Lifting Belts - Should You Wear One? When | Why | How

[@shifter8207]

Ive found it very beneficial to wear a belt when pooping , the extra intra abdominal pressure produces an astounding thump into the bowel

[@Roper122]

Strain Untamed!

[@D_R757]

I found that holding my shit in for at least 4 days gives me something solid to brace against.

[@gantoniopatriarca9520]

The first time I read this I thought you misspelled bowl, but then on closer examination I discovered that the thump truly is in the bowel.

[@user-zb3lr3ke4f]

Human jetpack

[@Luke-id1cp]

Getting a sick colon pump

[@NeuronActivation]

I personally like using a belt when performing curls in the squat rack, gotta confuse the body.

[@randomi38]

Whatever it takes

[@Pigmarine9000]

Right babe?

[@tylerdurden9532]

Yep

[@bobkin611]

hahahaha

[@sanield2782]

Brilliant lmao

[@IStillLikeIke]

I bought all new pants with 4” belt loops to fit my weightlifting belt. Now I never have to take off my lifting belt out of the gym

[@gainsallday4992]

That’s what I like to hear

[@abelk918]

Genius.

[@MisterHui]

@@EastonPeterson I mean who doesn't?

[@moreparrotsmoredereks2275]

Always ready in case someone needs an Amazon box picked up.

[@taylorsj13]

This is the way.

[@davidgardener4139]

I liked the part about the belts

[@vasnayapolyana7250]

When did he mention those?

[@bmstylee]

It was subtle. You might want to rewatch it.

[@ericsolis7287]

timestamps please 😫

[@martinshoosterman]

Hmm, i think we may have watched different videos

[@adrianguev1294]

I’m sorry, but this video had nothing to do with belts🙄

[@harryvanderark8101]

It’s 2am and I’m about to watch a 20 minute video on lifting belts

[@yodgetfit]

Thats a vibe right there

[@dankdark974]

Thats RIGHT BABY

[@ora6925]

time to get some sleep. No belt is going to make you as strong as a good night's sleep.

[@dragonfireshield1976]

Ga slapen

[@NeuronActivation]

Gotta stay tight during your sleep.

[@DrSwole]

The belt “slideshow” was the pinnacle of lifting education

[@johnfleming4886]

You’re very right about the psychological effects of the belt. I put one on the other for the first time in about 9 months and it made me feel like I could lift a lot more

[@tomo9224]

Every time you said meet prep, I was thinking steak

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

Meat me outside then howboutdat!!

[@jandoodle6769]

I was thinking about bootyhole

[@mattschwensen9562]

Thanks dude. I have never had an interest in wearing a belt but when I look around in the gym I see a lot of people wearing them and I start to wounded if I’m doing the wrong thing? This vid Has helped me stay beltless. Keep up the good work my man 👍

[@Bylandar]

I was having a really hard time understanding what you were explaining until I started watching the cones

[@alpine7313]

I’ve always done it by weight. Once I get above a certain percent of my max I’ll use a belt

[@Duckowski]

I needed a new belt and thought I'd check out one of my favorite fitness you tuber's products. I know I'm a year late but the code still worked, thanks for all the fantastic information and I hope all is well in your world.

[@Miracleberry1]

I've just started working as a removalist and i'm going to buy a belt for work. My lifting form is generally safe, however my shifts can be long and my form starts to slack as I become fatigued. So I think a lifting belt is the play.

[@Blackshark876]

Sounds like a good idea! I know a guy that works at a fast food store and he also always wears a llifting belt because he has to stand for such a long while.

[@bmstylee]

But do I need a belt for reverse barbell curls in the Smith machine?

[@gregorymccoy6797]

Couldn't hurt.

[@bloodbushcraft2467]

Yes, you're gonna need all the help you can get.

[@Bravohalo]

Only with gravity boots.

