Putting on Your Belt | Mark Rippetoe

[stef]

Mark Rippetoe talks about the different kinds of belts you should be using and Chase demonstrates how to use the power rack to put the belt on.

[wd40]

Something that seems simple on face value.

Is tightness of belt a matter of preference, or is tighter better? Just asking since I tighten mine so as I can squeeze myself against it, but no where near as tight as Chase sets it in this vid.

[odetospot]

I would be interested in reading the T-Nation article Rip mentions. I haven’t found it yet. Anybody have the link?

[stef]

Is tightness of belt a matter of preference, or is tighter better?

Tighter mid-section is better. Practically-speaking, what happens over time is that you get better at using the belt and using it tighter as well. There is a point where it is too tight. Experience also helps with knowing where this is.

[MAD9692]

As dumb as it sounds I could never figure out how you guys used the rack to put on your belt, and in turn I always had to do it by hand. This helped. Thanks,

[wd40]

Thanks, Stef. I'm going to try 'one hole' tighter next workout until i end up like a corsetted baroque lady of the night with a 20" waist somewhere down the road.

[Mark Rippetoe]

I would be interested in reading the T-Nation article Rip mentions. I haven’t found it yet. Anybody have the link?

The Belt and the Deadlift | Mark Rippetoe

[odetospot]

Thanks!!