Topic: Weightlifting Belts

[Patrick Bateman]

I was looking around a bit for a new belt. I bought a cheap one, and it is already cracking and warping a little from sweat.

I notice that inzer and apt do weightlifting style single prong belts that are pretty thick suede on both sides, and look of high quality.

here there are:

http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FOREVER_BB_TAPER_BUCKLE

http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Lifting-Tapered-Suede-Small/dp/B00172WJP4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1250624215&sr=1-3

What is your opinion of these?

Is it better to have a thick belt?  - I was told that this is best since there is a total lack of stretch, which makes for better support?

I notice that some of the belts used, are very thin, almost like a flap of leather like this:
http://www.mansionathletics.com/fitness-weightlifting-weightlifting-weight-belts-regulation-wt-belt-4in-tapered-chclb.html

What are the qualities of a good belt?

Having tried the Inzer belt and the APT belt, I can tell you that for the Olympic lifts the APT belt is far superior.  The Inzer belt is not tapered, and is a little too rigid.  Now, if you're looking for a great back squat belt, then the Inzer one is for you.  I have found the APT belt to be the perfect thickness for adding support yet not getting in the way of your pulls.  Just my .02.

I think you are getting confused with the inzer powrlifting style ring belt, which this is not, see:



both apt and inzer belt are 2 1/2" at the front and 4" at the back, and of the same thickness (10mm).


Except the inzer one comes in many colours, and doesn't have any writing on it like the apt


am i mistaken?

[Jamie Schoffman]

I was looking around a bit for a new belt. I bought a cheap one, and it is already cracking and warping a little from sweat.

I notice that inzer and apt do weightlifting style single prong belts that are pretty thick suede on both sides, and look of high quality.

here there are:

http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FOREVER_BB_TAPER_BUCKLE

http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Lifting-Tapered-Suede-Small/dp/B00172WJP4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1250624215&sr=1-3

What is your opinion of these?

Is it better to have a thick belt?  - I was told that this is best since there is a total lack of stretch, which makes for better support?

I notice that some of the belts used, are very thin, almost like a flap of leather like this:
http://www.mansionathletics.com/fitness-weightlifting-weightlifting-weight-belts-regulation-wt-belt-4in-tapered-chclb.html

What are the qualities of a good belt?

Having tried the Inzer belt and the APT belt, I can tell you that for the Olympic lifts the APT belt is far superior.  The Inzer belt is not tapered, and is a little too rigid.  Now, if you're looking for a great back squat belt, then the Inzer one is for you.  I have found the APT belt to be the perfect thickness for adding support yet not getting in the way of your pulls.  Just my .02.

I think you are getting confused with the inzer powrlifting style ring belt, which this is not, see:



both apt and inzer belt are 2 1/2" at the front and 4" at the back, and of the same thickness (10mm).


Except the inzer one comes in many colours, and doesn't have any writing on it like the apt


am i mistaken?

Unfortunately, although Inzer markets that belt as tapered, it isn't.  It is simply thinner than the powerlifting model.

[txolympiclifter]

The LT266 Belt (like the older Russian belts) are made with a thick strip of leather on the inside (to prevent from breakage) and thin layers on the the outside to absorb sweat and form to the body.  These belts are forever, end of discussion.  They simply will not break!

In the next week, we plan to hook up two belts together between two trucks facing in opposite directions and hit the gas.  We will video tape this and post it to the website asap. 

The cool thing about these belts is that they are so strong and so soft!

You guys call or email me if you have questions

Tracy Steinberg
512-293-8705
txolympiclifter@aol.com

[Patrick Bateman]

The LT266 Belt (like the older Russian belts) are made with a thick strip of leather on the inside (to prevent from breakage) and thin layers on the the outside to absorb sweat and form to the body.  These belts are forever, end of discussion.  They simply will not break!

In the next week, we plan to hook up two belts together between two trucks facing in opposite directions and hit the gas.  We will video tape this and post it to the website asap. 

The cool thing about these belts is that they are so strong and so soft!

You guys call or email me if you have questions

Tracy Steinberg
512-293-8705
txolympiclifter@aol.com

The pic you have on http://www.lt266.com/BELT-PHOTOS.html look exactly the same as those old soviet belts, and the ones bulgarians use.

How thin is your belt at the front? And what makes it better then the inzer one i posted about?

[txolympiclifter]

The shortest part of the belt (where it fastens) is 2 inches tall.  The width is .25 inches. 

These belts are an exact replica of the old-school soviet style belts that used to say "CCCP" on the backside.

For Olympic Weightlifting, no belt is better in terms of durability and flexibility and the ability of the belt to form to your body.  The powerlifting belts are tough and rigid and do not mold to your body over time as these do. 

The quality of these belts is really hard to put into words..until you've lifted in one or talked to somebody who has.

We will be showcasing these belts at all the major meets in the US in the next year--starting with the LT266 Invitational and the American Open in December and all the meets into next year.

In the meantime, I will continue to try to answer as many questions as possible as they arise

Tracy

[John Wheeler]

Hi Tracy:

Great news!  I love these belts!  Bob Hise Sr. gave me a Russian belt 25 years ago and it still is working, although quite worn, of course at 53, I suspect I am a bit the same lol.  I am in the market to buy one of your belts and have one simple question:

Sizes?  I have a 36"waist would that be a Large?

If you could clarify size dimensions then I will be ordering one this week.  Many thanks in advance!  Continued success!

Kind regards,

John

[txolympiclifter]

These are the sizes of the belts from tip to tip

XL-- 49 inches
 
L-- 43 Inches
 
M-- 38 inches
 
S-- 33 inches
 
Tracy

Most men wear the belt under the belly so I guess it depends on where you wear the belt and what size that part of you is.  In your case, I'm guessing you will need a large. 

[John MacMullen]

I got my belt last week when Tracy came back to town and I'll tell you that I really like it a lot. The fit is very comfortable and the leather is soft and conforming. My old valeo belt is now gathering dust 

Tracy is my coach just so you know and I don't want you to think this is just some shameless plug, these belts are really nice and worth the investment.