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Originally Posted by liftintexas
still putting up some impressive numbers despite being post-injury. Very impressive indeed.
So the belt really helps provide some stability/support? I'd feel silly wearing one though since my numbers aren't in your ballpark
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I haven't worn a belt much before for the exact reason you just said! I felt weird wearing one and working with 135 on squat when I started. So, I've not worn one hardly, hoping - like you say - to build the numbers up to warrant one. I've heard this is good, because you won't use it as a crutch.
Anyway, I'm finally to the point where I feel like my numbers are enough to wear one. The funny thing is, I don't need it for the lift on the squat, but I put one from the Y on this morning because just standing up with the weight on my shoulders is stressful. I need my own, because the one at the Y is shitty.
I read on elitefts that they're best if you push your belly out against them, using them to stabilize your core and not just rely on the belt to do it for you.