Do I need a Powerlifting belt?

[MistrJay]

I was just curious onto if I need to invest in a belt. I'm not going to be doing any competitions, but I will just be doing general strength training trying to get stronger and help my posture. Do you guys think I need one?

 

[Aleksandar37]

What kind of training do you currently do and plan on doing? What lifts do you use in your training?

 

[JeremyNG25]

From what I've researched a belt should only be used when working with weights that are 90 percent of your 1 RM

 

[zcol94]

It depends on your type of training and how comfortable you are with/ without a belt

 

[MistrJay]

What kind of training do you currently do and plan on doing? What lifts do you use in your training?

I do a 5 day split right now and I use benching, squatting and deadlifts in my workout regime right now. I wanted to hopefully move to a regime to help with hypertrophy and building more strength overall and with my grip strength. I know it may not be totally realistic, but I want to be able to lift like a powerlifter without getting too bulky.

 

[MistrJay]

It depends on your type of training and how comfortable you are with/ without a belt

I've never had the oppurtunity to train with a belt. I've only heard about it recently, because I want to get more serious about my training and I thought it would be able to help with making sure my posture doesn't suffer and I don't tweak anything

 

[Aleksandar37]

You can absolutely buy one, but I don't think it is necessary based on what you're going for. Just make sure that your form and technique are good as you progress up in weight.

 

[zcol94]

Power lifters are bulky because they're fat, look at top level crossfire guys... Put them on a platform and they'd be pretty competitive as power lifters.... But they're not " bulky"

And back to the belt, a lot of people would say you need to learn how to brace your core correctly while performing the lifts before you get into using a belt

 

[zcol94]

And ive hurt my back badly twice... While wearing a belt... Ive never hurt myself while going beltless

 

[MistrJay]

And ive hurt my back badly twice... While wearing a belt... Ive never hurt myself while going beltless

Oh okay. Thank you for the tips. Should I look into the training forum for how to brace my core properly?

 

[zcol94]

You can or just google it, many of the top level guys have made videos on this, its a common question

 

[Gutterpump]

I use 2 different belts, depending what I'm doing. I use my thicker Inzer Lever belt for squating. For Oly lifts / OH work, or where I need more mobility/movement, I use a thinner Rogue belt.

 

[CincyKiller45]

Power lifters are bulky because they're fat, look at top level crossfire guys... Put them on a platform and they'd be pretty competitive as power lifters.... But they're not " bulky"

And back to the belt, a lot of people would say you need to learn how to brace your core correctly while performing the lifts before you get into using a belt

Lmao. The level of ignorance never gets old.

 

[tyga tyga]

Power lifters are bulky because they're fat, look at top level crossfire guys... Put them on a platform and they'd be pretty competitive as power lifters.... But they're not " bulky"

And back to the belt, a lot of people would say you need to learn how to brace your core correctly while performing the lifts before you get into using a belt

And ive hurt my back badly twice... While wearing a belt... Ive never hurt myself while going beltless

I
Can't
Even

Lolol

 

[MistrJay]

I
Can't
Even

Lolol

What are your opinions on the matter?

 

[bolt10]

Not necessary but you could use one if you really want to. I'd only recommending adding it if your current form is on point and you properly know how to breathe and brace without a belt.

 

[MistrJay]

Not necessary but you could use one if you really want to. I'd only recommending adding it if your current form is on point and you properly know how to breathe and brace without a belt.

Okay. I'll work on my form and breathing, then we will see where I'm at and if I need one.

 

[tyga tyga]

Okay. I'll work on my form and breathing, then we will see where I'm at and if I need one.

Look into Chris duffins breathing/bracing cues. Laynes cue is decent as well.

I train with and without a belt

 

[JeremyNG25]

I've never had the oppurtunity to train with a belt. I've only heard about it recently, because I want to get more serious about my training and I thought it would be able to help with making sure my posture doesn't suffer and I don't tweak anything

Google the valsalva maneuver

 

[MistrJay]

Look into Chris duffins breathing/bracing cues. Laynes cue is decent as well.

I train with and without a belt

Yeah I looked up his channel and found the video. Liked the simplicity of it all.