Hope my equipment related question is at the right place here.
So I’m a rather big dude 140Kg (308lbs) and started at 181Kg (400lbs). I like strength training a lot, and somehow I came to do 5/3/1 (The Triumvirate) which seems to work well with my diet.
I’m not super strong but managed to get my deadlift up to 225Kg (500lbs) etc. I never felt that I’m in desperate need to have a belt; however, I read a lot that I should wear one. Especially when doing deadlifts, squats and also log lifting which I do as a may exercise instead of military press. I’m not allergic at all to spending some money and looked at the “starting strength” belt and Inzer belts with a lever.
However, my current waistline is 127cm (50") and I expect to slim that down a lot within the next year. I wouldn’t mind buying a new belt then, but the question is. Do I need one? Should I get one or is it totally unnecessary?
Do you need one? No, as long as your lifts aren’t suffering due to core instability/bracing.
Should you get one? Up to you, it’s worth trying out and seeing if you benefit from using it. Many people won’t squat or pull without a belt and for me it doesn’t help at all. BUT for OHP, it helps a bit.
Congrats on the progress so far, and a 500lb deadlift is - without a doubt - strong!
Currently, my lifts are somewhat stalling, but this is probably also due to the facts that I’m currently loosing around 1,5Kg per week in body weight.
I don’t “feel” like I need one and was hoping for either confirmation (which you gave somewhat) or arguments pro belt.
If there are no strong arguments pro belt I think I will wait.
The strongest argument FOR a belt is whether or not you need one, which you inherently won’t know until you buy/try one lol.
If you think you need one, go for it! If not, I think waiting until you do won’t hurt any.
Serious respect for the amount and rate of weight you are losing.
Guess I have to see what Black Friday will bring.
What are your thoughts on the Starting Strength Belt and the Inzer Belts? I thought a lever Belt might be great and less hassle than a regular one.
It’s a small price to pay, if you can lift more maybe avoid an injury. You don’t absolutely need a toothbrush either but it is something you should have. Get a 10mm belt, you will never wear it out and will break in a little faster. When you buy your second belt you will have a better idea of what you like. Do you have a very good reason not to buy one?
Sie könnten etwas zuerst was billigeres kaufen, um dich an die Gürtel zu gewöhnen. Es gibt auch Rogue in Europa und Strengthshop denke ich . Sie werden vielleicht ein bisschen mehr Gewicht und noch einige Wiederholungen mithilfe einer Gürtel machen können
Try something cheaper first. Just to try a belt. You can get a more expensive one later.
I have done a fair amount of squatting without a belt. To begin with the belt is distracting and very uncomfortable.But it does make a difference once you get used to it. I use a velcro belt for my heaviest lifts.
