Why You Shouldn't Use a Weight Belt When Training

      Here's a quick little article on this subject. I firmly believe that weight belts shouldn't be used at all, and that we're all better off training, strengthening and using our abdominal muscles for proper function.
      PS--When your trunk muscles are properly trained and naturally strengthened you'll still be able to lift heavy weights. It just might take some time and patience.
      We're capable of doing incredible things and if what you want to do is a dead lift with 400lbs or squats with a loaded rack, then go for it, but don't take short cuts.
      In the end, if you use a weight belt when you train you're doing yourself more of a disservice and you'll be more likely to get hurt the more weight you add into your training sessions. So train hard, but train smart!
Why You Shouldn't Use a Weight Belt When Training