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hey guys,
I have an Inzer forever lever belt, medium 13mm. I absolutely love it. I was lifting with it and it's tight but I still felt like I could probably get 1 more notch down. so I tried it and i can get into it but it is really tight, in pinches my hips at the bottom of a squat. (just tried it out squatting without weight). would you all say this is too tight or do you want it as tight as you can get?
thanks,
-Layne
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I would err too tight as opposed to too loose. Belts are only effective if they are increasing the IAP and providing support (anteriro and posterior)...so I say keep it tight. Now if its so tight that you cant breath/lift, then you have to back it off. Mine is tight as hell right now. It digs into my hips for sure. I have to take a big breath and really suck it in to lock it down. But once its on, I feel stable as hell under weight. I am sure Joe will weigh in on this as well. I want that ratcheting Inzer. That thing looks SWEET. |
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You're belt can never be to tight, and you can never get to big. Two facts in life that we need to learn to live with!  |
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it's pretty tight on the notch before it... when i go one more notch it is SUPER tight and i when i squat down it digs my hips. i'm just worried that it will affect my lift/breathing if it's too tight
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I go as tight as possible where I can still breathe normally. I have a large Inzer lever- red/blue/white custom leather. I'm in love with it. Strange to see you asking a question, not answering Layne . |
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I'm telling ya, you'll be fine. Watch some powerlifters sometime. They get it so tight, their eyes are about ready to pop out of their head. I would try moving your belt up just a bit so it's not digging into your hips. You worry to much Layne! |
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feels weird dan let me tell ya! but even i can learn, gotta put the ego aside... would love to hear joes thoughts
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Here's a thread we had earlier where Joe chimes in about when to use a belt and how tight to go. http://thedietdoc.com/forums/2/topics/602 |
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Dont wear one when training. Been doing lot's of reading, talking with lot's of powerlifters. Only wear gear when attempting 1 rep max on squat or deads. Actually havent wore one in about 7 months. Feel much stronger, weights I used to wear one with, no need anymore. Do lot's of lifts that strengthen my whole core.
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I dont know I have never worn one... |
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I feel a belt is a must if you are squating/deadlifting for any set of 3 reps or less. I have made the mistake of not using a belt in the past and have learned the hard way. I do not feel a belt should be used for anything over 3 or 4 reps. |
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