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There are a lot of different types of weightlifting belts on the market and not every lifting belt is created equal.
Three of the most popular and commonly used lifting belts include velcro belts, prong belts, and lever belts. These weightlifting belts are all built slightly differently to accomplish different goals.
In this lifting belt comparison video, I sit down with Basement Brandon to discuss three popular lifting belt types and when to use each.
0:00 Lifting Belt Intro
0:27 What Are VELCRO Belts?
2:00 When to Use Velcro Belts
3:59 When to NOT Use Velcro Belts
4:42 What Are LEVER Belts?
7:55 When to Use Lever Belts
8:57 When to NOT Use Lever Belts
10:39 What Are PRONG Belts?
15:25 When to Use Prong Belts
15:58 When to NOT Use Prong Belts
17:07 How Long Should Lifting Belts Last?
18:07 Final Thoughts
As with most things in the gym, there’s a lot of nuance and context that goes into selecting the best lifting belt for your needs.
If you’re newer to lifting and like to do cross-training, then a velcro belt can be a great starting point.
For powerlifters and athletes getting more specific with their strength work, prong and lever belts can be great options.
At the end of the day, before you buy your next or first lifting belt it’s a good idea to spend a little time doing some research to make sure the weightlifting belt in question aligns with your needs.
If you have additional questions about lifting belts and which you should go with, drop a comment below or reach out via Instagram to me or Brandon!
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Love my pioneer belt. worth the wait and every penny.
I have used a lever belt for years at 10mm. I use my lever belt for stability in doing all types of weight training such and dumb bells training, benching etc etc. Also use my adjustable belt for moving heavy things such as boxes, furniture or heavy items which is why I have one for the gym and one in my car so I know where it is when I need it.
I have had a few strains from work as well as a minor surgery so my belt did help me from injury by keeping me from getting injured again until I healed up so they have a function beyond heavy weight lifting.
People’s first belt is normally a Velcro?! Prongs were the ONLY option back in the day, when a lot of us started.
FYI Eddie Hall is not a beginner and he is in strongman, and he also uses Velcro padded belts and endorses them, soooo, yeah.
Also look into Iron Bull belts.