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not that it matters so much

tt_rocker Posts: 389 Joined: 2001/01/25	2001/01/16, 10:04 AM but what do you all think of weight training belts and gloves and those other stuff that some builders out there have on all the time?
xavier Posts: 333 Joined: 2001/01/02	2001/01/16, 11:08 PM i only wear a belt on squats and sometimes incline and standing barbell curls
tt_rocker Posts: 389 Joined: 2001/01/25	2001/01/17, 12:05 AM do u need it... I mean does it help in any way?
bore Posts: 320 Joined: 2000/12/30	2001/01/17, 07:03 AM Gloves are a must unless your hands are one big caluss. Belts on the other hand are only needed if you plan on lifting heavy. The only time i use my belt is on the last set or two on squats,deadlifts, and militarys. If you use it more than that your back will never be able to get stonger. Rob
xavier Posts: 333 Joined: 2001/01/02	2001/01/17, 06:16 PM u only use it on the last set of squats a deadlifts do u use light weight or something cause on squats i cant just use it my last set it will mess up my back
BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2001/01/18, 06:45 PM I only use belts when lifting real heavy. But one thing I use often is lifting straps. They allow for you to pay more attention to the muscle group being worked.
Dark_Wolf Posts: 16 Joined: 2001/11/10	2001/01/22, 09:32 PM i'm 16 and have been lifting 3 years. when i lift i use belts but gloves or wrist wraps reduce the natural forarm work for lifting almost anything. that what i feel anyways.
Flexing Posts: 80 Joined: 2000/12/28	2001/01/26, 06:42 AM I find that gloves do help, but I feel that belts have become part of the fashion trend. Some builders I know where them for everything where there is no need to. If you wish to use one choose one not made of leather because it gets cold faster than the others.
kevd23 Posts: 48 Joined: 2001/01/04	2001/01/26, 04:21 PM i think belts are good because they help ur back, and i think gloves are good so u dont get blisters on ur hands and so u get better grip
Flexing Posts: 80 Joined: 2000/12/28	2001/02/02, 08:40 AM I still say leather sucks.
Gaurang Posts: 33 Joined: 2001/01/26	2001/04/02, 06:37 AM Hi There!! I think that weight training belts and gloves etc are necessary for people who are doing extrememly heavy weights. But for Beginners who have started to build a foundation for themselves should not use Training Belts Wrist Supports etc as without them the wrist and lower back will become more stronger and will gradually learn to handle the weight correctly. But as they go more heavier they should at least use Wieght Training Belts. ByE