Why and How to Use a Weightlifting Belt (And How to Find the Right One For You)

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

What does a weightlifting belt do and how do you use one? Should you use one and on what exercises? How do you wear one correctly and what should you look for when picking a belt? All that and more in this podcast.

Some people claim that a weightlifting belt is essential for avoiding injury—almost like wearing a seatbelt in the car. Other people though, they say that the safety benefits are completely overblown, and the only good reason to wear a belt is to lift more weight.

Still others say that weightlifting belts are really just crutches and that they encourage you to try to do more than you should. A belt can help you lift more weight in the short-term, but it's going to increase your risk of injury and maybe even make you weaker in the long run.

So in this podcast, you are going to learn what science has to say about these conflicting opinions and whether you can benefit from a weightlifting belt.

Timestamps:

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3:31 - What is a weightlifting belt?

4:33 - What does a weightlifting belt do?

7:31 - Does wearing a weightlifting belt improve workout safety?

8:41 - How do you use a weightlifting belt properly?

15:32 - How do I find the best weightlifting belt?

22:28 - What are your favorite brands of weightlifting belts?

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