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Weightlifting Belts

  • 22-10-2010 2:27pm
    #1
    token
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,806 ✭✭✭


    I'm trying to get my 1RM squat from 110kg to 140kg in 8 weeks and I really do need all the help I can get. I'm thinking of picking myself up a weightlifting belt but don't know much about them really other than reading some 70s big articles http://www.70sbig.com/?p=1594

    My main problem on squats is my core collapsing (chest dropping) long before my legs give out and from reading those 70s big articles a belt helps build core strength for squatting.

    I was front squatting today and tried one on and felt like I got a lot out of it and I presume they are a lot better for back squats. What should I be looking to buy?


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  • #2
    squod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,704 ✭✭✭squod


    http://www.irish-lifting.com/powerlifting-belt-pe-145.html

    A good idea to have someone experienced show you how to use it. Press your abs against it, I find an extra layer of clothing help it fit better sometimes.


  • #3
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Any PL style belt will do the job. one that's 10-11mm thick's probably the best option for ya because you're a skinny litte runt :P Otherwise you run the risk of it getting up under your ribs and cracking one off!!


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