For your first belt, the single ply will work just fine. I still use mine occasionally.
Hi,
I could use some advice please.
I've decided on a 3" belt, and cost is a factor as it will ship to UK for a further $60, but i'm not sure if 10mm is a better bet as a first belt compared to the leather SS 7mm?
I'm 47, 6ft, 200lb, long legs/regular torso/long arms. Current squat 2001b, deadlift 250lb. About to restart LP after a 2 month break so hoping those numbers will go north.
Starting Strength 3in Single Ply Leather Weightlifting Belt | website
3in Leather Weightlifting Belt Single Prong for Men and Women | website
Cheers.
For your first belt, the single ply will work just fine. I still use mine occasionally.
Thanks Mark, much appreciated.
I have the opposite question. Is there any reason (budget aside) not to get the double ply belt? I'm post-novice, only use a belt when I'm at a gym with a 3-inch one lying around, because my hips are too close to my ribs for a 4-inch belt to ride comfortably. So I've gotten used to lifting reasonably heavy without a belt. I'm sure the single-ply would make for an easier transition but I'm not really interested in buying more than one belt. Thanks.