DITTO only when things get heavy leading up to a comp cheersI use them for squats and deads and benches
Squats and deads here also, I have a bit of a fear with my abs when going heavy as I had an inguinal hernia from a work related accident in my early 20s, since then, I am always aware of putting stress on my abs, so when doing my heaviest sets I chuck a belt on most times.
Doesn't using a belt make it feel worse? I had an inguinal hernia 4ish months ago and i've only tried a belt once after the surgery but the extra pressure with a belt on made me feel uncomfortable....
@Gunner: Mate I would get one if I were you, people say they shouldn't wear one as you will not develop muscle etc, or your a pussy....I say whatever, they are a tool that allows you to continue to work hard without causing excessive injury. Used with a bit of bloody common sense, they are great. I don't use my belt religiously, just when I feel I need to. I also have knee wraps and wrist wraps that I hardly use, but I used 1 of my knee wraps the other day only repping 90kg on my squats as my knee was aching a bit, and it stopped it allowing me to finish my squat workout. They are just tools that allow you to do the work when you otherwise couldn't. I am in this game for the long haul, and one thing I was told early on is smart people learn by other peoples mistakes, so it is obvious to me that injury is a part of this game, so trying the best you can to stay injury free will allow one to achieve better results over the long haul.
It could be true Gunner, I don't know. What I do know is my abs still get sore after a heavy front squat session with or without the belt. But when I hurt my back a few months ago doing a heavy squat, it was my belt that allowed me to work through it with NO PAIN, yes I went a bit lighter, but I also never missed a workout, without it I wouldn't of squatted.
I always thought that if I wore a belt it would not allow my core to be worked as much. That is probabley my only reason for not buying one.
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