I just recently started pulling beltless again after years of not, so I won't recommend anything as I haven't put in enough work to see the effects, But, I've noticed that I pay a lot more attention to my form when pulling beltless because I don't have the belt to rely on for support. So at the very least I think it's helping my technique and form.
I actually do most of my accessory work with a belt. My reasoning is that if I'm doing SLDL's for posterior work, or any another variation, then I want to focus on the muscles I'm targeting on that lift rather than focus on keeping my back in a proper position. I don't ever ignore my back, but I find that a belt helps me focus less on core tightness and more on whatever weakness I'm targeting.
I just recently started pulling beltless again after years of not, so I won't recommend anything as I haven't put in enough work to see the effects, But, I've noticed that I pay a lot more attention to my form when pulling beltless because I don't have the belt to rely on for support. So at the very least I think it's helping my technique and form.
I actually do most of my accessory work with a belt. My reasoning is that if I'm doing SLDL's for posterior work, or any another variation, then I want to focus on the muscles I'm targeting on that lift rather than focus on keeping my back in a proper position. I don't ever ignore my back, but I find that a belt helps me focus less on core tightness and more on whatever weakness I'm targeting.
Very well stated Brent! The belt can become a tremendous lifting aid when used properly. That plus the added safety features. I preach it's importance all the time, it works!!
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