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Are Velcro Weight Lifting Belts Good? In-Depth Guide
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.As a strength trainee, you have so many choices.Choice of exercise. Grip type. Number of sets. Total reps. Gym accessories. I could go on.The problem is which choice is best? Quick NavigationIn a Hurry? Here is My Top RecommendationWhat Are Velcro […]
Read MoreBeltless Deadlifts: 3 Incredible Benefits For Deadlifting Without a Belt
If you’re a frequent visitor of our site, you’ll know how much I love deadlifts.The pure raw strength required to lift a weight is invigorating.But deadlifts are hard.Not many exercises can tackle so many muscles in one movement. Quick NavigationDeadlifting With or Without a Belt3 Benefits of Deadlifting Without a Belt1. Mental Grit2. Core Strength3. […]
Read MoreDoes a Weightlifting Belt Help With Back Pain?
“There are two types of people in the world: those with back pain and those without it.” 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 pain early in his […]
Read MoreHow To Care For Your Weight Lifting Belt: Cleaning Guide
The more you care for anything, the longer it stays with you.You can arguably say this about relationships but I am talking about gym accessories.Whether you have resistance bands, loops, or even a whole garage gym setup, you need to take care of it. Quick NavigationWashing Your Lifting BeltDrying Your Lifting BeltStoring Your Lifting BeltHow […]
Read MoreHow Tight Should Your Weightlifting Belt Be: One Quick and Easy Test
Quick NavigationHow Tight Should My Weightlifting Belt Be?Is Your Belt Not Tight Enough?How to Know if Your Belt is Too Tight?The Finger TestStep 1 – Mimic Workout ConditionsStep 2 – Relax Your BreathingStep 3 – Put Your Lifting Belt OnStep 4 – Do the Finger TestStep 5 – Mark This Level On Your Belt With […]
Read MoreHow To Choose a Weightlifting Belt
You’re a master of the basics.You know how to squat and deadlift with great technique.Now it’s time to get stronger. Build muscle. Increase your lift numbers. Quick NavigationStarting Point: Your WorkoutMaterial TypeFastening Mechanism: Prong, Lever, or VelcroWidths and ThicknessesFinal ThoughtsThe first decision you’ll make is buying a weight lifting belt. Whether you’re bodybuilding, powerlifting, or […]
Read MoreUsing a Lifting Belt for Deadlifts: Position and Purpose
I love deadlifts.There’s something raw and powerful about lifting a heavy object from the ground up. One of the best ways to gauge a lifters strength is their deadlift number.There are so many checkpoints your mind must pass to deadlift effectively. For most lifters, you do this all in a matter of seconds. Quick NavigationHow […]
Read More5 Easy and Effective Ways to Break in Your Powerlifting Belt
Quick NavigationWhat’s in Your Weightlifting Belt?Thickness of Your BeltStructure of Your Weightlifting BeltHow to Break In Your Lifting Belt1. Wearing Your Belt Often2. Use Some Elbow Grease3. Sweat More During Workouts4. Heat is Your Friend5. Grab Some Olive OilFinal ThoughtsYou buy your first leather powerlifting belt and you put it on.There’s a problem.It’s stiff.It’s uncomfortable.Did […]
Read MoreHow Often Should You Wear Your Weight Lifting Belt?
A weight lifting belt is an important gym accessory to help you lift more. It is NOT a WWE championship belt.An accessory is an add-on not something absolutely required. A weight lifting belt helps you lift more and brace better during strength movements. Quick NavigationDrawbacks of Wearing A Lifting Belt All the TimeWhen to Use […]
Read MoreHow to Put on Your Weight Lifting Belt?
We’ve all seen it before.Somebody at the gym wearing a gym accessory incorrectly. We’re left cringing at the fact that they may be doing more harm than good to their body.Most gym accessories seem to be simple enough and yet there are people who always find a way to misuse them. Quick NavigationBuckle’s OutThe True […]
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