![]() ![]() ![]() There are certainly a few myths and misconceptions about weightlifting belts. 'These are ultimately the three heaviest movements that can be performed by the body and have the highest risk of injury if performed often at maximal load or incorrectly.'īut do they justify the hefty price tag? Frankly, it depends who you ask. The belt will give you tactile feedback if you begin to flex too much in a deadlift, or extend too much during an overhead press – this can help you to avoid injuries and smash PBs.” Do I Need a Weightlifting Belt?Īccording to Mike Lee, former CEO of CrossFit London, you should consider using a weightlifting belt when performing the big compound movements, particularly deadlifts, squats and cleans. Having something to actively "breathe into", can help you to properly activate the muscles of your core, as well giving you a better sense of the position of your back. 'Belts also provide a great tactile cue to ensure that you’re bracing your core correctly. 'A correctly-positioned belt gives our abdominal muscles something to push against, creating up to 40% more pressure and stability, further lowering the risk of injury,' says MH fitness editor Andrew Tracey. This is where a weightlifting belt comes in handy. According to one study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, this pressure is greater and accumulates quicker with a belt compared to without. This action has a name – the Valsalva manoeuvre – and its function is to cushion and stabilise your spine by creating intra-abdominal pressure to keep your form locked in. You might not even realise you’re doing this, but you brace your body for a heavy lift by taking a deep breath and holding it in. Before you decide whether a weightlifting belt is the missing chink in your workout armour, you should first understand what they are and how they work. ![]()
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