[@jt6366]

Gravity boots and 200lbs on the bar- only time/setup a belt is acceptable for reverse curls in the smitty

[@RichM3000]

No, of course not, but you do need a belt for reverse barbell curls in the power rack. (Just one more week until we start seeing a lot more of that. 😔 )

[@Zero493]

Thanks for coming back to this topic! It's great that you revisit old content and reinforce fundamentals. It's awesome to see how your opinions evolve from your own experiences and from training your clients throughout the years!

[@rutatutut]

I have had a 3” single prong Dominion Strength belt for a year now and I LOVE it. And it matches Alan’s beard.

[@martystrasinger3801]

Ditto

[@roidwizard2679]

5:58 Progenies of the Great Apocalypse by Dimmu Borgir starts playing in the background. Took me completely by surprise.

[@TheMonk111]

gonna check it out, love symphonic metal

[@BrewingWithBrandon]

Dummy Burger

[@bmstylee]

Dimmu 🤘🤘

[@rollinghazards8520]

I was wondering if anyone else recognized that. Lol

[@thorondor1593]

Honestly this video was a breath of fresh air. This guy isn't selling a product or clickbaiting and made me realize that I probably am fine without a belt for the forseeable future.

[@microchrist6122]

Not only did I leave the video when you told me, I went and ordered the untamed blood splatter belt 4” on discount 💪 great video

[@vaanes]

When: while lifting Why: because you can How: around your abdomen Thank you for attending my TED Talk

[@bmstylee]

You missed hhhhhhwat.

[@ilyadeclerck9727]

Hotel: Trivago

[@rockyevans1584]

@@ilyadeclerck9727 guarentee the trivago guy wears a lifting belt, all day

[@liftingafterdark3241]

This is THE video on belts! This should be the only search result for lifting belts! Awesome video Allan!

[@hbriem]

The SBD lever belts are fantastic. Easily adjustable and very strong. Much better than any prong belt.

[@madmike987655]

I've trained on and off for around 9 years now and have never put a belt on. Now that I'm increasing my workouts and looking to push strength higher, I'm interested in maximising the weight by finally deciding to wear a belt. This video came at the right time for me, thanks Alan, you answered all my questions very well as someone new to belts. Great video !

[@theoriginalbreadcrumb]

Last 4 years I've trained without a belt on my deadlift and start to inch closer and closer to a 3x BW deadlift (around 95kg BW). Things I've noticed the most is that my traps have buildt a bit, my abs are more developed.I have noticed also that my whole back is naturally completely straight when I deadlift, I don't even have to think about it. I haven't had any excessive lower back soreness at all, which I often had while using a belt. My squat has definately become a lot more solid, as in I feel like I have more control over the bar. I do use belt in squats. My height is 186cm (6'1 ish) and 95kg (209lbs ish), relatively lean.

[@warwick2420]

I had one on yesterday for about 2 minutes and the 1st thing i noticed was how comfortable it made me feel.

[@mtherider9]

Never thought I'd be learning about Lifting Belts from Bjorn Ironside.

[@iacomuslycanthropus7466]

Jesus.... moving toward 900 thousand subscribers. It's been a while since I watched an Alan Thrall video... I had no idea this Chanel had blown up so much. That's great! Always great content from Mr. Thrall.

[@handokooktavianus6471]

i like the explanation. It is simple and kinda neutral.. belt provides support, but having no belt should not prevent us from power lifting. Thanks for the tips in choosing the belt

[@droogbear649]

Good to see you with pioneer. When i bought my belt off them a year and half ago i shouted you out in my order.

[@rampage222555]

I was skeptical and stubborn about the belts thinking I was better off without one. Caved and finally bought one after my back started to feel funny post leg day. To my utter shock, the first time I put that thing on, it added 20lbs to my 3 rep max. Not only was I able to lift more weight, my back felt great and those were some of the prettiest heavy squats I had done in a minute.

