Choosing a Lifting Belt...

[Adam Witzel]

I know this may seem like a really basic question, but I haven't seen it addressed anywhere, and am wanting to purchase a lifting belt relativley soon so that I can get used to using it on my heaviest lifts before contest time. Any tips for choosing a belt? Or are they all relatively equal?

[Kevin McNease]

I have an Inzer power belt with a lever and two prong. Best belts ever for power lifts.

Kevin

[Brad Stanford]

Safe USA ultra belt.

[kara]

I have an Inzer power belt with a lever and two prong. Best belts ever for power lifts.

Kevin

i have the same two belts, but single prong. indestructible.

[Kristyn Vytlacil]

I have an Inzer power belt with a lever and two prong. Best belts ever for power lifts.

Kevin

I also have an Inzer two prong belt and I just have to say that I still need help getting it all the way on sometimes because it's so damn thick!

I can't imagine how funny it must be to see me at the gym getting someone to help me on with my belt... I really need to work on that.

[Ryan Rhodes]

The Valeo II Competition Powerlifting belt is by far the best belt I've ever used. It's solid, comfortable and reasonably priced as well.

IMO, anything leather sucks by comparison.

[kara]

[QUOTE=Kristyn Vytlacil]I also have an Inzer two prong belt and I just have to say that I still need help getting it all the way on sometimes because it's so damn thick!
[QUOTE]

funny you said that because i just got a new 1 prong and it's much thicker than my old one (even though i've always ordered the 13mm thickness :confused:) ...i can't get it nearly as tight. i'm guessing it will break in over time.

[Elliot Baum]

I have a 13mm lever forever belt, its awsome. easy on and off.

[Mike Landrich]

I have a 13mm lever forever belt, its awsome. easy on and off.

I have a 10mm Inzer Forever lever belt. I used alot of cheap belts ovewr the years and din't realize what I was missing. Go with the Inzer lever belts. lock em down, do your set, release 'em. A lot easier than a regular prong belt.

[Adam Witzel]

thanks for the input everyone! Looks like I'm gonna have to dish out a decent amount for a belt i see.....but hey, if it'll last me for a damn long time, it'll be worth it.

[corey.clark]

thanks for the input everyone! Looks like I'm gonna have to dish out a decent amount for a belt i see.....but hey, if it'll last me for a damn long time, it'll be worth it.

I have the same Valeo II belt Ryan Rhodes mentioned, and I love it. I ordered it online for under $30, so it was a great value for the money.

Here's the site where I got it: http://www.vitamaker.com/valeo-comp-belt.html

[Eric Johnson]

I have the same Valeo II belt as Corey and Ryan. I like it, it fits nicely over my Rheband back support and I can get it as tight as I want it. But I have never tried a lever belt so I can't compare for you. I also got mine for under $30.

[robert racine]

i use a lever belt. not bad.

[Brandon Campbell]

i got hte inzer double prong13mm, cant complain its a great belt, and the buckle is gaurenteed for life not to wear out or break

[Mac Smith]

I'm considering buying that new Inzer PR belt. Anyone know how good this is or how bad?

[Matt Brouse]

I'm looking into the inzer economy belt just to have a nice one to use mainly in comps on the log. I am also considering using one a bit more in training.

My question (not to hijack :rolleyes: ) is in the way of sizing. I rock a size 36 waist and the actual inch measurement is like 34 or 35 (been a while)...should I go with the Large (34-38) or the XL (38-42)?
I don't plan on getting huge (or fat) but I certainly will be larger over the next few years...

Thanks for the input and thoughts all... :)


P.S.http://www.inzernet.com/detail_econobelt.asp?PRODUCT_ID=ECON_POWER_BELT

[Jonathan Creason]

I picked up the Valeo belt on advice from this thread and I love it. Thanks for pointing that one out guys.

[supermagnamon]

I use a Lever Belt that I boughtt from APT for about $15. Just type in BUDDY on the coupon code and you get 15% discount off the total purchase price.

http://www.prowriststraps.com/weight_lifting_belt_powerlifting_belt_exercise_bel t

[Mike Landrich]

Go with an Inzer belt. I used a lot of cheap belts and would never go back. Its a 1 time purchase you'll enjoy for years, so cost shouldn't be an issue. I personally like the lever belts. I bought the 10 mm belt. Since I only wear it at comps, it is more than heavy enough. But the 13mm's are great belts too. Its just a preference.

[Matt Brouse]

I used a lot of cheap belts and would never go back. Its a 1 time purchase you'll enjoy for years, so cost shouldn't be an issue.
Valid point however...(see my response on Brute)