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FROM BODYBUILDING TO POWERLIFTING

You walk into your local gym. You see the giant powerlifter wrapping a weightlifting belt across his midsection. You nod your head in agreement. Then you see someone walking on the treadmill wearing the same belt. Youu2019re not sure why but you know something feels off about that.<br><br>And you would be correct.<br><br>The weightlifting belt has become one of the most misunderstood and misused pieces of exercise equipment in the gym.

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FROM BODYBUILDING TO POWERLIFTING

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  1. FROM BODYBUILDING TO POWERLIFTING: YOUR GUIDE TO WEIGHTLIFTING BELTS

  2. WHAT ARE WEIGHTLIFTING BELTS? As the name suggests, a weightlifting belt is worn during weight training. The purpose of a weight belt is to stabilize your spine during heavy load lifting, primarily the squat and the deadlift.When the belt is wrapped around your waist, you’ll notice it’s snug. This is a good thing. When you breath in during the eccentric or lowering portion of an exercise, you’re building up abdominal pressure. The belt will tighten as your abdomen pushes against it.

  3. TYPES OF WEIGHTLIFTING BELTS: Not all weightlifting belts are created the same. There are several types of belts that can be beneficial for you depending on your goals and workouts.Most of the weightlifting belts we discuss below are available with either one or two prongs, unless otherwise noted. Some have a lever system or Velcro.The prong refers to the bar that you put into the hole to lock it into place. Prongs are primarily a preferential thing. There’s no vast difference between one or two.

  4. Standard Weightlifting Belts: The traditional weightlifting belt is worn with the buckles in the front and the padding along your back. This standard belt can be used for most generic workouts that involve squatting and deadlifting.You’re getting an average amount of coverage along your back – usually three to four inches – and a padded front for your abdomen to push against.

  5. Powerlifting Belts: Unlike the classic weight belt, powerlifting belts are specifically designed to handle the punishment of a powerlifter’s training schedule.When you upgrade from a traditional belt to a powerlifter’s belt, you’ll immediately notice the substantial difference in thickness.

  6. Shred Belts: A shred belt does not offer any type of support during weightlifting workouts, but it’s worth mentioning because it is a valuable piece of fitness equipment.The “shred” in shred belt refers to the thermogenic properties of the material. When you wear a thermogenic belt, you are safely increasing the temperature of the covered muscle tissue. This is done with the intention to increase blood flow, nutrient uptake, and fat burning.

  7. Dip Belts: Another popular type of weightlifting belt, the dip belt is designed to hold weight plates during dips and pull-ups. It’s not going to give you any type of support or improve your performance.With that said, it’s definitely a belt you should have in your collection. Adding weight to your dips and pull-ups is just as important as increasing the overall number you perform.

  8. Back Brace:

  9. The back brace is ideal for anyone with lower back pain. It provides lumbar support to help alleviate any soreness or pain in the lower back.It should be noted that the type of support you get from a back brace is not relevant to a weightlifting workout. You would never want to wear this while performing a squat.

  10. WEIGHTLIFTING BELTS VS. SHRED BELTS: As we discussed above, a shred belt doesn’t offer the same type of support for your workouts. In fact, it offers no biomechanical support at all. Instead, it helps you achieve your goals of getting shredded or achieving a leaner physique.A waist trimmer belt should never be used during a squat or deadlift, for example. Instead, you’ll want to wear this belt during your warm-up to prep the core for the workout that follows.

  11. WEIGHTLIFTING BELTS VS. DIP BELTS: Just like shred belts, a dip belt doesn’t provide any actual biomechanical support. Instead, it acts as a way to anchor weight plates to yourself for exercises that don’t lend themselves to holding additional weight.For example, the triceps dip. Sure, you can perform the exercise on the dip bars but the only thing you’ll be able to increase is the number of repetitions your complete. If you want to switch up the challenge, you can use a dip belt to focus on strength, not numbers.

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