[@martinshoosterman]

Been looking into getting a belt for a while, but I think I've been pushing it off because they are kind of expensive and I didn't want to buy the wrong one. Tbh I don't really trust the advice of most fitness youtubers when it comes to product recommendations for products they are making money from recommending. (Especially for supplements, but anyone who sells supplements, makes me much less likely to trust them for any equipment recommendations even if I otherwise love them like shaw or hall) But I trust you completely when it comes to all fitness advice. At the very least I believe you only recomend what you genuinely believe is the best recommendation. So thank you for this video because I've now finally bought a belt after lifting 10 years without one, and you made the decision super easy.

[@bootsyaaron]

I don't think a belt should become a crutch but the studies clearly show that it actually improves core strength and core activation. I like to wear my belt 100% of the time but very loosely for many of my sets as a reminder to brace.

[@garysellars8914]

LOL! Ridiculous.

[@scarpulla11]

It’s now 1 am and I’ve now watched 40 minutes of Alan’s videos on belts.

[@AdamIZxMiiDNIGHT]

One thing that Allen didn’t touch on is if you do plan on competing in powerlifting the IPF requires you to have certain belts. The approved equipment list is on their website.

[@philipgallagher69420]

I've never worn a belt in my life and don't plan on it. I've gotten plenty strong without it and hey, I don't compete I just lift 5x a week because I love it so I dont see a reason to. Belts, wraps, all of that stuff. its all personal preference. Just get out there and lift yo

[@bmstylee]

Some of the stuff is helpful later in life. I'm 40 and been lifting for over 20 years and have had doctors poking around my knee's inner workings 4 times. So a lot of the equipment is not needed but after enough time in the game it helps.

[@jfree3000]

Whatever works for you is the thing. I use a lever belt for deads because I'm getting old and hurt myself early last year doing deads. If anything it's more of a psychological tool as I was nervous to do deads after injuring myself. I never used a belt before that and there is nothing wrong not using a belt.

[@seriousandy6656]

@@bmstylee knee and elbow wraps for sure

[@bmstylee]

@@seriousandy6656 haven't tried elbow supports yet. But my knee sleeves are a godsend. 4 surgeries has taken its toll. If you listen and I'm in between songs on the stereo you hear a lot of cracking and popping.

[@samschimke5805]

I agree with what you're saying but I have a personal history of several back injuries and have found that the belt gives me such an edge of extra comfort and decreased risk to suffering a repeat injury when doing heavy squats and deadlifts that it's a no-brainer that I need to be wearing one during those lifts

[@jasonhanson6563]

I don't even take off my belt to sleep.

[@dankdark974]

*takes deep breath*

[@korvdploeg4529]

'Im a powersleeper'

[@user-zb3lr3ke4f]

Ahh another man of culture. You have not experienced the pleasures of life until you have worn your belt while taking a shit. Feels like you're wearing a damn jetpack

[@NeuronActivation]

Gotta stay tight.

[@bmstylee]

@@NeuronActivation you kidding me? I'm way to tight for that.

[@stevenranney6752]

Thanks for the 10% code. Have been considering using a belt for a while now and after a great conversation with a local coach, decided to take the plunge. Was shopping the Pioneer site recently and after hearing the discount code, committed just before your video signoff.

[@joestar3335]

Made the right choice man, the Pioneer belt feels so good

[@mistermister1366]

I love the Gadsden DON'T CURL IN ME FLAG, hahahahahaha!

[@bmstylee]

Massenomics has some pretty cool stuff. I like a company with a sense of humor.

[@Ryan-gv7gy]

Great video. You do a good job. Pioneer belts the absolute best.

[@TurreTuntematon]

Agree.

[@bobkin611]

Thanks for the info. I was only gonna get the belt because I thought it helps with injury prevention. And now I won't! Appreciate the honesty.

[@VaticusChadicus]

Best explanation I've ever seen regarding belts. Thanks.

[@EEC498]

10 mm Pioneer belt with PAL is the winner. I wear it almost all the time. Even when I don’t need it for a heavy pull, I wear it loose as a que for bracing. Especially coming back from surgery from a diverticulitis blow out.

