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Would you rather not learn to do things properly, and not rely on an accessory?
I imagine most people would prefer to do things properly. But a belt doesn't add any mechanical advantage to a lift, so I don't see it as improper.
Its not like a squat suit, or knee sleeves that offer some rebound assistance and help drive the load.
If a belt let's me keep my back set for longer at higher intensities then so be it. Those cheating reps will be making me stronger overall, which will ultimately be driving my naked strength up too. After all, aren't we trying to lift more than our bodies are designed to lift. That's the whole point of strength training.
user69121-
You said using a belt increases your output by 25%, so the belt has a direct affect.
Those cheating reps will be making me stronger overall, which will ultimately be driving my naked strength up too.
The muscles that the belt is compensating for won’t be getting stronger. If you focused on improving these muscles rather than relying on the belt, you wouldn’t need a belt, and you’d be stronger overall.
Stabalising muscles are exercised by decreasing stability ie making them work harder. A belt has the reverse effect.
dbadger
I wouldn't expect somebody learning to OHP will be pressing an amount which requires this support
Unless you're at the point where you are lifting / pressing an amount that is more than your body is designed to lift, then I think the support of a belt is unnecessary. Would you rather not learn to do things properly, and not rely on an accessory?