Review on Dark Iron Fitness Dip Belt – Padded Leather Weight Lifting Belts W/ 40 Inch Strap For Squats & Pull Ups - Men & Women Weightlifting Up To 270Lbs by Quinton King

I've been lifting for over thirty years and have never used a belt as nice as this one. It's comfortable, solidly made, durable, and functional. The design is perfection. I have only ever used similar belts with chains. This one has not only a sturdy strap but also the strap is rubberised on both sides which is a nice touch. The cinch strap is rubberised on one side which helps hold it in place. It's quiet and smooth to operate without clunky chains. I've only used it with kettlebells but I know it would work well for plates if that's what you have. Worn properly, using the cinch strap to wear the belt securely and then adding the weight, it is safe and simple to use. If you have only a single kettlebell or plate, you can sort of shortcut that (at your own risk!) by standing inside the belt with the weight attached, picking it up holding the weight forwards a bit so the belt doesn't slip, and then lowering the weight so the belt hangs on your hip. The padding is just enough for comfort but not so much that you feel disconnected. The inside surface is grippy enough to stay in place yet smooth enough to slide when only slightly unweighted. Truly a wonderful product. I've used it for weighting dips and pullups. I do not recommend using it in some of the goofy ways shown in the product video such as standing on stacks of plates and doing squats with a tiny kettlebell! Used normally, it's an excellent product. I'll definitely be getting some more products by this manufacturer when the time comes.