I've been doing them without a belt recently and have felt no stress on my lower back. I was wondering if any others squat without belts. Those that do squat with belts, have you ever squatted without, and if so, why did you go back to a belt?
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01-17-2006, 01:37 AM #1Registered User
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Squats....belt or no belt?
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01-17-2006, 02:19 AM #2Banned
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Ever heard that old saying?
Better safe than sorry
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01-17-2006, 02:43 AM #3Registered User
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I got nasty back spasms doing squats years ago and they sometimes come back. I wasn't using a belt then, but I really think the problem was I tried to lift too much weight without being warmed up enough. Anyway, I now use a belt for my heaviest lifts, but warm up without it. I think it's a personal choice.
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01-17-2006, 03:11 AM #4<3 Tea
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yes but that can also apply to not wearing a beltOriginally Posted by BlackMountain
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01-17-2006, 03:22 AM #5No cardio No cry
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Originally Posted by Jeremy11785
You don't need a belt..........ever.
If you worried about any complications that squats might cause, there is a simple technique that fixes this problem-PAUSE AT THE BOTTOM-this takes the moementum out of the lift which saves your knees, and it doesn't allow for you to use your lower back as much (provided you don't lean forward and you aren't using too much weight). This will develop your NATURAL WEIGHT BELT (strong core), which you always wear.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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01-17-2006, 03:36 AM #6Hunting for moar fibras
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Exactly, if you wear a belt you will become reliant on it, it takes away the stress from the midsection and it doesnt develope. One thing I love about squats is how they work your core. Wearing a belt does more harm than good.Originally Posted by RU4A69"A good thread is like a miniskirt. Short enough to keep you interested, and long enough to cover the entire subject"
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01-17-2006, 03:47 AM #7phat custom title yo
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belt or no belt, there is no try.......wait a minute.........
(I dont think im against belts, but if you got decent form (OBVIOUSLY this part, the form part, is so ****ing important i should restate this) and am not a moron with weight, i really dont think you will it....)Move along, nothing to see here
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01-17-2006, 05:06 AM #8<3 Tea
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belts do not support the disks on a segmental level, the disks that are supported by the belt get partially immobilized. which leads to the disksbelow the belt taking all movement.
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01-17-2006, 07:55 AM #9
Belt interferes with my breathing, particularly when doing 20 reps.
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01-17-2006, 09:47 AM #10Registered User
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No belt, i dont see the point.
If your getting hurt your lifting too much weight or your form is off.36 5' 11" 174lbs
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01-17-2006, 10:00 AM #11
just don't.
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01-17-2006, 10:20 AM #12Train smarter, not harder
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if you're pl'ing and 1RM'ing, I could see use for it, but not casual lifting - using it takes away from your core and makes you more likely to get injured if you squat w/o it the next time.
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01-17-2006, 11:57 AM #13Registered User
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NO NO NO!
Belts stink.AGE:18
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01-17-2006, 01:56 PM #14Registered User
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I never use a belt under 80%, and I use it most of the time over 90. I do a lot of squats, deads and other exercises that works the core, so it gets sufficient training. I train squats and deads for strength as much as size though, dunno if I would use it if I was a pure bodybuilder.
Belt doesn't "stink", but they are certainly not necessary for bodybuilders.
You have seen those guys at the gym that has a belt that they wear during their whole workout - whether they are squatting or doing wrist curls. They think they are so cool and hardcore with their belts. They give me a laugh.
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01-17-2006, 02:08 PM #15grow stronger comrade
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I'm not laughing. The guy at my gym that does that is HUGEOriginally Posted by VikingPowerYou have seen those guys at the gym that has a belt that they wear during their whole workout - whether they are squatting or doing wrist curls. They think they are so cool and hardcore with their belts. They give me a laugh."If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams
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01-17-2006, 02:16 PM #16Registered User
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Personally I only use belts if I'm maxing, because I think people kind of learn to use them as a crutch...
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01-17-2006, 02:19 PM #17Registered User
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It's kind of addictive.
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01-17-2006, 02:20 PM #18Registered User
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I couldnt agree more. I figure as long as i keep my abs as strong they can be and train my lower back as well im wearing my belt. PLus I think people who wear a belt think the belt is going to save there form and this will lead to injury or losing techneic.Originally Posted by RU4A69
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