How To: Use a Lifting Belt

[@Enke796]

Can I wear a belt for the curls if I do it in the squat rack?

[@fikrettekcan8310]

Nope please dont do it,its helpless

[@jjm152]

after I do my squats and if I'm doing curls or overhead press I just keep my belt on because I'm too lazy to take it off and I don't want to have to keep an eye on it. it's not like i have a man servant to carry my shit for me

[@emreyimdir]

i laughed so hard and too fukin much xd

[@nikolaranisavljevic1147]

Fucking godly

[@NickVetter]

John Martinez well it is ok to wear it during overhead press

[@krzyxbne]

The breathing technique is by far the best unique advice ever! Thank you.

[@kunogunther1803]

Will the Powerlifting belt work for me if I don't have a beard ?

[@leifjohansen4921]

Chris Reinhardt no......

[@EvanHynes]

Chris Reinhardt not a chance

[@SteadyProgress804]

No...

[@brotheraugustine]

no

[@pillsbury1thegamer]

Seriously how is this guy not more popular?

[@ThorgalsWalhalla]

+pillsbury1thegamer he does not look like Hulk, and he doesn`t have magic supps

[@PermanentHigh]

He doesn't post videos of him hitting PRs

[@spot5890]

+pillsbury1thegamer because we're all fatasses

[@joelscb]

+pillsbury1thegamer because people dont like being told the truth

[@codaassasin]

They are intimidated by the beard.

[@d-c4918]

That man knows his stuff pretty well. An impressive info, very professionally delivered. This video is a true lesson which if people follow and try will see great results.

[@jcanpatt]

Very informative! Thanks for the tutorial, just what I needed. Esp. the different positioning of the belt for the deadlifts, squats, and power cleans. Intra abdominal pressure information was an added bonus!

[@abrahammendez8573]

So what your saying is don’t buy the body builder belt from Walmart for $10.99 cuase I’m on my way out the door

[@jamessullivan4979]

Always enjoy the fact that when I have a question your videos always have clear answers and explanations.

[@elliottdmann]

As a complete beginner trying to build strength, this is a helpful explanation. I never knew!

[@bamabiker]

i love wearing my belt while strolling on the treadmill drinking my latte

[@harleydiblasio]

Dude! You forgot to remind us all to TRAIN UNTAMED!

[@Browndogdiesel]

Fuck now I'm gonna train tamed 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@shanethelaw4148]

I have only got into lifting weights for strength and health for the past 2 years rather than the previous half assed mixture of light bodybuilding, calisthenics or aesthetics type basic exercises I had been doing now and then. This required me to watch a lot of vids and although these have been a great help and no doubt avoid worse injuries than I have incurred, the 2 videos of yours that I have just watched have helped me identify at least 2 issues that I had not been made aware of from other vids. Maybe at my earlier lighter weights these issues were not making themselves known but they are now that 300+lbs lifts are here and the advice contained in your vids may just prove invaluable and enable me to move forward and avoid these issues, further mistakes, injury and enable more progress. Nice one! Thank you for that. For reference, it was the position of the squat bar on the back (I think I was doing a hybrid high and low bar) and the need to use a power lifting belt rather than a hybrid modern type sports shop leather training belt that I think I have. I will now watch more!

[@Me7alKing]

Wearing a belt allows me to... TRAIN UNTAAAAAAAMED!

[@robschneider266]

+MetalKing restraining yourself untames you?

[@matcoddy6097]

people do tend to more creative when given rules, surprisingly!!

[@tCkuNknoWnfAte]

I see old guys at my gym (or some other guys that think they are so hardcore) that think they are doing everything correctly and judge you and try to correct you at every goddamn opportunity they have, wearing the belt every single day, and they don't even do any of the big threes, plus the belt is so tight it seems like they are suffocating, this gets to me because they walk around like they own the gym but they don't realize they are completes idiots!

[@NoahGomezR]

Peanutbuttervibes i have back problems so i just need support. Am i better off using the velcro ones?

[@MrOvidiuk]

Grizzly Strength you are another 'keyboard doctor' that give free advice on KZbin:)))

[@RawFitChris]

That's why the last time I trained in a public gym was around 1985.

