I think I bruised a rib with my belt.

[anticausal]

I opened this thread two years ago. Some time after I got that bruise, I switched to a 3" belt, and I never had a problem again. I've been squatting and deadlifting nonstop since.

I think if you have limited space between your lower rib and hip bone, you might need a 3". My rib cage is lower because of a bad case of kyphosis, so a 4" is just too big for me.

[bmca]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this. I've been having the same issue so I just ordered a 3" belt!

[Mikeou812]

Having the same issue. Thanks for posting, helped me save time trying to figure out what was happening.