WHEN TO USE A LIFTING BELT | Bracing & Breathing Tutorial

Understanding how to properly breathe and brace when lifting, creating that intra-abdominal pressure to support heavy loads is important. Weight lifting belts are great in helping you lift heaving during squats, deadlifts, or other compound movements. You’ll see a Velcro Belt, Lever Belt, and Prong Belt in this video. My name is Meg and I’m an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition L1 Coach, Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, USAPL Certified Club Coach, and I’m Safe Sport Certified.

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[meganbearz]

so helpful! interested in more info on the pelvic floor and weightlifting

[guineawheat]

I used a belt for the first time today and it kept pinching my hip fat or digging into my pelvic bones... so, definitely a learning curve. I was actually looking for videos/guides while I was at the gym so this was very timely!

[lilianagonzalez]

You look amazing Meg! You are goals, goals, goals 🙌🏼 Thank you for this info, thank you for the inspo and please more on the pelvic floor. Thank you! ❤

[extend]

Thank you! I just started wearing belts, and I'm still learning.

[CarolynnTulluck]

This was really helpful, thank you! I just got my first belt so this was great timing!

[kdcridlpaw]

This answered so many of my questions! The can is a good analogy.

[lostieaddict]

loving the energy you bring to these videos <3

[roco]

So informative Meg, keep it coming even with the science experiments😊.

[accordingshi]

This was goooodddd. Thanksss. The can analogy. The breathing maneuver 😊

[ag]

Thanks! This was one of the best videos I’ve seen on breathing and lifting technique. The explanations were so clear! Can you explain when and why you should have the shoulders down and back and to what degree? Is this to maintain proper shoulder and back posture similar to engaging your core to maintain proper lower back posture? Would love your expertise on this.

[alissonfurman]

great video... super approachable and helpful.

[skateata]

I just ordered the prong belt. I've neve used one so glad you share everything in this video!

[toddie]

My belt has arrived today!!!!🎉 Can't wait to try it out at my next workout 😊

[andreaaguirre]

Thank you for providing informative videos!

[togepoof]

I watched this before I went to the gym and applied the breathing technique and holy sht it made a whole lot of difference. I basically pr on my squat and deadlifts thanks to this video

[aliciagrant]

Do you ever plan on getting in anymore of the Velcro belts, I love the way yours is made😊

[Reppintimefitness]

I need that first belt 😩 and the second with the lever

[_irenepark]

Oh meg, I feel like we’d be best friends. Love the humor throughout the video❤️

[JerrTheHooman]

This was so helpful! I've been lifting for about 7 years now without a belt but now I feel like I actually "know what I'm doing" and actually know how to brace for lifts now so I'm going heavier and heavier these days and kinda getting to the point of, can I still brace my core under this load? Yes, but only properly for 3 of these 5 reps. My legs can move it but my core is fatigued, maybe I should slap a belt on for a little support to get those last 2 reps without sacrificing form

[kaelabailey]

Ummmm your outfits are always a vibe. Love ya