How Much More Can You Lift With A Lifting Belt? A PT Answers

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One question I get from my clients is if they should use a lifting belt. Many of them are interested in wearing one because they are eager to lift more weight and wonder exactly how much a belt can help. A lifting belt can be a helpful tool for serious trainees looking to get stronger. Wearing a belt correctly improves intra-abdominal pressure, translating to a more rigid torso, greater confidence with heavy loads, and the ability to lift 10-15 percent more weight on compound exercises. Still, there is more to wearing a belt than meets the eye. Knowing how and when to wear a lifting belt is necessary to get the most out of it and stay safe during training. Key Takeaways A lifting belt reliably improves training performance on various compound movements (squats, deadlifts, etc.), and its effects appear
One question I get from my clients is if they should use a lifting belt. Many of them are interested in wearing one because they