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Posted: 3/6/2017 3:16:23 PM EDT
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You'll get some fitness guys stating that wearing a belt for the whole workout helps keep one's waist slimmer, but I don't get the hype. I wear a belt on heavy dead lifts and squats. Pretty much anytime I go over 225 I throw my belt on for an insurance policy.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 3:33:26 PM EDT
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You'll get some fitness guys stating that wearing a belt for the whole workout helps keep one's waist slimmer, but I don't get the hype. I wear a belt on heavy dead lifts and squats. Pretty much anytime I go over 225 I throw my belt on for an insurance policy. Wut? A belt doesn't magically keep your abdominal muscles from working. That's what isolation machines/exercises are for. Use the belt as a tool and program it as such. Keep in mind where Wendler came from, i.e. Westside. |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 3:35:07 PM EDT
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Wut? A belt doesn't magically keep your abdominal muscles from working. That's what isolation machines/exercises are for. Use the belt as a tool and program it as such. Keep in mind where Wendler came from, i.e. Westside. I never said it worked. I said some people think that. You retarded? |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 3:43:26 PM EDT
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I never said it worked. I said some people think that. You retarded? Intredasting....... |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 3:58:38 PM EDT
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Any recommendations on a belt? I haven't gotten to the point where I feel one is necessary yet, but I imagine it would be wise for me to start wearing one soon.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 4:15:57 PM EDT
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I never said it worked. I said some people think that. You retarded? 16'ers. 
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Posted: 3/6/2017 4:16:22 PM EDT
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Any recommendations on a belt? I haven't gotten to the point where I feel one is necessary yet, but I imagine it would be wise for me to start wearing one soon. If you only want to buy one belt ever(as long as you don't get too fat/skinny for it) get an Inzer forever belt. I like the levers. 10mm will probably be just fine, though you could go 13mm as well. |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 4:16:50 PM EDT
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Any recommendations on a belt? I haven't gotten to the point where I feel one is necessary yet, but I imagine it would be wise for me to start wearing one soon. Inzer 13mm lever is what I use. I've also used Rogue's leather belt, which is good. eta: damn, beat by mere seconds. 
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Posted: 3/6/2017 4:18:33 PM EDT
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The belt is a great tool to help you remember to brace your core correctly. I recommend you wear it as early as you feel the need/want to wear it. While I believe there is benefit in doing beltless work, there is no benefit in injuring yourself. Lift smart and lift according to your abilities.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 4:24:07 PM EDT
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The belt is a great tool to help you remember to brace your core correctly. I recommend you wear it as early as you feel the need/want to wear it. While I believe there is benefit in doing beltless work, there is no benefit in injuring yourself. Lift smart and lift according to your abilities. And never proceed if you have to shit. |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 4:46:54 PM EDT
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And never proceed if you have to shit. There is one rule in my gym: "Rule 1: Don't shit your pants." |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 5:10:08 PM EDT
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There is one rule in my gym: "Rule 1: Don't shit your pants." Quote HistoryQuoted:
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And never proceed if you have to shit. There is one rule in my gym: "Rule 1: Don't shit your pants."  I work out from 5:30 am to 6:30 am and shit mid-morning, like clockwork, so I'm good in that respect. I do fart a lot in the gym though. Wow, this turned into a poop thread!
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Posted: 3/6/2017 5:13:14 PM EDT
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Wut? A belt doesn't magically keep your abdominal muscles from working. That's what isolation machines/exercises are for. Use the belt as a tool and program it as such. Keep in mind where Wendler came from, i.e. Westside. What does this mean? What is Westside? |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 5:23:35 PM EDT
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biggest fear doing squats, leg presses and deads.... autonomic shit.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 5:28:54 PM EDT
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I'm starting my 45th cycle of 531 Wednesday. I use the belt on my top set, sometimes the last 2. Usually I use it on any lift at or above 85% generally. Sometimes I go beltless. I use an Inzer 13mm lever.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 5:30:11 PM EDT
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biggest fear doing squats, leg presses and deads.... autonomic shit. fear of leg presses? 
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Posted: 3/6/2017 5:32:48 PM EDT
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What does this mean? What is Westside? Jim trained with Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell for a time. I'll say the "majority," cause I really don't know, of his lifters competed in feds using equipment, squat suits, bench shirts, etc. Jim's 1k squat was equipped. And then there's Louie's conjugate method. I'm not very familiar with it, but it's interesting you don't really see it come out in 5/3/1. |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 9:46:33 PM EDT
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Intredasting....... 
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Posted: 3/7/2017 11:22:59 AM EDT
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The whole waist slimmer deal I believe came from Ronnie Coleman or one of those elite body builders. I believe several of them keep the belt on the entire workout.
Something about helping prevent the core muscles from engaging or some such. The point being they don't want their waste getting big because it doesn't look as good aesthetically. |
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Posted: 3/7/2017 3:41:20 PM EDT
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The whole waist slimmer deal I believe came from Ronnie Coleman or one of those elite body builders. I believe several of them keep the belt on the entire workout. Something about helping prevent the core muscles from engaging or some such. The point being they don't want their waste getting big because it doesn't look as good aesthetically. Exactly the point I was making, but gave up when I realized how this thread was too bro for me. Ronnie was a beast in the gym. Sadly, he is now paying the price. |
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Posted: 3/7/2017 4:31:07 PM EDT
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Exactly the point I was making, but gave up when I realized how this thread was too bro for me. Ronnie was a beast in the gym. Sadly, he is now paying the price. Isn't it the other way around though? Cause it's the bro (-science) that said wearing a belt will keep your waist smaller, while the "science" seems to point to an increased activation of those muscle groups while wearing a belt.
