Belts and Lifting Big

[Oli]

Yes I would like to know what the difference is between barefoot lifting and lifting shoes? Why is it so important to have lifting shoes, what do they do/help?

To begin with its a basic safety issue, you wear them for the same reason you'd wear shoes playing soccer. Also having a non compressive heel improves leverages for most people, especially if you squat high bar.

 

[PTC]

Yes I would like to know what the difference is between barefoot lifting and lifting shoes? Why is it so important to have lifting shoes, what do they do/help?

Just for 5 minutes, pretend the internet isnt invented yet.

Go and pick up a pair of lifting shoes, look at them, look at your foot, notice the difference.

I'm guessing thats what lifters pre internet did. Worked then, still works now

 

[amac38]

http://ausbb.com/bodybuilding-training-discussions/10156-increase-your-squat-weights-instantly.html

 

[NPR]

I've started lifting heavy with a belt and my lower back thanks me for it.

My previous injuries were caused by terrible form though not a lack of a belt.

I think though all things (form) being equal a belt would certainly do no harm. And from my personal experience my midsections feels much more solid with it on.

 

[Rugby88]

At the end of the day it depends on the person - some guys wear there belts the whole ses, some will wear it only for max effort lifts - some prefer only for squats or some only for deads....just find what works best for you and do it...

 

[PRISON_MIKE]

It doesn't matter if u don't use a belt for most exercises...just make sure u have it on when u curl heavy.

 

[unt0uchable]

My form is pretty good and I've recently opted for a belt on heavy sets. I'm wearing it for peice of mind tbh, I want to lift for a very long time

 

[The Hamburgler]

It doesn't matter if u don't use a belt for most exercises...just make sure u have it on when u curl heavy.

I hate it when guys squat in the curl rack.

 

[Dancelot]

I use a belt for anything over 75% of 1RM in squat & deadlift. Since I started wearing a belt, like NPR said, my lower back gets less sore the next day & therefore I recover much better.

 

[PTC]

All the information posted above is accurate, just dont assume you need a belt to lift heavy.

Max and Alen both attempted 230kg in the deadlift tonight without a belt, shockingly, the lived.