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Lifting belts are belts used to protect weight lifters from injuries during weight lifting. They extend support to the lower back and protect it from injuries. Proper lifting techniques should be followed while wearing a lifting belt. A lifter should use the lifting belt according to the weight of the load and the style of lifting.

The weight lifter should bend his knees and never bend at the waist to keep the lower back straight. The object should be lifted close to the body. Lifting belts should be kept loose when not in use and tightened just before lifting the weight. Lifting belts can hold the spine in place and also increase intra-abdominal pressure. The force on the spine can be reduced by maximizing the intra-abdominal pressure. As lifting belts are rigid and non-stretchy, they can maximize intra-abdominal pressure to an extreme degree.

Lifting belts need to be wide in the back and front positions. They should also have tapering on the sides. The width at the front and back of the belt provides support for abdominal muscles and the lower back. The tapering on the sides of lifting belts increases the level of comfort. Lifting belts vary in design and quality. Elastic belts are cheaper and wear out quickly. Although high-end and high-quality belts cost a lot more than elastic belts, manufacturers offer a product warranty for such belts.

Lifting belts are designed with a rigid lumbar support that prevents the wearer from bending at the waist. This forces the wearer to squat in front of the load and lift from the legs rather than place any undue stress on the spine. Advantages of lifting belts include the support to the spine, decreased chances of lower back injury, and user comfort. Some of the disadvantages of lifting belts are a chance injury with the belt, increase in blood pressure due to the tightness of belt, and a slight change in the lifting style that can result in injury at a later stage.

Decade 6333 Cadet Back Support, Black, Large $20.54 ...

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Schiek 2004 Black Contoured Lifting Belt 4.75in. Two year warranty...

Back Brace Support Belt with Suspenders (Fits waist 38-44 ) $9.99 Back support belt helps reduce lower back discomfort and save your back with our lifting support belt. This is a great item for warehouse work or moving....

ProFlex High-Performance Back Support Belt, Black ...

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The Gold Belt Suspender Belt with Non-Removable Suspenders(Small- XL) The Suspender belt with non-removable suspenders is comfortable, lightweight, and long lasting. Elastic body is 8'' high, padded Velcro closures, and 1'' webbing and four sturdy stays. Sizes up to 4XL!!! Machine washable, no metal to rust. Gold Belt USA manufactures a huge line of specialized support belts to fit all kinds of needs. Whether athletics or industry, Team Gold Belt USA offers a huge ...

The Protector Gold Belt These back support belts come in two sizes. They are made of Polyester/Vinyl material, foam padded inner support, two sets of dual elastic stretch bands for flexibility, and also padded Velcro on the elastic stretch bands. Velcro hook for unsurpassed fastening strength. Machine washable, no metal to rust. Gold Belt USA manufactures a huge line of specialized support belts to fit all kinds of nee...

SHAPE THAT FITS LIFTING BELT 6 W X 50-54 WAIST (BLACK) (3X-LARGE) $107.23 Shape That Fits Lifting Belt 6 W x 50"-54" Waist (Black) (3X-Large)"Our Model 2006 Lifting Belt features our 3 patents including a one way velcro closure; a downward angle to fit the natural shape of your back and a hip and rib contour for added comfort. The 2006 belt is 6 wide in the back and slighter wider on the sides and abdominal area than our 2004 belt. The 2006 belt is designed for taller i...

Decade 6335 Cadet Back Support, Black, XX-Large $18.50 ...

Valeo VRL 6-Inch Padded Leather Belt $25.00 6 inch Black Color Leather Lifting Belt. Top Quality Cowhide - .25" thick. Soft suede lining. Built-in foam lumbar pad. Double-prong seamless roller buckle. Double-stitched edges. Double loops to secure belt tab....

Altus Athletic Nylon Dip Belt $21.99 Build power and strength in your arms, shoulders, and chest with the Altus nylon dip belt. Designed to hold a weight plate at the end of its heavy-duty steel hardware, the nylon belt adds weight to your tricep dip routine, so you can use more than just your body weight to bulk up....

Harbinger 28900 Polypropylene Weight Dip Belt $23.75 Get strong fast with this polypropylene dip belt by Harbinger. Increase your strength for by adding weight to your dips and pull-ups. Contoured construction for the ultimate in fit and comfort during serious training. Made out of polypropylene for strength and durability. 30" steel chain with speed clip. Easily add weight for dips and chin ups. Adjustable one size fits all....

SHAPE THAT FITS LIFTING BELT 4-3/4 W X 31-36 WAIST (BLACK) (MEDIUM) $55.28 Shape That Fits Lifting Belt 4-3/4 W x 31"-36" Waist (Black) (Medium)"Our Model 2004 Lifting Belt features our 3 patents including a one way velcro closure; a downward angle to fit the natural shape of your back and a hip and rib contour for added comfort. The 2004 belt is 4.75 wide in the back. Proudly made in the USA."USUALLY SHIPS WITHIN 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS....

SHAPE THAT FITS LIFTING BELT 6 W X 20-24 WAIST (ROYAL BLUE) (2X-SMALL) $82.08 Shape That Fits Lifting Belt 6 W x 20"-24" Waist (Royal Blue) (2X-Small)"Our Model 2006 Lifting Belt features our 3 patents including a one way velcro closure; a downward angle to fit the natural shape of your back and a hip and rib contour for added comfort. The 2006 belt is 6 wide in the back and slighter wider on the sides and abdominal area than our 2004 belt. The 2006 belt is designed for tal...

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The 2007-2012 Outlook for Belts, Benches, Weights, and Other Free Weight Lifting Equipment in the United States $495.00 This study covers the latent demand outlook for belts, benches, weights, and other free weight lifting equipment across the states and cities of the United States. Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 11,700 cities in the United States. For each city in question, the percent share the city is of it’s state and of ...

The 2009-2014 Outlook for Belts, Benches, Weights, and Other Free Weight Lifting Equipment in Japan $495.00 This econometric study covers the latent demand outlook for belts, benches, weights, and other free weight lifting equipment across the prefectures and cities of Japan. Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 1,000 cities in Japan. For each city in question, the percent share the city is of it's prefecture and of Japan is...