Question for experienced gymcels

[TeenAscender]

If I were to do squats and deadlifts (And I will because I like them as an easily overloadable compound that fatigues the most muscles below my chest), and my main priority were to strengthen my low back and increase core strength should i wear a belt or not wear a belt

 

[Graham]

I don't need a belt because I wear leggings.

 

[anoncell]

dont wear a belt if you want to work your core.

 

[klamus]

Wearing a belt reduces fatigue so it makes it easier to complete your workout

 

[longjohnmong]

I doubt it really matters in terms of lower back/core strength It's not like you're going to have a weak lower back if you can deadlift 600lbs with a belt. If it reduces the rick of injury then in the long run it probably helps lower back strength by keeping you in the game. That said, I don't wear a belt.

 

[Deleted member 23391]

squats and deadlifts are for retards, don't do them

 

[Deleted member 29495]

DL risk to reward ratio isnt there, I don't squat cause I skip legs

 

[Lawton88]

Wear one if going heavy. You can get a hernia without them on those lifts.

 

[longjohnmong]

Wear one if going heavy. You can get a hernia without them on those lifts.

Wouldn't they increase the risk of hernia of parts not covered by the belt since they increase intraabdominal pressure, like inguinal hernia for instance?

 

[Lawton88]

Wouldn't they increase the risk of hernia of parts not covered by the belt since they increase intraabdominal pressure, like inguinal hernia for instance?

No - those belts give some protection on squats and deadlifts when going heavy.

 

[Rabbi]

If you’re squatting and deadlift wear a belt, easy to fatigue lower back if you do it on the same day