I never cared for these kinds of belts. They don’t feel like wearing a belt at all.
So they are just a money grab?
Some people swear by them, but I just don’t get it. I am 5’9 with a short torso and I have no problem wearing 13mm thick 4" wide belt. I don’t know who these mythical short people are that need a small deadlifting belt because a 4" belt is too wide and 13mm is too thick, but I legitimately imagine that their issue is that they are too fat.
About the only thing I ever liked that belt for was log, since it didn’t pinch as bad as a leather belt. But I eventually just sacked up and used my Inzer and set some stupid heavy PRs. However, I also now have a permanent scar on my stomach from a super bad pinch.
Worth it.
I experienced the pinch on tuesday. I took my belt off after that set. Its nasty!
A belt designed for fat people lol
Depending on how much of a lunatic you are, leave the belt on next time and hit a clean immediately. Those pinches hurt like hell and can make you gunshy on the clean. If you condition yourself to still be able to hit a clean through the pain, it will mean it won’t mess you up if it happens in a competition.
Fatty
Smart.
Alright.
it feels awesome. Id like to get to 90kg and hover there for a while.
Never tried one of these, but like @T3hPwnisher said, you’ll eventually get used to the pinch when it comes to log/axle. Also always liked my inzer for deadlifts or used a belt on stones/front carry events, they’ve never been so heavy to the point that I need a belt.
What do you mean by you used a belt, but never needed a belt?
My bad, didn’t pay attention to how I worded it, I’ve never needed a belt on stones or front carry events.
A belt would just be weird on stones and get in the way. Also i don’t like a belt for front carries either.
Yesterday a mate (Wa’s strongest man u90kg two years in a row+ Arnolds competitor) messaged me and asked if I’d like some olympic lifting shoes. Got the stuff today and he gives me not only the olympic lifting/crossfit shoes (reebok lifters 2.0) , but a pair of knee sleeves, straps, trainers( will be goodfor carries) and some training clothes. Awesome! Top bloke.
Why’s the shit all pink
Awesome Duke, nice dude to give it away.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth… (but I wandered the same)
Agreed! Saves me alot of $$$
Your lucky it fits. I don’t have any lifting mates who are manlets
what about gym nemesis?