But it is Ronnie Coleman and I am just retarded. |
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Posted: 3/7/2017 11:22:10 PM EDT
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I have a 13mm inzer lever that I have owned for over 20yrs. I believe it is more useful in the sq and dls over about 80%. The only other belt I would consider is the spud.
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Posted: 3/8/2017 10:18:37 AM EDT
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I have a 13mm inzer lever that I have owned for over 20yrs. I believe it is more useful in the sq and dls over about 80%. The only other belt I would consider is the spud. Thanks for this rule of thumb, that makes sense and I am going to start using it that way and see how I feel. |
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Posted: 3/8/2017 12:14:32 PM EDT
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Thanks for this rule of thumb, that makes sense and I am going to start using it that way and see how I feel. With a belt your lifts should increase in. it is a tool. It will increase the pressure in the ??"core"??, if worn correctly, That should translate into bigger lifts because you become tighter/rigid through the lift. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 1:29:34 PM EDT
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My old strength coach was a Westside guy and currently is the head S/C Coach for an NFL team. He gave me a very simple philosophy to adopt on belts:
Don't use it as a crutch, but don't abandon the use of a belt at the expense of lifting heavier weight. When you need a belt to lift heavy ass weight, belt up. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 2:03:52 PM EDT
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I put on a belt around 90%. IMO somewhere 80%+ is probably fine.
There's a lot of misinformation about wearing a belt. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 5:33:04 PM EDT
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I put on a belt around 90%. IMO somewhere 80%+ is probably fine. There's a lot of misinformation about wearing a belt. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 10:16:47 PM EDT
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Sounds like a plan!
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Posted: 3/27/2017 12:35:39 AM EDT
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I have one from Best Belts. Been using it for 2 years. I love it.
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Posted: 3/27/2017 4:50:48 PM EDT
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I put on a belt around 90%. IMO somewhere 80%+ is probably fine. There's a lot of misinformation about wearing a belt. |
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Posted: 4/2/2017 5:51:10 PM EDT
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I never wear one while training.
I've tried while squatting and deadlifting, but it doesn't feel right. |
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Posted: 4/5/2017 11:48:04 AM EDT
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And never proceed if you have to shit.
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Posted: 4/5/2017 12:29:18 PM EDT
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I would wear it to Sunday brunch and talk about crossfit.
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Posted: 4/5/2017 12:34:27 PM EDT
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I work out from 5:30 am to 6:30 am and shit mid-morning, like clockwork, so I'm good in that respect. I do fart a lot in the gym though. Wow, this turned into a poop thread!Didn't poop myself, but the staff guy was over there spraying febreeze after i left the area. 
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Posted: 4/5/2017 12:37:26 PM EDT
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I let one out during a heavy deadlift that sounded like a duck call. Didn't poop myself, but the staff guy was over there spraying febreeze after i left the area. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I work out from 5:30 am to 6:30 am and shit mid-morning, like clockwork, so I'm good in that respect. I do fart a lot in the gym though. Wow, this turned into a poop thread!Didn't poop myself, but the staff guy was over there spraying febreeze after i left the area. 
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Posted: 4/6/2017 11:00:53 AM EDT
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biggest fear doing squats, leg presses and deads.... autonomic shit. |
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Posted: 4/9/2017 5:26:24 PM EDT
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I wear my belt/sleeves/wraps for everything except light workout sets. I often wear my singlet too.
Train how you compete. If you're not competing, the honest answer is to wear it when you feel you need to. Before I started competing I NEVER wore a belt - even on heavy (4pl+) squats. I still don't wear a belt when I deadlift - even in competition. It restricts my ability to tighten up and get all my air in. But I'm a fat fuck. |
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Posted: 4/9/2017 5:27:42 PM EDT
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Any recommendations on a belt? I haven't gotten to the point where I feel one is necessary yet, but I imagine it would be wise for me to start wearing one soon. I use the Pioneer all the time now. Cheaper than the Inzer, and just as good quality wise. I like the 13mm. May be a bit much for most people general training. |
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Posted: 4/27/2017 5:23:21 PM EDT
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I put mine on when I go above 1.5x bodyweight on squats or deadlifts.
Also wear it for when I try out heavy overhead presses. |
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Posted: 4/27/2017 5:44:07 PM EDT
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I squat/ deadlift some pretty heavy weight, but almost never use one. Only time really is if I'm tired and I'm pressing overhead.
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Posted: 4/28/2017 7:54:44 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/28/2017 9:34:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryIve been using one of their economy belts for about 5 yrs now. It's kinda molded to me now.
I bought the wife one from Best Belts a while back and it is awesome. I shouldn't have tried it because now I want one. |
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Posted: 4/28/2017 11:55:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI'd probably get the base belt 'cause I'm cheap and it kinda looks cool 
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Posted: 4/28/2017 12:00:02 PM EDT
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Is it weird that this thread is making me have to shit?
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Posted: 4/28/2017 2:48:48 PM EDT
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Gents come on lets keep it a little cleaner
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Posted: 5/6/2017 6:55:18 AM EDT
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I still don't wear a belt when I deadlift - even in competition. It restricts my ability to tighten up and get all my air in. But I'm a fat fuck. I prefer to think I have a thick waist.  
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Posted: 5/6/2017 9:31:40 AM EDT
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This. I remember having difficult getting into position when conventional deadlifting while wearing a belt, as I start the pull with my hips very low. I prefer to think I have a thick waist. |
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