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Optimizing Your Belt

Rusty Holcomb | September 29, 2025

Rusty goes into detail on using a 3 vs 4 inch belt for lifters of different sizes on different lifts. Can you get into proper extension and set your breath with a good valsalva? Does the belt jam into your ribs, pelvis or glutes? Choose wisely.

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