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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
dbadger
That's not quite what I wrote, or intended to portray.
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.
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