[@byRoyalty]

I bought a Pioneer Single Prong Belt a year ago. It's amazing. No complaints.

[@Deathrender]

6:00 Progenies of the Great Apocalypse is a fucking CLASSIC

[@mrford116]

I bought one of these on your recommendation years ago and it's been fantastic. Didn't even have a discount code at the time!

[@GutsBatman]

Great video. I've learned over the last couple months to have multiples of everything just in case something breaks (Like a strap) or need to clean something (washing/drying knee or elbow sleeves), a second, different belt is next on the list. That's mostly for convenience. I lift at a buddies garage 85% of the time and would just like to leave my big 13mm belt there, instead of taking it with me every single time in case I lift at the commercial gym I am a member of. Probably going to end up with a 10 mm belt. When I first started wearing the 13mm belt, it was definitely in the way, so to speak, but I've since broken it in an works very well. Had a hard time getting into starting position on deadlift but it wasn't the belts fault, I was 30 lbs heavier than I am now. Well worth the investment in my case.

[@krossxeye660]

I've got a nylon belt and the only times I actually use it is for max attempts. If I'm trying to get a new PR then yes, I wear it for squats/deadlifts, but for anything that isn't a max attempt, I rely on my core. It's a utility and an aid, but I don't like to use it as a crutch. It just gives me safety at high weight and helps me feel more confident in the weight.

[@lauravo3355]

What a fun video. Great format. Amazing choreography. Useful content. Super accessible tone.

[@kristianmccloudmatillano7332]

I highly recommend Pioneer belt. Good products with great customer service. They really take care of their customers.

[@cripacwhatup]

Alan the belt at 19:45 is made for olympic weightlifters, it supports the back but still allows greater range of motion. But i agree with you it's bad choice for others.

[@Bazookatits]

Squatting 300, 6'240#, but still never tried a belt. Thinking about trying one, thanks for the video

[@nickskorut2339]

I have a short torso with some weird ribs, and a 10mm 3" (pioneer fit) is the best decision I ever made. I have never regretted anything less and this includes major life decisions, starting and ending different relationships, etc

[@samdajellybeenie14]

Me too! I actually bought a 4” 10mm Pioneer belt and it really dug into my ribs so they let me exchange it for the 3”. Great company, great workmanship.

[@dentheman1797]

You’ll will also find another occasion when people wear belts: when they’re filming their exercise with the intention to post it on social media or when making a selfie in the gym.

[@jmac6973]

ive purchased 7 belts from pioneer. no joke! like them so much that I buy them for all my lifting buddies or new lifters. can't wait till I hit a 600 lb deadlift because im gonna reward myself with another belt!

[@mazaroth7]

This is going to sound weird but wearing a belt, in addition to other things, gets me in the mindset of lifting.

[@rjwasser8312]

Couldn't agree more about General Leathercraft. Wish you'd have had that promotion a year or two back when I bought mine. Maybe I'll have to use some of my returned taxes i.e. "stimulus money" buying a new one.

[@GR-uc1gq]

I bought a my hero academia design pioneer belt. Can't wait !

[@Tiger2000Lion2005]

Get an Sbd lever belt and never look back. Worth every penny in your lifting.

[@brandonhoover2120]

Or the Pioner PAL. Much better for visual appearance for the leather it can transfer to.

[@arjenfrancke7300]

Watching Alan pronounce 'millimeter' was the highlight of my day

[@pachayman]

I was about to buy the Rogue Premium Ohio Lifting Belt after my cheap Reebok nylon one snapped during a lift. I am totally sold on the custom Untamed Strength with the Pioneer cut. I like to eat and drink and my abdomen fluctuates all the time. I just ordered it in large so we'll see how it goes! Excited about it!

[@monsieurzoronov612]

hey man thanks for the video I am looking into my first belt, I went on pioneer fitness and I was overwhelmed with options so I went to KZbin now I am going back to shopping with a a promo code!

