Strength / Weight Training

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TGR in reply to @dbadger

That’s a very debatable point. There are various studies in relation to wearing belts, I don’t think there is any definitive answer.
Belt usage can increase ab strength. Any programs I have looked at seem to say use a belt on your working weight but not the warmups.
If it helps with back safety, it can’t be a bad thing and any professional lifters I see on tv wear them - as good a pointer as anything.

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dbadger in reply to @TGR

If you’re powerlifting or lifting a serious weight then a belt is beneficial

If you’re a novice or trying to learn proper form for an OHP for instance, then it’s unnecessary.

My gripe is that I see so many people use belts for like bicep curls and bench press

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TGR in reply to @dbadger

I started using a belt when I found the weights getting heavy for me. It needs to be on correctly or it’s a waste of time.

I agree with your point about bench and curls although it may be useful for heavy lifting on a bench. I’ve never got that heavy yet though.

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