[@Hypno_Llama]

Stop judging people at the gym and go there and get work done

[@jeffsiemens4485]

They rarely do the big 3 at Westside Barbell (the “strongest gym in the world”), at least the competition versions anyway.

[@southpawje]

I think your videos are great. Thanks for clueing me in as to why I need to invest in a powerlifting style belt! That said, I've seen several vids on knee wraps/ sleeves but would like to hear your thoughts on them in your "how-to" series.Your how to squat was hands down the best squat vid I've seen what with all the mis-informaton and bro-science that unfortunately gets freely handed around . You have inspired me to stay the course with my efforts to fix my mobility issues.Thanks and keep up the good work

[@kou13021]

I wasn’t doing the breathing properly. Felt the difference instantly after applying it. Thank you so much!

[@MadeInGefle]

Thought I didnt have much more to learn about the belt but the fact about it being able to sit too tight on you was something I had not thought of before.. Superb vid as always!

[@donmean3178]

Great video. I've tried to watch videos on correct bracing and breathing and this video covers it all much more clearly and succinctly - including how and when to wear a belt!

[@MarkEWallace]

Thanks for all of your videos, Alan. They are very well done and informative.

[@luiscanamarvega]

Damnit.. i just bought an old shool power lifting belt...

[@liamdivine5361]

I did too...

[@luiscanamarvega]

It's not that bad though..

[@deathmetal1ean]

Me too

[@gainsandglory6808]

luishomeroremohsiul yeah it is lol sucks to suck

[@ryder4915]

+Gains And Glory Nah, they're ok, unless you do some kind of super heavy lifting where yoru back hurts like hell , they're good to go.

[@getdusty1]

Good video. Recently, I was given a leather weightlifting belt (used only a few times), not wider at the back, but uniform all the way around. I put it on and used it in a snatch exercise. USELESS, as you stated. I'll need to try it for back squats. Nice video. Thanks muchly!!!

[@carlospol245]

Great video 10/10 would watch again

[@jacksonfev]

Thanks for the great and direct info. I noticed the difference immediately. The entire duration of the lift felt solid and I feel I could lift heavier with proper breathing.

[@trentblaser-welch9436]

Just finally got my powerlifting belt broken in, wore it for the first time today, wore it too low, and now I have some MEAN bruises on my hip bones. Wish I had watched this vid sooner. Thanks for the tips, Alan.

[@adrianianelliott]

You know I kept saying to myself, “this is a good video” over and over. Great job.

[@toopkarcher4941]

Damn lol. Just blew $25 on the "bodybuilder" useless belt.

[@toopkarcher4941]

Joseph Huggins It's working fine for now, but I'm still a weak mofo so I guess i'll see how things progress.

[@lgiorgos1]

It might be better for deadlifts. Powerlifting thick belts hit you ribs if you are not tall enough. Also oly lifter also use the bodybuilding belt.

[@A1M8E7]

Toopkarcher u still weak?

[@kun6fupanda]

Lol

[@timervin3267]

@@toopkarcher4941 how's the progress

[@briandavis55]

been debating using a belt as of late. never had good experience with them and have just learned to breath into my abdomen during squats. I think I am going to get myself a belt now after watching this video. Thanks!

[@gingerbreadboy]

Brian Davis I recently started using one and they make a big difference, you feel so much stronger in the core.

[@tazsiaa]

:D I was having trouble with positioning of the belt but now that's solved! Thanks! :D

[@AverageDad0]

Really informative video man.. but next time can you make a video on how to grow a beard from the gods?

[@tiagomlcarvalho]

Alan, you are the best, I have been learning a lot from all your videos!

[@VoskiArdziv]

I use a classical bodybuilding belt for both squat and dead-lift, and that works just fine for me. I start using the belt from 70 kg squats and go up to 2 reps @ 200 kg. I start using the belt for 70 kg dead-lifts and go up to 1 rep @ 240 kg. I also use the belt for curls beginning with the 20 kg olympic class bar up to 70 or 80 kg, and for dumbbell twisting wrist curls and hammer curls from 10 kg dumbells up to 35 kg dumbells. The only bicep excercise I don't need the belt for is preacher curls. The belt doesn't give me any strength but protects my back, and without it I would have a very bad back.

