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I used some valeo velcro belts when I was oly lifting to keep the buckle from getting in the way when snatching or cleaning but once the velcro gives you lose all faith in it. moving to a legit belt was the best move I ever made, I dont' even think about anything other than "oh ****, I'm on hole 2 and I used to be on hole 4" anymore
Do you want more of like a stiff powerlifting style belt?
You should really work on fixing your back first, a belt isn't going to solve a back issue. I'd hate to see you get more hurt just because of some false security with a belt.
The back injury was a slipped disc about 18 years ago, it just kinda is what it is. I been training around it (with occasional setbacks) for a while.
I don't know enough to know what I want, other then most likely 2 prong. Otherwise, I don't know the difference. But I just looked at the Inzer link above and it was $129! That's a bit much.
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Lol I don't use a belt, or do abs or erectors either, except deadlifts and standing overhead press lolI don’t use a belt. Can u hear the time bomb ticking? I also don’t do abs or erectors but……
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Well,I meant to say it's time I start, and start doing at least planks
Ya I prefer my single prong, but I honestly use a Velcro weightlifting belt a ton too.
any possibility there are extras at the gym that you can try on to see what you like or don't like?
I forgot Titan. I just scanned the IPF approved list to see what brands are still even around and doesn’t look like much has changed.
www.tuffwraps.com
www.gymreapers.com
my son and I both have their wrist wraps and love them, I would love to get more Gym Reaper stuff tbh
Just ordered the 2 prong lifting large belt. Thanks.
Hope it’s good! The prices looked solid.
I am actually thinking about a good locking velcro belt as well. With my current lifting I definitely don't need a thick stiff belt, but I wouldn't mind having one that just gives some support and offers warmth to warm up faster. Similar with my knee sleeves. Right now the Inzer ones i have are definitely overkill for my current lifting but some decent neoprenes to keep me warm and lubed up would be great. Let me know which belt you go with. I assume you are looking for one that "locks" the velcro as well so it doesn't pop loose under high pressure.
Ya I am blanking on what my current one is, but maybe grabbing a Gym Reaper one.
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Yeah, I was eyeballing the Gym Reaper ones. I assume they are not as bound up for performance. I am not looking for spring just support and warm joints.Ya I am blanking on what my current one is, but maybe grabbing a Gym Reaper one.
Looking for knee sleeves possibly too for same kind of concept, it is getting cold again and anything to help keep me warmed up would be nice. I started looking, but got overwhelmed because it all just seems like people trying to not use knee wraps, yet also wanting to get benefit from their knee sleeves (and not caring if it feels like they are going to die as long as it adds some pounds to their squats
Oh those are pretty sweet.
I bought a Rogue 13mm single buckle a few years ago. I use it for squats and deadlifts with no issues. It’s a great belt but expensive.
I was looking at the rogue belts last night and I'm probably going with one of those
With the back issues you have I think it will give you the support you’re looking for. I really like mine and that fukker will last forever.
Gym Reaper knee Sleeves and wrist wraps are good. I dont often wear a belt but theres a gym reapers belt at my gym that has a nice "lever" buckle situation.Ya I am blanking on what my current one is, but maybe grabbing a Gym Reaper one.
Looking for knee sleeves possibly too for same kind of concept, it is getting cold again and anything to help keep me warmed up would be nice. I started looking, but got overwhelmed because it all just seems like people trying to not use knee wraps, yet also wanting to get benefit from their knee sleeves (and not caring if it feels like they are going to die as long as it adds some pounds to their squats
Did you feel that belt? There’s some brands I’ve noticed that are making belts with powerlifting dimensions that fold up like a damn joke when you hold the belt. I’m not saying Gym Reaper is like that, but I was not impressed with their sleeves/wraps I’ve seen at all. Did not seem very strong, or built to last.
No I think you're right @Hyde . The belt material felt quite solid but I don't have much experience with it. Just liked the 'lever' aspect as it didn't have a buckle that could potentially dig into you. The knee sleeves have served their purpose as well but I've only had them for about 3 months so no sense of longterm durability. For me they were what were available, and you are right about there being higher quality. Seems to me Gym Reapers is not actually a manufacturer but a brand that is put onto stuff already made. Each item could be hit or miss.
I’m a big fan of levers. They just save so much time and energy in training. On/off like a light switch; definitely worth the cost of the lever mechanism.
I've seen Valeos do that. you put on a 3" belt that ends up offering about 1" of support in the middle as the top and bottom folds around.
It’s a cool name, and plenty of lifters like skulls. But I feel like they must have more money in marketing than development.Apparently the gym reaper has already infected my gym and I was unaware.
Ya I definitely got that vibe from the website, not something I’d be willing to risk for an actual leather belt imho.
I'm currently looking for a new belt. My last one was also valeo velcro and I know after it failed on me I had a hard time trusting it again. I actually went a few months after with that crap in mind no matter what type belt I used. LolI used some valeo velcro belts when I was oly lifting to keep the buckle from getting in the way when snatching or cleaning but once the velcro gives you lose all faith in it. moving to a legit belt was the best move I ever made, I dont' even think about anything other than "oh ****, I'm on hole 2 and I used to be on hole 4" anymore
When you say failed what do you mean?
Ya it was the velcro. Sorry, shoulda mentioned that. Ya man, it was only after maybe 6 months and I only ever did dead and rack pulls with it. I was doing sumo-deads when it happened and I had just started to be able to get 400 up for a 1rep-max. I freaked and kept worrying I was gonna feel something yucky happen in my nether regions. Lol
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