1. Great for the triceps Tricep dips with a weighted dip belt will hit the triceps in a hard way. A greater amount of pressure is put on the triceps during dips even more than when performing the bench press. Plus, depending on how you angle your body and the width of your grip can [...]
Deadlifts are a great test of strength. It's just you, the barbell and a couple of weights. There's no way to cheat (like bouncing the bar from your chest on the bench press), either the bar leaves the floor, or it doesn't. But often, performing deadlifts is a guessing game for many. We all know [...]
Squats are an exercise that is functional in nature, meaning that it can help the body in daily activities. They are also a great way to workout the body. Squats are not only for powerlifters or bodybuilders, but they are also great for anyone wanting to strengthen their body or improve their fitness levels with [...]
It's very common to see someone wearing a weightlifting belt, especially in any competitive strength sports, such as powerlifting or strongman competitions. Lifters can be most often seen doing squats and deadlifts while belted. But if you ask someone in the gym the reasons for wearing a belt, you will get a bunch of different [...]
Picking The Right Weightlifting Belt Choosing the right weightlifting belt can seem like a huge task. Do you go for real leather or a vegan belt? Neoprene or velcro? Then there's the fastening type to decide on. Single prong or double prong or even lever. Then there's also the thickness. 10mm, 13mm or a [...]
We've all probably seen powerlifters on TV, on YouTube or even in the gym wearing a belt. Sometimes doing completely inappropriate exercises whilst wearing one, like sit-ups, for example. Many people believe that weight belts are used to support the back and help to reduce the chance of injury. This is quite true, but a better [...]
