Belts

[kryptonik]

First and foremost, I DO not want this to turn into a discussion of what belts do, and why they are and aren't necessary.

What I would like to discuss, is when the people who wear belts, decided to start wearing them? I have recently been toying with the idea of getting one, primarily for my max effort lifts, but am stuck in the paradox of "if I haven't used one yet, why start?".

[::xander::]

I got one for the first time almost a year ago.

why? in all honesty.
I thought it would help me lift more, has it......maybe.

I use it for max sets only (whether that be for 1 rep or 8 reps).

I had squatted over 500lbs without a belt before getting one. I have no worries about the safety part of it as my back is strong and my form is good. I definitely feel tighter with it and I'm glad I have one.

I have an inzer single prong in orange I say spend the $100 and get one, use it for max attempts only. It's not that big of a deal, I can see how it would be easy to rely on one though, it does make you feel tighter and more stable.

[spoolin215]

F, I DO not want this to turn into a discussion of what belts do, and why they are and aren't necessary.

...

I am stuck in the paradox of "if I haven't used one yet, why start?".

[IMG]http://www.clutchfitness.com/files/2005-10-09_111843_front_closed.jpg[IMG]

What is wrong with your brain, exactly?

[kryptonik]

Thank you for the valuable contribution.

Sometimes you are a great asset to these forums, other times you are a great ass.

What I would like to discuss, is when the people who wear belts, decided to start wearing them?