after I read that they're really stiff when new and have to be broken in

I'm just going to pick up this up for the hell of it, if it doesn't do anything for core support I'll just use it for cardio like you said:
Amazon.com: Bell Fitness Solar Belt (One Size Fits Most): Sports & Outdoors

along with
Amazon.com: Valeo Bar Pad: Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com: Valeo VRL 6" Padded Leather Belt: Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com: Love: Music: The Beatles

I totally agree with you about the cost of the inzer belts do a google search for power lifting belts and there are about a trillion web sites for them and other equipment

here are a couple of websites I got out of powerlifting usa

Cardillo - Muscle Boots and Weight Belts.
= Powerlifting Gear Online =
LiftingLarge.com LLC
Coming Soon...

there are just a few hope that helps

JCouts1974 · 01-30-2008, 11:47 PM

sorry that last one is supposed to be
Home

blueadept33 · 01-31-2008, 12:08 AM

we can just borrow them at our gym, they are same width all the way around, pretty thick, I'd say half an inch. works like a charm.

irishkid · 01-31-2008, 02:10 AM

some feds have requirements for belt size i believe. make sure to check rule book

Triple B · 01-31-2008, 02:16 AM

Jcouts,
Sorry about the misspelling of your name. No argument here I think the inexpensive belt he posted will offer good intra-abdominal pressure for now compared to none at all (which he was currently using). If anyone could afford a better quality belt I suggest they purchase one.

James Bond · 01-31-2008, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishkid

some feds have requirements for belt size i believe. make sure to check rule book

I think it is below 13 mm or something for some feds

JCouts1974 · 01-31-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple B

Jcouts,
Sorry about the misspelling of your name. No argument here I think the inexpensive belt he posted will offer good intra-abdominal pressure for now compared to none at all (which he was currently using). If anyone could afford a better quality belt I suggest they purchase one.

I agree with you triple about some is certianly better than none. and dont worry about the name thing it made me laugh.

JCouts1974 · 01-31-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishkid

some feds have requirements for belt size i believe. make sure to check rule book

I lift in the APF, AAPF, and the PPL

and they only only require that the belt is the same width all the way around they won't let you use one that is wider in the back than in the front.

I don't know about the other associations though.

01-30-2008, 05:42 PM	#1
otrebmu brb extreme water bulkin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,191 1978791	Weight lifting belts I've decided upon buying a belt after lifting somewhat heavy on deadlifts without one and feeling like I would be hurting my back if I didn't wear one and deadlifted a few times a week. I'm not sure why this one is so cheap for $13... but it's a 6" black leather Valeo VRL double-buckle belt. Pretty standard, right? Amazon.com: Valeo VRL 6" Padded Leather Belt: Sports & Outdoors But I was wondering what good, if any, buying one of these neoprene wraps would do, to either put under or on top of the belt. Since they're only 5-10 bucks I thought it wouldn't hurt to experiment. Amazon.com: Altus Athletic NB-9V SM/XL Neoprene Waist Trimmer: Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com: Valeo Neoprene Waist Trimmer: Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com: Bell Fitness Solar Belt (One Size Fits Most): Sports & Outdoors what do you guise use? __________________ My diary (no homo)

01-30-2008, 06:03 PM	#3
otrebmu brb extreme water bulkin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,191 1978791	sounds good __________________ My diary (no homo)

01-30-2008, 07:17 PM	#4
JCouts1974 S.C. Army National Guard! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 243 36096	have you erver used a Power Lifting Belt???? they are built different if you notice the one you are considering purchasing is wide in the back and slimmer in the front the leather is not that thick either. I would suggest going to inzer.net and look at the belts there. they are more expensive but you get what you pay for. you want a belt that is the same witdth all the way around and thick. the pad on the back does not help at all. if you know anybody who trains with one ask to try it out and you will see what I am talking about on the width part. the belts that are slimmer in the front do not support you abbs and guts and you want that support just as much as you do for your back. when you are pulling heavy weight your abbs need something to push against. __________________ Push yourself beyond your limits!!!!! Private Jason Couts Rank E-1 Army National Gaurd DON'T CHRIST HIM BRO!!!!!!(stole it I know but it's a good one!!!) COME TO THE DARK SIDE....( we have cookies )

01-30-2008, 07:21 PM	#5
JCouts1974 S.C. Army National Guard! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 243 36096	as far as the other thing I wouldnt put it on under the weight belt or over it I would use it while doing cardio that way you will sweat more and burn more calories that way. but be careful with those things you will definately loose alot of water weight with those and you could get dehydrated. not saying that you didn't know that already just offering the info and knowing from personal experience. __________________ Push yourself beyond your limits!!!!! Private Jason Couts Rank E-1 Army National Gaurd DON'T CHRIST HIM BRO!!!!!!(stole it I know but it's a good one!!!) COME TO THE DARK SIDE....( we have cookies )

01-30-2008, 07:27 PM	#6
Triple B Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,605 10398490	Ok JCounts I read up on some belts the only argument I see you have is belt thickness. I think the Inzer (amongst other brands) belts are better quality and thicker, but as far as intra-abdominal pressure that Valeo belt will work just fine. __________________ My Journal:Behind every successful person lies a pack of haters.

01-30-2008, 05:49 PM	#2
Bull Dozer Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 234 27111	Thats the exact one i have, i love it. its nice and stiff and has a comfortable cushion.

01-30-2008, 07:52 PM	#7
otrebmu brb extreme water bulkin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,191 1978791	Inzer's belts cost more than I'd like to spend, most of them being $100+ and the darn things are practically an inch thick. Way overkill for me The $15 quarter inch leather belts will be better than nothing, especially after I read that they're really stiff when new and have to be broken in I'm just going to pick up this up for the hell of it, if it doesn't do anything for core support I'll just use it for cardio like you said: Amazon.com: Bell Fitness Solar Belt (One Size Fits Most): Sports & Outdoors along with Amazon.com: Valeo Bar Pad: Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com: Valeo VRL 6" Padded Leather Belt: Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com: Love: Music: The Beatles __________________ My diary (no homo)

01-30-2008, 11:47 PM	#10
JCouts1974 S.C. Army National Guard! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 243 36096	sorry that last one is supposed to be Home __________________ Push yourself beyond your limits!!!!! Private Jason Couts Rank E-1 Army National Gaurd DON'T CHRIST HIM BRO!!!!!!(stole it I know but it's a good one!!!) COME TO THE DARK SIDE....( we have cookies )

01-31-2008, 12:08 AM	#11
blueadept33 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 238 20263	we can just borrow them at our gym, they are same width all the way around, pretty thick, I'd say half an inch. works like a charm.

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01-31-2008, 02:16 AM	#13
Triple B Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,605 10398490	Jcouts, Sorry about the misspelling of your name. No argument here I think the inexpensive belt he posted will offer good intra-abdominal pressure for now compared to none at all (which he was currently using). If anyone could afford a better quality belt I suggest they purchase one. __________________ My Journal:Behind every successful person lies a pack of haters.

03-01-2008, 09:46 AM	#17
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