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Don’t view the belt as a cure-all. It doesn’t excuse you from doing core work, it doesn’t excuse you from lifting with good technique and it certainly doesn’t mean you can’t get injured. Lifting light and moderate weight without a belt can strengthen your core and keep you accountable to use proper form. Use the belt for max-out days or whenever you need extra support, but during normal workouts, you can leave it in your bag. If you do a lot of weightlifting and tend to lean toward heavier weights, you are going to want to try this belt. The Element 26 Hybrid Leather Weightlifting Belt gives you a lot of options to make sure that the pressure distribution and breathability of the belt are ideal for you so you can focus on your training and goals. There are coaches out there who discourage ever using lifting belts, but lifting belts are a tool just like weightlifting shoes, foam rollers, or supplements. Stating that you should never use belts is akin to a carpenter saying he would never use a flathead screwdriver. They have their place, but you have to make sure you know why you’re using them and practice using them beforehand. On the other end of the spectrum, you shouldn’t be wearing a belt for every single exercise in your training plan.

Introducing our unique fusion of two popular styles, the Leather Velcro Weightlifting Belt, a game changer in the world of supportive workout gear. Traditional leather weightlifting belts are lauded for their excellent support, derived from high-quality materials. However, high-intensity exercise enthusiasts and CrossFitters often prefer the versatility of a velcro belt. Recognising the limitations of each style, we've merged them to provide both versatility and robust support. Additionally, this belt has no double-loop fastening system either, as it is with the Fire Team belt mentioned above. Pros However, some users may find this belt stiffer than other nylon/foam options in the market. Additionally, the width of the belt is five inches, which is a little more than average. Since CrossFit involves performing high-intensity interval training (whereas powerlifting involves a slower pace of working out), mobility, flexibility, and wearability are important. This is one of the reasons why elastic materials and nylon are the more popular choices of material for CrossFit weightlifting belts. How Do CrossFit Weightlifting Belts Help?

The Bear KompleX weightlifting belt magically combines the comfort of a nylon belt and the adjustability of Velcro while remaining as strong as a heavy-duty leather belt. Despite its excellent support, it’s still not as supportive as some of the other belt options around As you get more specific with your lifting, strength sport, and general training, it’s normal to try out and use different weightlifting belts. This is a normal progression that most lifters will navigate in their career. It depends. If you’re a true beginner, then you should conquer form and mechanics first before reaching for a belt. At times, lifters can reach for a belt a bit too soon in their career before they nail their mechanics. On the flip side there are occasions when a beginner might need a belt. For example, if you’re a beginner strength athlete and you’re working with a coach and they advise you to grab a belt, then doing so can help with the specificity of your sport. When should you wear a lifting belt?

A lever belt can only be adjusted with a screwdriver, so you can’t make changes to the fit mid-workout. Bourne ND, Reilly T. Effect of a weightlifting belt on spinal shrinkage. Br J Sports Med. 1991 Dec;25(4):209-12. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.25.4.209. PMID: 1810615; PMCID: PMC1479027. Position the belt roughly an inch or two above your pelvis, covering as much of your abdominal and spinal erector muscles as possible. You'll want the belt to be tight enough that you can't slide your hand between the belt and your skin, but not so tight that you can't fully expand your torso when taking a deep inhale.

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Lander JE, Hundley JR, Simonton RL. The effectiveness of weight-belts during multiple repetitions of the squat exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1992 May;24(5):603-9. PMID: 1533266. Ultimately, whatever else your belt may or may not have, comfort is crucial. If you’re going to be adjusting your belt every two seconds during your workout, your reps are going to suffer. It doesn’t help either to have a belt that’s cutting into your ribs or pushing too much against your pelvis. While some athletes will turn up their noses at using weightlifting belts for CrossFit, there are just as many who swear by having a belted friend during heavy lifts.

Standard weightlifting belts measure between four and six inches in width. More width doesn’t necessarily mean better support, but it can mean more discomfort. However, what you’ll be giving up for the look and feel of leather and the support are flexibility and a Velcro closure, making taking off and putting on this belt slightly time consuming. https://youtu.be/qTh-6Q3z_qE Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Element 26 Hybrid Leather Weightlifting Belt Review (2022) — Most VERSATILE? (https://youtu.be/qTh-6Q3z_qE) Anyone who’s been to a gym has undoubtedly seen someone wearing a weightlifting belt. Some athletes scoff at the idea of wearing one and opt to lift totally raw, but there are times when wearing a belt can be beneficial. Belts give you something to brace against and are an easy way to help increase intra-abdominal pressure when lifting a heavy weight to ensure your core muscles (such as your abdominals and spinal erectors) stay tight and brace against the belt throughout the lift. A belt is usually one of the most used items in a gym bag — alongside pre-workout and lifting straps — and for good reason. The biggest benefit of using a weightlifting belt is that it increases intra-abdominal pressure. When worn correctly, a belt can provide a rigid 360-degree surface to press against, which increases core stability and reduces spinal compression ( 1)( 2).Lever System: Every lever belt will utilize a lever for promoting stability and tightness. Some levers are designed to have a single fit once adjusted while others such as the SBD Lever Belt have adjustability.

Have your eye on new cross-training shoes at the moment? Try my Training Shoe Finder. I built this calculator to pair you with shoes that fit your needs best. What Is a Velcro Lifting Belt? CrossFitters generally use nylon belts as they are comfortable, have a better range of motion, are easier to put on and remove, are easy to adjust or reposition, and are more advantageous when performing Olympic lifts than leather belts. This belt is a uniform width all around, so if you want a tapered belt, this isn’t the one for you. Zink AJ, Whiting WC, Vincent WJ, McLaine AJ. The effects of a weight belt on trunk and leg muscle activity and joint kinematics during the squat exercise. J Strength Cond Res. 2001 May;15(2):235-40. PMID: 11710410. Velcro belts are typically good beginner-friendly lifting belts because they have lower price points and short break-in periods compared to their leather prong and lever peers.

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We wouldn’t use this during any heavy powerlifting workouts, but we think it’d be a great fit for anyone who focused on high rep workouts or general trainees who need a little extra core support.