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When should you wear a belt?

Sticky said:
How does your core become weaker from using a belt ?
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maybe its not my core, but I have suffered back strains after wearing the belt in workouts prior. I just assumed the strains were a result of the belt being a crutch for the core.
 
El Freako said:
If you overuse a belt from the start and never develop a strong core, yes, but if you've developed a strong core and know how to use a belt properly it adds to your core strength.
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what I was trying to say, was that when I'd used a belt for a number of workouts, I'd suffered back strains in workouts following those belted workouts, which I assumed were from the belt acting a crutch for the core, thus allowing my core to become weaker.
 
No.
If you injured you back only when wearing a belt and that is the only change, it means you got lazy.
 
L.P.S. said:
what I was trying to say, was that when I'd used a belt for a number of workouts, I'd suffered back strains in workouts following those belted workouts, which I assumed were from the belt acting a crutch for the core, thus allowing my core to become weaker.
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Doesn't make much sense to be honest, unless you were using the belt constantly for a matter of months and not activating your core as you use it.
 
I blame a belt for tearing my TFL. The belt made me feel safer and I thought I could get away with a faster transition in the squat. Nope, the belt only accentuated the weakest link in the chain. There is real danger of not keeping everything tight and controlled when the belt is used as a crutch.
 
Only when it matches your shoes. Accessorise bitches.

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