[@zuludkawso]

Perfect video brother the most informative out there about belts I've seen

[@reiseleitercostarica]

Best belt-related-video ever!

[@silverbackstrengthandpower3396]

Agreed they should only be used when doing maximal lifts where you notice your stabiliser muscles giving in and form starts to break down. Sometimes for people with poor mobility it can actually keep you in a more upright position or reversibly it may be an extreme disadvantage and put you in an even worse position. For me with a short torso and long arms and legs deadlifting with a belt allows me to pull myself under the bar in a much more stable position whilst bringing my scapular back and down at the same time allows me to create so much tension. Having it on the OHP allows for such a great energy transfer when i flex my hips during the OHP. For squats due to my long femur length and short torso it limits my ability to to ATG but can still hit paralell. Again this is just specific to me, my anatomy and training goals

[@thesharinganknight]

Quick question, are you black, bc I am and I can’t squat ATG even if I tried. I can only hit parallel

[@soulreaper1461]

This channel is a godsend

[@MrElectriccity]

I have a Velcro one and I go to a commercial gym. I like it cause when I’m done with my set I can loosen it up and walk around and do other workouts and don’t have to carry it around. I found wearing the belt it taught me how to press my abdominal muscles outward bracing against the belt which helped me with my form. Great video

[@senormango3758]

Had no idea the gym is a sweatshop, send help for the lady trapped in the back!

[@aa-vp1nf]

Thank you. Best video I found. Answers all questions.

[@SleepyStallone]

Man, I wish my gym played Gojira... Great video, thanks for the tips!

[@beefymcshazmoo]

I know right

[@user-jl2wd1it8h]

This motivated me to try and I also smol with no experience. I snapped my c2 and c3 spine. I became overweight 673lbs and depressed within 2 days.

[@holeefok2835]

I wish you did this video a week early. I just bought a belt. And I really like the pioneer one lol

[@user-zb3lr3ke4f]

I personally don't like to wear a belt for anything over three reps, or under 75-80% of what my top set will be, of course there are exceptions, like if my brace in warm up feels weak I might throw it on for a top set of 5, or throw it on a little earlier. For sets of 1,2, and 3 though I enjoy the way I feel with a belt so I wear it for 100% of my top sets. I do extra core specific work so I'm not too worried about development, and it feels good to wear the belt so I do

[@tomrohrer4920]

Great, clear, perfect. Reconsidering if I need one.

[@hardys1664]

Very informative! I am using the velcro belt for now and changed the velcro part once. Now need to upgrade the belt. First I gotta lose few inches of "Lockdown weight".

[@chrisconley3579]

The prep for an event is exactly how I do it. This year, I just set a random day to peak. I also do hyper specific accessory work to strengthen the core, took those queues from The Rhino.

[@harrymitsis254]

I liked your chill voice tone on this one.

[@juliem1595]

Alan is amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and teacher. Would you were in Chicago

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

A 2 minute section on how to wear a belt... 1 hour segment on how to tie your weightlifting shoes when?

[@BluegillGreg]

Train un-shod!

[@Skanker0302]

SBD belt just another level. Adjustable, light buckle and extremely supportive.

[@bmstylee]

Honestly the SBD isn't anything special. It's a nicely made belt the lever is just better than anything else out there. I do like mine.

[@Skanker0302]

@@bmstylee I think there far superior to anything else. The hide is better, the thickness, the layers and the lever is much better than the standard. The fact it is so easy to adjust for different events. Awesome belts

[@bmstylee]

@@Skanker0302 I love their stuff. I was probably a bit harsh on the belt. It's a really well made belt. Once I broke mine in it worked like a dream. It took a good 2 months of use as well as rolling and unrolling to get it comfortable. They make the best knee sleeves I have used. I am curious why they only do a 13mm belt. They just rolled out 5mm sleeves.

[@travisharsha]

Great video, as usual. Informative and entertaining. Keep it up brother.

