When should you start wearing a weight belt?
More and more people have realized the importance of exercise to health, so people prefer to go to the gym to exercise. Many friends who like to lift weights often feel pressure on their knees, elbows, wrists and waist. This is the time to consider wearing a weight belt to help you relieve these discomforts. The whole idea behind a harness or waist belt is to give yourself some extra support when trying to handle heavy loads. While you'll never want to wear a weight belt when doing crunches, you can wear it to support your spine and provide a wall for your abs to push against as you lift.
So when do you really need to start wearing braces and belts on a regular basis? For most lifters, wearing braces all the time is completely unnecessary. While you might think you're looking cool rocking an old heavy-weight belt at the gym, anyone who knows what they're doing will sniff out a newbie in a second if they're at a time when you don't need it see you wearing it.
When to wear the weight belt and harness:
Weight Lifting Braces As a rule of thumb, you should not wear braces on loads that can be easily supported. Some lifters may think that you should rely on your own abilities to stabilize the weight, but this can lead even the most experienced lifters down the road to serious injury. Braces can help reduce the risk of injury to muscles, ligaments, and joints when you lift heavy objects. In addition to preventing injuries, they can also help your overall performance.
How to wear braces:
While it's always a good idea to wear braces when you're under heavy load, they need to be positioned and tightened properly to prevent injury. Your braces should never come loose, but they shouldn't be too tight either. For example, when using a weightlifting belt, you should take a deep breath and place the belt in place to support your abdominal wall. Then pull the waistband tight enough to limit your support position slightly. This will ensure that you get the most benefit of wearing the brace without hurting yourself.
Now that you know when and how to wear your braces properly, it's time to hit the gym and get fit!
