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Deadlifting belts...

rob112

rob112

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What do you guys think about them?


I never use my 2 prong belt to deadlift bc it painfully digs into my sides. I came across the spudd deadlift belt and thought it may be a good idea. If anyone has used them any idea if they are commotion legal?

Edit: strictly talking about conventional as I don't have this problem sumo.
 
i don't wear a belt, mine digs into my side too.

it just feels uncomfortable to me and i can't get into the position i want...
 
My gym has the Spudd bench and deadlift belt laying around. Its definetly comfortable. It feels like a heavy multi layered canvas and a Velcro strap. Not sure about competition legality though.
 
napalm said:
i don't wear a belt, mine digs into my side too.

it just feels uncomfortable to me and i can't get into the position i want...
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Yea I was thinking it would be nice to have something to comfortably breathe against...gonna try and find reviews and see if more people answer here.
 
Sean1332 said:
My gym has the Spudd bench and deadlift belt laying around. Its definetly comfortable. It feels like a heavy multi layered canvas and a Velcro strap. Not sure about competition legality though.
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Ahhh hmm that sounds good for some support. May have to email someone from te fed.
 
WNPF allows Velcro belts so I would think that spud belts would be okay. May get a three ply one for training.
 
I rarely use a belt. I have an older Harbinger. I tried using it higher up (like KK) for my deads, but I can't get down into position good enough without out it gutting me.
Maybe on the heaviest squats I might use one.
My BP is so crappy at this point, it matters very little on that one.
 
PaulBlack said:
I rarely use a belt. I have an older Harbinger. I tried using it higher up (like KK) for my deads, but I can't get down into position good enough without out it gutting me.
Maybe on the heaviest squats I might use one.
My BP is so crappy at this point, it matters very little on that one.
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Yea I use a belt on my heavier sets of squats as I do feel the extra core support to breath into. I want to have the same for deads.

I have so much I gotta think about to bench half way decent the last think I need is a belt there.

Right now I am thinking just a good new belt...single prong or lever. EliteFTS has a nice sale on.

The deadlift belts sound very awesome for deadlifting but I was reading they aren't allowed in many Feds for some stupid reason.

Thanks PB.
 
Sean1332 said:
Have you worn your belt backwards? Or does it jut pinch in general?
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If I have it high it digs into my hip at the bottom. If I have it lower it digs into my rib. Only on the deadlift.

Never tried this backwards thing...
 
rob112 said:
If I have it high it digs into my hip at the bottom. If I have it lower it digs into my rib. Only on the deadlift.

Never tried this backwards thing...
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May not matter then. Most people do because of the tongue I think. 10lbs of love handles ago my belt punched and I had constant bruising from it, sucked
 
I have tried it in a few different positions, but to get it tight enough to make a difference and give me a boost in my pulling, it feels like I am going to herniate my guts and lungs out my nostrils. I may get a slimmer one one of these days but, honestly, I have done without one for a good bit now and my midsection seems to have a built in one now..! Ha ha ha
I do love my Rehband knees sleeves for training however.
 
PaulBlack said:
I have tried it in a few different positions, but to get it tight enough to make a difference and give me a boost in my pulling, it feels like I am going to herniate my guts and lungs out my nostrils. I may get a slimmer one one of these days but, honestly, I have done without one for a good bit now and my midsection seems to have a built in one now..! Ha ha ha
I do love my Rehband knees sleeves for training however.
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Yea, it seems like a lot of people just deal with it from what I read. It is a pretty common problem from what I read.
 
i have a spud belt. it was nice when i was first getting started powerlifting and was not used to a belt. i hardly use it anymore since i broke in my lever belt. if i do it will be for overheads, stones, or anything else where i just need a little something to push against but also need a little mobility.

i do have an XL for sale as well. ordered the wrong size the first time so its unused.
 
asooneyeonig said:
i have a spud belt. it was nice when i was first getting started powerlifting and was not used to a belt. i hardly use it anymore since i broke in my lever belt. if i do it will be for overheads, stones, or anything else where i just need a little something to push against but also need a little mobility.

i do have an XL for sale as well. ordered the wrong size the first time so its unused.
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Hmmm well I am gonna buy a better belt that I can use for comps too and hope breaking it in makes it not suck as hard.

I will keep in mind you have that as well.
 
jimbuick said:
I just use my inzer lever.

And pull conventional.
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Okay, question...
What or how much more are you getting from your belt do you think?

Since I have tried mine in differing areas (and yes conventional here too) and I still don't seem to get much if anything from it. I have heard some guys saying they get almost #50 from a belt.
 
PaulBlack said:
Okay, question...
What or how much more are you getting from your belt do you think?

Since I have tried mine in differing areas (and yes conventional here too) and I still don't seem to get much if anything from it. I have heard some guys saying they get almost #50 from a belt.
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I wont tell you it makes me lift more weight, but I feel more comfortable with it than without it.
 
PaulBlack said:
Okay, question...
What or how much more are you getting from your belt do you think?

Since I have tried mine in differing areas (and yes conventional here too) and I still don't seem to get much if anything from it. I have heard some guys saying they get almost #50 from a belt.
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I don't if I get anything more out of my belt other than a thought of protecting my back. I do feel much stronger when doing farmers.
 
I get carryover out of my belt whenever I wear it high and really tight. As I sit the pressure gets really intense and seems to help off of the floor. Not a ton, just a little. I, too, spin my belt around, and it is a lever. It definitely helps to not pinch my fat as much.
 
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