Belt on the overhead press

[Rant]

Do you recommend wearing a belt for overhead pressing? That was not apparent in the book or maybe I missed that part.

Also do you have an opinion about kettlebells and yoga?

[Brodie Butland]

The belt can be very helpful in the press, especially for those of us with screwed up backs.

I will not attempt to speak for Rip on kettlebells or yoga, but you could probably try the search function and see what comes up in the discussion forums.

[Les Hahn]

I would wear one if you are going heavy.

I haven't messed with kettlebells, but if it is a variation of a dumbbell lift or something like that, I don't see why they would be bad. I wouldn't go out of the way to buy them, but if my gym had them, I might try to mess around with some stuff.

Yoga is good I think. I was never anything like a yoga master, but the stretching feels good.

[jillingworth]

Are you asking about wearing a belt for yoga??? That must be some wild yoga you got going on.

[Charlie Davies]

I like a belt for OHP and squatting, but not for deadlifting. I think the rule is, try it and see.

Kettlebell swings are good for conditioning but they give me too much hamstring soreness. It cuts into my very limited recovery.