The Belt Article

[Mark Rippetoe]

Starting Strength

[spacediver]

timely, my 3 inch belt just shipped today from Dean and Jackie Best.

[Dr. Manhattan]

Coach,

Thanks for putting into words what seemed to be my instincts. Trying to get set in the 4" belt was simply impossible as it hit my thighs and I couldn't quite understand why. And all I knew was that when I received and wore my 3" belt, setup improved dramatically.

Putting into words what you often describe must be very difficult and sometimes frustrating not to hear feedback as to whether your points were understood. This one reached me immediately. Thank you!

**BTW - I found 4 bottles of Stagg, Jr. this week.

[sergiogodoymd]

Anyone can grab a Gynecologic surgery textbook, look for the etiology of female pelvic floor disfunction and wearing a weightlifting belt is not on the list.

[Gwyn Brookes]

Anyone can grab a Gynecologic surgery textbook, look for the etiology of female pelvic floor disfunction and wearing a weightlifting belt is not on the list.

Tell us why you are concerned.

[sergiogodoymd]

Tell us why you are concerned.

Not concerned, just talking about the Chek's video.

[1FG]

In a past life I pulled in a 4" belt, but my form was never optimal. My current DL working sets are approaching a weight were I feel a belt would be beneficial. I just ordered a 3" belt two days ago after my last DL workout. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

[Gene61]

Just ordered my 3" belt from Best Belts. Can't wait to try it!

[Unfie]

I also happened to order a 3" belt recently. I considered it because I recently moved back to the U.S. after living abroad. I had issues ordering from Best Belts at the time probably because of issues with the address. I'm looking forward to trying it out too!

[Gwyn Brookes]

Not concerned, just talking about the Chek's video.

Ah, thank you. Yes, I agree that wearing a weightlifting belt does not cause pelvic floor disfunction.