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Review on Dark Iron Fitness Weightlifting Belt - Premium 100% Leather Gym Belt for Men & Women | Perfect for Powerlifting, Strength Training, Squats or Deadlifts | Supports up to 600 lbs by Andrew Davenport

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Maximum Support good for me

I am extremely satisfied with this belt. It is comfortable while being very sturdy and a great price. I went with the 4 inch wide option.Something that should be kept in mind is you have to remember that a weightlifting belt is not directly supporting your back, a weightlifting belt indirectly supports it by providing feedback to your core to tighten and make itself as rigid as possible. Holding your breath in conjunction with tightening your torso creates a lot of internal pressure in your core that turns your typically spongy center into a rigid and strong structure. This pressure and tightness allows you to lift or push heavier weight more efficiently and without injuring your spine.The take away, a weightlifting belt isn't going to make you feel like you are wearing Ironman's suit around your lower back. It will however keep your intra-core stable which prevents spinal injury and increases strength with certain lifts that incorporate a heavy load on your spine (squats, deadlifts, shoulder press, etc). So if you are looking for the proper support on your quest to lifting heavy, go with Dark Iron Fitness.

Pros
  • Did not buy it for weightlifting I have a bad back and it enables me to to what I used to
Cons
  • The belt may not be durable enough for frequent use