When should you use a lifting belt for squats

The practice of wearing weightlifting belts used to be limited to Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. In recent years, however, even recreational lifters of varying skill and experience levels are wearing belts.

But is a weight belt helpful for recreational lifting? 

Benefits of a Weight Belt

A weightlifting belt has two main purposes.

At what weight should i use a belt for squats

It reduces stress on the lower back while the person is lifting in an upright position, and it prevents back hyperextension during overhead lifts.

A belt reduces low back stress by compressing the contents of the abdominal cavity.

This increases the intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), providing more support in front of the bones of the lower back.

The spinal erector muscles, which would normally provide support to the lower back, can produce less force during the lift.

Increased IAP can also reduce the amount of lower back compression a lifter experiences during circuit weight training. 

Wearing a belt also causes the lifter to be more aware of the position of their back. The phys

when should you use a lifting belt for squats

when should u use a lifting belt