[desijut]

Ok so i've read that wearing a belt as a beginner when handling realtively light weights is counter-productive because it doesnt allow core muscles to stabilize you whilst lifting so you dont build these muscles.

In time, you get to a point where your core is developed but not developing at a fast enough rate i.e. in deadlift back will round. This is the case for me. I got to 140x4 on deadlift, but didnt do the 5th as my back was ridiculously rounded. For submaximal weights i wouldnt wear a belt, but is it now time to wear a belt when maxing? If not, when is it best to start this? I've seen a lot of "it depends on you" and "You will know when" kind of stuff, but that doesnt help much tbh

[Arturo Bandini]

A belt doesn't even help that much when deadlifting tbh. I wear one at heavy weights just because it feels a bit more secure, but it's most probably just a placebo.

And personally, at 3 plates, I don't think there's any point/need

[BKS]

I think whether there's a need at 3 plates depends on how much you weigh but I do agree that for deadlifts their use is a bit more...meh. When you need one on squats then you might as well try it out on deads while you are at it.

[McHumpy92]

I started wearing at 3 plate squats and 4 plate deadlifts. But around your Max you do lose form just depends what weights your body can handle before getting injured.

[SEHughes]

Just wear it for your max sets. Your core muscles are still going to get stronger - it's not like they stop contracting when you put a belt on.

[Average_Aaron]

Light weights = no



Heavy weight on squats, rows and deadlifts. YES

Leave your ego at the door and forget about people bragging about 'raw' lifts. I've slipped a disc in my back and now use a belt. Feels 100% better

[desijut]

Yeah, ok. I will keep it like that for now, i've deloaded anyway, just to sort the back rounding out

[The Troll Toll]

Nah man all my gym stuff has elasticated waistbands.

HARDCORE

[Arturo Bandini]

(Original post by The Troll Toll)
Nah man all my gym stuff has elasticated waisbands.

HARDCORE

[The Troll Toll]

(Original post by Arturo Bandini)

[Old School]

I belt up on squats over about 75% of my max. Sometimes less, sometimes more. It all depends on the day.

I don't wear a belt when deadlifting as I can't get my air with one on.

I don't wear a belt with any of my assistance lifts. There really isn't any point. If your form sucks so bad that you need a belt to make your back feel better then you really need to re-evaluate the poundage you're throwing around. I do 45 degree rows with 130 but don't need a belt because my deadlift max (an exercise where I'm at risk of snapping some **** up if I'm retarded) is much higher. Same goes for good-mornings and other 'heavy' barbell assistance lifts.