When Should You Wear A Lifting Belt?

In this video I explain why a lifting belt helps. I go on to suggest when to wear a lifting belt based on the layout of your training program.

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[bennyboy]

I usually wear my WWE champion belt to the gym, although I only do cardio.

[johne]

"I've seen beginners squat 300 on their first day."

Holy shit! must have been a farmer.

[honkblarg]

As I'm sure Alan would agree, a weightlifting beard is way more important than a weightlifting belt.

[kkmsh]

Be like a guy at my gym. Wear your belt every day no matter what your workout is, and make sure never to take it off! It especially helps when you're doing lightweight seated hammer curls :)

[peeisstoredintheballs]

I wear my belt when I do my seated triceps exstensions.

[BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Dude, I loved the balloon analogy! Really, really great tips here!

[Coachwojo]

its not the same amount of pressure in a smaller container. its the same amount of air in a smaller container, meaning more pressure

[Ardeact]

I thought the belt was to pretend you were a WWE Champion, therefore boost confidence.

[fdu]

Alan, I have a question, though. How does it feel to be the man?

[blairf]

Hi Allen. I just got back into squaring after tearing my supraspinatus last January. I also got back into YouTube training videos.
Anyway I worked hard doing 5x5 for a year and I always thought that it was my chicken legs that were failing me when i plateaued. However, after watching one of your videos and fooling around in the gym, I figured out that it is actually my midsection that was failing and causing me to fall foreword and fail weight. So I'm working on my core strength and breathing and bracing and it is helping a lot.
Love your videos, thanks for putting them out. Great job!

[kenhill]

9:36 - Nothing "wishy-washy" about this video. You explained exactly when you think I should use my belt and your videos are always helpful!

[Chrisrockon]

People in my gym wear belts for curls... FFS!

[Raigeko]

i have severe buttwink and a belt seems to fix this because im able to brace harder, main reason why i use belt

[jnandreas]

I skip the intro every time because otherwise, it's in my head for 3 hours.

Example:
See an Alan Thrall video...

2 hours later

Taking a dump:
- Alan Thrall Intro.

[Darkwandererll]

My bro science told me to start wearing a belt once you start lifting over your bodyweight.

[Fabriziofilms]

your intro is one of those you never want to skip

[paulcrane]

This was extremely helpful, I'd say I was an intermediate level lifter. Seeing the different programing is what helped the most. I've been beltless training heavy for about three months now. I'd like to do my first powerlifting meet this year, so the belt advice was much needed. if you have any suggestions I'm open to all! thanks Alan!

[NorkusMartynas]

I ordered a powerlifting belt and this video pops up... What kind of sorcery is this?

[ivrson]

Maaan, been training bodybuilding for some time, but now i'm taking my time to develop my true strenght, . I'm really new with the powerlifting world and with all Alan videos i realise i have SO much to learn. Thanks Alan, always with the good stuff. Greets from Argentina

[minstrelraj]

Alan, you are awesome. I'm doing stronglifts 5x5 program. For all of my questions, there is a video from you with an answer. Cant appreciate your help enough. Thank you for every video you put out.