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OHP is not an exercise you want to compensate for a lack of core strength with the use of a belt. You might as well be doing a seated press.
Conversely, OHP is not an exercise you want to compromise your potential core strength by not using a belt.
I don't use it for lighter warmup sets, but will put it on for working sets.With one available, why wouldn't you use one?
@spenceey
How to OHP with Mark Rippetoe >>
https://youtu.be/CnBmiBqp-AI
user69121-
With one available, why wouldn't you use one?
Because the OHP is a full body exercise, not an isolation exercise. The core should be doing a large portion of the work. If you're struggling with technique, the last thing you want to do cut corners by using a belt.
If you want to build just your shoulder strength / size, then a seated press is more efficient.
People seem to use belts as fashion accessories, they would be much stronger all around if core strength and flexibility was improved, then belts would be unnecessary.
dbadger
OHP is not an exercise you want to compensate for a lack of core strength with the use of a belt. You might as well be doing a seated press.
@spenceey drop the weight and do this ^ and maybe widen your grip and feet slightly