Key Points A few millimeters make a world of a difference. Going to a thicker weightlifting belt for workouts or competitions makes a significant impact on your training, fitness goals and lifting enjoyability. Most athletes in the powerlifting world believe that the 10mm belt is only for beginners. They would be wrong. So what is … Read more
Key Points When I got my first weightlifting belt I remember how excited I was. I couldn’t wait to get it on and start using it in my regular workouts. There was only one problem: how tight should a weightlifting belt be? Weightlifting belts don’t come with a user manual. You’re expected to figure it … Read more
Key Points Your ultimate goal as a lifter is simple: Lift more. Once you master the basics of technique for squats and deadlifts, your focus should be on lifting more weights. But when should you start using a weightlifting belt? Turns out this answer is not as simple as a certain number for most trainees. … Read more
Key Points Hats off to those who have made the investment and bought their first powerlifting belt. The powerlifting belt is a great training accessory for sure, but the problem is that most don’t optimize it for bracing. For this reason, I have highlighted the main core stability muscle groups and then revealed my top … Read more
Key Points “There are two types of people in the world: those with back pain and those without it.” Charles Barkley NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley famously said this after he retired due to his lower back injury. I can attest to this quote after seeing my friend go through bouts of lower back … Read more
Key Points Weightlifting belts and powerlifting belts are becoming more commonplace in gyms everywhere. If you take a look in any lifters bag, 9 times out of 10 they got a belt in there. Commonly, lifting belts are used for exercises such as the squat and deadlift. However, even some of the top powerlifters in … Read more
Find out the difference between Weightlifting Belt and Powerlifting Belt to choose the right belt for you.
Key Points We’ve all been there before. You order a piece of clothing online or buy it in-store without trying it on. Then it arrives or you come home… only to find out it doesn’t fit you! As if this isn’t bad enough, you now must return the item and get the proper sizing which … Read more
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.There was a time when I had just set off on my fitness journey and didn’t know, nor understand the mighty deadlift.Today, I absolutely love deadlifts.Want one move that works the sides of your legs, posterior, back, and the all-important core?Light … Read more
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.Nothing comes close to the kind of power boost you can get from a powerlifting belt. When it comes to choosing the perfect powerlifting belt, its easy to get overwhelmed. But of all the products, two stand out at the top. I am … Read more
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