[@qewr4231]

+VoskiArdziv For heavy bench pressing a belt helps protect the lower back as well. I wear a belt for heavy overhead pressing, heavy bench pressing, heavy squats, and heavy deadlifts.

[@Lowbrass64]

Awesome as usual. I've been using mine for strict OHP to avoid hyper extending. Thought it was just me!

[@gingerbeef2667]

You should be a teacher Alan Thrall!! I love your videos and the detail you go into and how you are just helpful all around man. You helped me figure out that I should have been doing low bar squats the whole time and although I thought wearing a belt was simple and there as nothing to it, this video gave me some great insight!

[@Lee-mv8mh]

Thank you very much for the video and information. I learned the hard way what overtightened belts can do, and it wasn't fun.

[@swolekage2315]

Best tutorial on how to go about the belt! Thanks man!

[@kmarinac4]

Shout out to the Dutch Strong shirt! Hello from Lancaster, PA!!!

[@marcusiron-aurelius2836]

Alan, you're gifted and extremely informative. You cover everything I wonder about.

[@Sorebonz]

Please run for president.

[@casacambio8382]

Saurav Sharma lmao

[@glamoc0000]

And most importantly, it prevents sore back. It has for me at least for the past 5 years....i used to have incredible lower back issues with squats and deadlifts...

[@RobertThomsonlawyer]

Very nice choice of background music. Well played.

[@bigdawg6556]

Man it’s been six years since this vid was uploaded:( Where the heck was I looking, I missed all this great info 💪🏽

[@craiglsu72]

Brother I love your vids! Keep em coming, I'm like a sponge.

[@maxwellcase5796]

you should probably grow up then

[@CaptainManic2010]

Thank you from a beginner lifter. Subscribed. And yeah...I'm still going to use the belt.

[@JesusRodriguez-fo2br]

Nice video. For the breathing part, i like to imagine my core is a cylinder that expands from all sides as I breathe in , and begin to squat

[@itskhany333]

That was really clear and understanding, thanks bro 🙌🏾

[@nesian_jandalz3393]

Great vid!! Very informative and straight to the point. Liked and subbed 👌

[@tristenwilliams1943]

In addition to body building I also do freediving, so when I heard you say valsalva maneuver I was like heyyyy I know that one

[@CorexcellSportsTrainingRehab]

Great video and great information!

[@codystrehle6101]

Thank you, very informative and practicals/visual cues are appreciated

[@krypticzisback]

that beard is getting more and more epic by the video.

[@DyslexicAnaboko]

I didn't realize I was breathing all wrong until recently. It's crazy what a difference it makes. I just bought a belt so I am very excited to try again with a belt.

[@BCM5]

Great insights man!! Never thought about it as a reminder to breathe !!

[@dasqussy4540]

For those wondering, how much extra a belt will add to your lifts, it depends on the belt, a good belt will add 10% more to your lifts

[@kennylau6102]

Great video once again. But personally, I miss the "Train Untamed" reminder.

[@Postermaestro]

5:04 That's not a dumbbell curl. Flagged for unappropriate material.

[@qewr4231]

+Postermaestro LOL

[@pastlink98]

Unappropriate ? And all my life I thought it was Inappropriate We learn something ever day.

[@sergiomendoza6648]

@@pastlink98 ever day? Yeah

[@yellowfever22]

another reason to minimize the usage of a powerlifting belt is to reduce your body and mind's dependence on the belt for staying tight throughout a lift; that is, you should be able to stay tight regardless of a belt

[@jamiegoldstein9356]

This was insanely helpful - thank you for this content! 🤜🤛

[@georgy6889]

Bro i was using the regular cloth squat belt for heavy deadlifting. Sometimes my back hurts and sometimes it feels okay but definitely need a better belt. Thanks for this video

[@pauserepreviews4511]

Alan your THE MAN! Great content as always 👍🏽 I took away great information

[@CanYouFeelTheRythym]

Holy shieeez. I never liked squat because it was uncomfortable even with low weights but you have some good info definitely will try it tonight.