[@jsheav]

I actually love these vids because of the music in the background

[@beastmodebuns8255]

I have an inzer lever belt and I’m stuck between settings (1 setting is a little too loose and 1 setting is too tight) and if my weight fluctuates sometimes it gets worse and then it takes a lot of effort to change it with a screwdriver (you don’t really want to do that mid workout). So like Alan was saying I would recommend the pioneer prong belt so you can adjust it accordingly. Also, I find I need my belt tighter for front squats and over head presses than I do for other movements, so not being able to adjust quickly really sucks.

[@Stang_Gang_8]

I have an inzer lever belt as well and got the pioneer adjustable lever for it about a month ago and am loving it. If you aren’t trying to buy a whole other belt I’d highly suggest buying yourself the adjustable lever.

[@TurreTuntematon]

Go with Pioneer Cut belt. It has a system with more adjustability. I love mine.

[@beastmodebuns8255]

@@Stang_Gang_8 oh cool, I didn’t know you could buy just the lever. They’re out of stock now but I’m gonna buy one when they restock. Thanks!

[@Oliers]

Just ordered your belt from pioneer. Little pricey haha. Can’t wait to get it. Thanks for the videos!

[@ryanmcdonald4830]

great video! but i would add with finding position in the deadlift to maybe also try moving your belt higher up on your torso. That was the biggest factor for me. I have my belt well above my belly button and that allows me to get into the best position personally

[@garysellars8914]

That's what George Leeman does as well.

[@benpeterson7530]

EliteFTS sells Pioneer belts. They are a bit lower priced, but can't be customized. I got the Pioneer 13mm 1/2" spaced belt and it is the best belt I have used (have used Inzer, adler).

[@rockjock32492]

great video covering everything about belts! Thank you

[@davidreuters8509]

I hang up my belt, straps and sleeves 2 months ago and got waaay stronger. Heard Eddie hall didn't wear equipment while training for wsm 2017. That's why I tried it

[@nickhinton8888]

Man I love me some heavy lifting. But my only meet prep is when I marinate it over night before throwing on the grill.

[@donhinchman7396]

Thank you. Have not been lifting long. Just recently sqatted 225 for 3x8 for the first time. First time I ever wore a belt. Lift went great no pain or discomfort. The second I took that belt off, I knew I had strained my back. Do not think I will be doing that again. Less weight and no belt from now on.

[@looolcom]

Agree, pioneer belts are absolutely great 👍🏼

[@woutervl]

@ 18:00 another consideration for deadlifting will be the position of the belt. A little bit higher will often give you the extra room & mobility you need. Another addition, I use a 'fortex fitness quick-release belt', which is kind of a middle ground between a prong and clip belt. It works very well, never ever came off and gives me tons of support. I haven't seen this system often though.

[@mattf9076]

Right now I am in the clarence0 camp. No belts and whistles. I lift 10% of what he does, so I think I am safe for now.

[@bmstylee]

Clarence is a freak.

[@angelavina3036]

Great video!! Very informative and detailed!

[@geomod6850]

Alan, you are the best. THANK YOU!

[@ahmarcamacho8404]

Tbh I never used a belt, and even though I watch these videos and consider it. I keep dodging cause I'm cheap

[@marcochavezjr9180]

Same

[@NeuronActivation]

If you're just training for general strength, you dont need it.

[@arthurpogue8786]

Thanks for the information I wish I could afford that belt. I’ll have to go with the $34 one for now

[@Timofeiuoiuiooius]

Thank you for the advice about the looseness of the belt during the deadlift I have the lever belt, and it was feeling great on the squat, but it was impossible to deadlift with it with the same width gonna try adjusting it

[@ArchitectsOfSanity]

Quality products over at pioneer fit. I have a belt and wrist wraps and you can just feel the quality

[@brandonpotts54]

I have two Pioneer belts and they are wonderful products.

[@Bravohalo]

Love my 13mm pioneer cut for my wrap around veranda.