[workinprogress88]

I got a gift certificate to bodybuilding.com and need a new belt. My old one took a shit last week the buckle broke. How are the schiek belts???? I'm not sure if I'm going to go with the leather one or the other model???? Anyone got some recommendations or previous experiences with these belts???????

[mr_bhana]

well personally i dont wear a belt, are you looking for a neoprene or leather one? either way get one thats got inner padding and a souble buckle of a good make. Personally you dont really need a belt unless you have a previous problem. Just make sure your form is correct and you should be ok!

[Ilikebodybuilding]

go for golds gym the black one with gold writing on the back its awesome schiek are a waste of money mate best off going for either the belt i said or a york one

[under construction]

really this is something you need to try on first IMO

[Kirk]

to each their own, as uc said, try on a bunch...

[Columbu's back]

Originally Posted by mr_bhana

well personally i dont wear a belt, are you looking for a neoprene or leather one? either way get one thats got inner padding and a souble buckle of a good make. Personally you dont really need a belt unless you have a previous problem. Just make sure your form is correct and you should be ok!

Someone doesn't squat or deadlift heavy then lol

[Iron_Mercenary]

Originally Posted by workinprogress88

I got a gift certificate to bodybuilding.com and need a new belt. My old one took a shit last week the buckle broke. How are the schiek belts???? I'm not sure if I'm going to go with the leather one or the other model???? Anyone got some recommendations or previous experiences with these belts???????

Well I say, if u got the gift certificate then u might as well use it. I prefer leather belts beacuse they are tougher and more durable. I believe the other model is a velcro type - those are pretty much only good if ur a little guy.

[mr_bhana]

Originally Posted by Columbu's back

Someone doesn't squat or deadlift heavy then lol

lol trust me i do! i used to wear one, but thats what your cores for.. and if you squat or deadlift heavy, with good form.. i dont see a reason for a belt.. Im not saying dont use/get one though thats a personal choice

[Iron_Mercenary]

Well, just make sure u stay injury proof Mr. Bhana!

[ZackKnight]

only use the belt for heavy heavy heavy exercises. it does help here and there, but u don't wanna depend on it

[workinprogress88]

ok, well i am a little ( 5'9" & 162 lbs.)guy trying to get bigger. i hit the gym religously 4 days a week 6-8 meals a day and make sure that i get the right macros @ every meal. i'm only 19 and have lower back issues, this is due once weighing 285lbs about a year and half ago. i knocked the weight off and i'm trying to fill in with some muscle. my back does give me some issues when i deadlift and squat, but the trainer at the gym i go to said my deadlifting form is top notch and the squat aint to bad but could use some work.

[ZackKnight]

ull get there man. just keep ya head up and pushing that big weight