[@anthonyln]

As a newbie. Thank you for the advice!

[@LifeCoachJesse]

So glad I came across your page!!!!

[@raul3450]

Fantastic video 👍😎

[@M3N4C384]

Bloody awesome vid mate. Great knowledge and explanation.

[@Mendezfarriercompany306]

Thank you dude. I have been hitting weights almost a year and been nothing but gains with trial and error. Loving the journey. I have been hitting heavy for deadlift and window shopping for a belt. I have a question?! What width should the belt be? Thank you

[@y.cortez657]

GREAT VIDEO & TIPS....! THANKS

[@Dawnofthedead001]

Love this dude to the point brilliant advise.

[@ann-kathrinh6337]

exactly the info I was looking for, great, thanks!

[@skaz783]

Good video for dummies! I would have liked a little more on different torso lengths and what might effect your belt position eg pelvis/hip and rips. How to find the right position and how do you know if you found it.

[@jikolo777]

ur videos are very useful and to the point...thanks man

[@varbed]

Thank you for clear explanation with examples just liked and subscribed

[@9fifty5]

Another triumph. I'll never wear my belt around my head and puff my cheeks like a blowfish again.

[@MrInzombia]

this video was hilarious. especially the strangling stomach part

[@tessajordan5043]

Damn this really helped. Particularly the exercise with the 5lb plate on your stomach. Thank you!

[@razesniping8294]

This video is amazing how are you not at 1mil? you are very educated and enjoyable to watch

[@ossian1977]

Incredibly helpful, thanks Alan. :) !!!

[@trf3298]

Best video on - thanks man 🙌

[@nexusobserve]

currently needing to go to the hospital for not doing things correvtly during exercise. no matter ehat hesrtbresk you go through, know your limits and dont break your body

[@jadeconage]

Thank you for the information. Extremely helpful!!

[@barispeace]

2:22 its could be obviously seen at Olympic weightlifting legend Naim Suleymanoğlu's lifts during competitions.

[@chillnacho]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@Junit50legend]

Well thats simple and all makes sense! Great video 👍

[@walula]

Video on point as usual, great job!

[@TiberiusStorm]

The belt can be good for teaching bracing on all sets. Not just heavy ones!

[@kaminski3036]

Nice explaining!! Good principles!

[@YehKellb]

Tried the breathing tech today....awesome, got a few extra reps that I normal wouldn't have got....you are the MAN. Keep up the good work. M (p.s, when are we going to see you on worlds strongest man finals) M

[@Artyateyomuffins]

Thanks for this video! I just ordered my inzer belt too.

[@bijano7320]

Now that you're onto Starting Strength what's your view on breathing with the belt. I believe Mark states that you SHOULD NOT extend the belly. Rather, tighten the belt so you can contract the abs and they still push against the belt. Have I got this right?

[@LegionFitness52]

I have that same ELITE belt. I love it

[@afrog2666]

Damn, I had it on my head, I might change that now..

[@RichM3000]

Great video. But how am I going to remember to train untamed without a verbal reminder at the end?

[@X3RUBIM]

I searched, found and learned. Thanks oncemore!

[@alexandersean3801]

Alan, you are the man

[@abnushagnasty805]

This video is very useful. Thank you.

[@mztrdro]

What about preventing hernias when lifting super heavy? See some dude literally cut off their circulation looking tightness when super heavy..

[@v3nko0]

Mztr.Dros Enterainment i also want to know about hernia when heavy lifting

[@macectoman]

Great advice. Way to go!

[@witn3ss]

Would it be wise for one to wear a powerlifting belt for ATG squats?

[@leruomonang9825]

Had to steal a belt because my deadlift was growing faster than my wallet

[@Jeudaos]

Subbed, between you and Althean X I don't see why people are getting the proper information! Nice hair btw, I'm also rocking the beard, long hair style myself. VIKINGS!

[@saurabhbhardwaj6753]

Thanks Alan! Informative and educational as always. Btw have you used a lever belt before? Is it really worth the hype? Thanks in advance.