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What do I need? Weightlifting Belt or Powerlifting Belt

How can you differentiate between weightlifting belts & powerlifting belts? Both look the same for a non-user or a beginner lifter and both are considered super important in all the training hubs and gyms.<br><br>

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What do I need? Weightlifting Belt or Powerlifting Belt

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  1. Differences Between Powerlifting vs Weightlifting Belts

  2. Both the belts may look quite similar at the first look, however, there are a few differences depending on the use. Powerlifting belts are used to mainly lift the heaviest of the weights by squatting, deadlifting, or benching, whereas in weightlifting, the process is much faster as you snatch the weight from the ground to overhead and back. 

  3. As many people cannot differentiate between powerlifting and weightlifting, these two forms create significant differences in the training process and the exercises performed. So, the belts differ from each other as well. Your choice is going to depend on your requirements, so let’s uncover that mystery and get started:

  4. Design of the Belts: Powerlifting belts have the same width all the way around which is normally around 4 inches. This width remains consistent in order to provide powerlifters equal support throughout their torso. Moreover, powerlifting bells help lifters create 360 degrees of tension around their torso, so they can easily squat and deadlift at the same time.

  5. Weightlifting belts, on the other hand, are tapered in their design. They are normally 46 inches wide in the back and 3-4 inches wide in the front. The reason for the tapered design is to allow the weightlifter to move his hips a bit more freely and attain clean lifting jerks.

  6. Thickness of the Belts: The thickness of your belt, be it a powerlifting belt or a weightlifting belt, can make or break your workout session! Powerlifting bells range from 10 mm to 13 mm in thickness. The 10 mm thickness is the most commonly available one on the market and it provides enough rigidity to perform a workout without any hindrance. 

  7. Similarly, weightlifting bells also vary in their thickness but they never go beyond 11 mm. The most commonly available thickness of weightlifting belts is 5 mm. However, in the case of leather models thickness is not always advertised.

  8. Shield for Back: Weight lifting belts support the back as there are more chances of injuries due to faster lifting. They are made to provide cushioning at the back and are flexible enough to offer safety for the back muscles when the weight is put back down.  Powerlifting belts keep the spine safe and protected by keeping the belt tangled rigidly with the spine.

  9. This process creates abdominal pressure and is essential for powerlifters for squats. The stiffness of this belt protects the body from any damage. You can check out some of the best weight lifting belts here.

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