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You said using a belt increases your output by 25%, so the belt has a direct affect.
That's not quite what I wrote, or intended to portray.
"Well I can press 25% more with a belt, compared to the point where the weight makes me mentally think twice"
Having hurt my back countless times since childhood. Usually sneezing or putting on my socks, I'm possibly over protective of it over 40kg.
Having previously done some of the remedial massage therapy work and then starting me into strength training, it was my coach that recommended putting on a belt for heavier presses (which have been up to 52kg). Speaking with him tonight, he couldn't understand why you would rather not wear one.The muscles that the belt is compensating for won’t be getting stronger.
Its a 3 or 4" belt, hardly a magical exo skeleton that let's your core do cock all. Your whole kinetic chain is still supporting the load and a heavier load requires more overall muscle power to stabilise and lift.
In the earlier Art of manliness video, Ripp has Brett put on a belt for the Press. Make of that what you will.
Tonights session.
Bench 3x5 @66kg pb
Deadlift warmup to 110kg beltless
1@120 then 5@126kg pb
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For what it is worth I'm with the logic of @dbadger but can see the logic of using the belt. putting it in perspective tho I'd say its marginal so not worth worrying about.
on another note, DL 126kg = strong back. what is that? 1.75 your body weight? you should feel confidence in your back (but do what you discuss with your coach obvs).
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Deadlift warmup to 110kg beltless
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I'm just playing devils advocate, while I still stand by my initial remark that beginners shouldn't learn an exercise with a belt, there are obvious benefits to using a belt otherwise
Most people just want to be able to lift heavier on particular exercises so it's doesn't concern them if their core or grip strength is not so good
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You said using a belt increases your output by 25%, so the belt has a direct affect.
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.