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General Slang
belt
BELT · noun · informal
A support belt worn for heavy lifts.
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A thick belt worn around the midsection to brace the core and support the spine during heavy lifting.
“He only straps on the belt for his top squat sets.”
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belt In A Sentence
He only straps on the belt for his top squat sets.
Origin & Usage
Standard piece of powerlifting and strength-training equipment.
People Also Ask
What does a lifting belt do?
A lifting belt gives your core something to brace against, increasing intra-abdominal pressure to help stabilize and protect the spine under heavy loads.
Do I need a belt to lift?
No. Belts help on heavy squats and deadlifts, but most lifters only use one for their heaviest working sets, not everything.
Does a belt make you weaker without it?
Not really — you should still train your core unbelted, but a belt is a tool for peak loads, not a crutch that weakens you.
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