3 TYPES OF LIFTING BELTS | What They Are & When to Use Them
3 TYPES OF LIFTING BELTS | What They Are & When to Use Them
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There are a lot of different types of weightlifting belts on the market and not every lifting belt is created equal.
Three of the most popular and commonly used lifting belts include velcro belts, prong belts, and lever belts. These weightlifting belts are all built slightly differently to accomplish different goals.
In this lifting belt comparison video, I sit down with Basement Brandon to discuss three popular lifting belt types and when to use each.
0:00 Lifting Belt Intro
0:27 What Are VELCRO Belts?
2:00 When to Use Velcro Belts
3:59 When to NOT Use Velcro Belts
4:42 What Are LEVER Belts?
7:55 When to Use Lever Belts
8:57 When to NOT Use Lever Belts
10:39 What Are PRONG Belts?
15:25 When to Use Prong Belts
15:58 When to NOT Use Prong Belts
17:07 How Long Should Lifting Belts Last?
18:07 Final Thoughts
As with most things in the gym, there’s a lot of nuance and context that goes into selecting the best lifting belt for your needs.
If you’re newer to lifting and like to do cross-training, then a velcro belt can be a great starting point.
For powerlifters and athletes getting more specific with their strength work, prong and lever belts can be great options.
At the end of the day, before you buy your next or first lifting belt it’s a good idea to spend a little time doing some research to make sure the weightlifting belt in question aligns with your needs.
If you have additional questions about lifting belts and which you should go with, drop a comment below or reach out via Instagram to me or Brandon!
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Do they still sell the Adjustable pioneer in the style you had the Bar don’t lie? I can’t find it 😢
2:58 I think you guys need to make a huge distinction with that pioneer belt it’s actually called a hybrid belt its core is made of leather. It’s mix of powerlifting style belt and regular weight lifting belt if anything it’s more strongman inspired. I feel that this is bad representation for regular Velcro belts which the core are not leather but other material like foam or cloth. If anything that belt leds itself to being a jack of all trades.
Rip 🪦 the code Basement
What is the outside material of the white belt? I was considering getting their custom with suede but was worried about it being white. Was wondering if that kne shown ks suede or vinyl?
Some lifting belts have cushions and many of them dont…my gym has a belt medium size,it has a prom system and has a cushion for the back …is it good to use that belt for squats and dead lifts??please someone tell the difference between a belt that has a cushion and the one that hasn’t
Have you tried the Brahma multi-adjustable lever belt?
Love the pioneer hybrid belt!!!
Awesome collab. Love to see you covering more stuff.
Thank you! 😊 I use a velcro belt when I am lifting really heavy or testing 1RM. I am starting powerlifting training next week and probably will invest in a lever belt. Thank you for your helpful video! 🙏 Much appreciated ❤
13:35 That’s what she said.
I’ve given up on ever being cool and keep two belts on me. Prong 10mm for deads and 13mm lever for squats.
Eddie Hall famously deadlifted 500kg in a velcro belt (his own!). But your point stands that they’re not necessarily for powerlifting! Great video – thanks for the tutorial and info.
Great summary, best info I could find!
great video. clear and to the point.
Gym Reapers Lever Belt is by far the best Belt I have ever used 👊
I have a Pioneer double prong belt at 10 mm and 4 inches. I went that way, because I was losing my gut when I got it, so I needed more adjustment.
Great video and great presentation, true pros
Amazing!!
The purpose for (weight lifting belts), are to support lifters in the gym. Lifting weights you need to be safe.
respect to the URI fam
This is a great video and thank you for it. I had a velcro belt. I just recently ordered a lever belt. I will be testing it out and if I like it I will buy a high end one later. Last few years I have been getting into deadlifting and need a better support belt than the Velcro one I have.
Hey Jake. Try wahlanders belt. The best freaking belt ever…
Where can I buy the white lever belt you showed? I love the design!
No jokes from Brandon 😮
How about weight wise between prong vs lever?
Can you drop links to all three of these belts
which belt is the most efficient for bodybuilding like for a good range of motion ?
I really appreciate the offer prong belt so you can adjust it better that single hole designs. Especially for someone gaining and losing weoght