Wearing a Belt

[Weston Nichols]

Thanks for all the info. I did a few searches and couldn't find any of greg's posts about belt usage? Could anyone put up a link to them if you know know where they are?

Thanks

Weston

[Gant Grimes]

Originally Posted by Allen Yeh

What you mean it doesn't make your core weak?!??!?

I know, man, I know.

Unlike the neck rings worn by some African and Asian cultures, the belt will not cause you to flop over and die when removed.

Originally Posted by Weston Nichols

Thanks for all the info. I did a few searches and couldn't find any of greg's posts about belt usage? Could anyone put up a link to them if you know know where they are?

Thanks

Weston

Crossfit forums.

[Greg Everett]

Weston -

My opinion on belts is pretty simple - if you lift very heavy weights, at some point, you will probably use a belt. I think use should be reserved to only the heaviest lifts, e.g. 85-90% and above, depending on the situation. Personally I will throw one one when I'm squatting or jerking at 90% + or so, but very rarely use on to deadlift unless it's extremely heavy (which I hardly ever do anyway).

[Brian Lawyer]

Originally Posted by Greg Everett

Weston -
Personally I will throw one one when I'm squatting or jerking at 90% + or so, but very rarely use on to deadlift unless it's extremely heavy (which I hardly ever do anyway).

Based on Greg's advice, I thought I would try wearing a belt for C&J. I've felt a little wobbly through my core during the heavy jerks. I thought a belt might help add some stability. The problem was as I was cleaning the weight the bar caught on my belt buckle.

Is there a special type of belt for O'Lifting? Mine apparently is to thick. It's about 4" wide w/ 1/4" thick leather all the way around.

Or am I supposed to turn my belt around backwards so buckle doesn't catch in front?