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Anonymous
>>65665 which are blown out of proportion by people who don't use them or have something against them, and denigrated by those who do use them.
basically, it's a good idea to have one handy at least for most people who are serious about their training. it doesn't make up for bad form-number one cause of injury with or without a belt. you have to know how to correctly posture yourself for the exercise with a good stable base and maintain good form, to protect yourself. controlled cheating is one thing; on the other hand there is no excuse for sloppy form which leads to injury.
belts DO have their place, and to take a hardline stance of "no" is just displaying a lack of knowledge. Try telling a competitive Powerlifter that he "shouldn't wear a belt". You'll be laughed out of the gym (and for good reason). a lot of people have the wrong idea about belts, anyways.
their main purpose is to increase the amount of intrabdominal pressure for the valsalva manuever. NOT to support the back.
and, incidentally, many studies are coming out now that prove that lower back and ab stimulation is not lowered when wearing a belt.
it's a personal thing whether you wear one or not, but people have the wrong reasons as to why they don't. if you are going to get one, get a REAL belt (as wide in the front as it is in the back)
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