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A question about the lifting belt: will using it make you weaker?

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I have just been asked a question about the lifting belt: Daniel – Thank you Marilia! I am essentially asking what is a reasonable point at which to begin using a lifting belt for squats and deadlifts. I have observed a lot of people using a lifting belt with very small weights and I […]

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The controversial role of the lifting belt

Introduction * this paper was published in 2008 as part of the APT lifting series. It is available at other sites and now it is available here as well; the pdf version may be downloaded here Lifters have rituals, or at least most do. And one high point in lifters’ rituals is equipment. Apart