where to buy weightlifting belts?

[pblade]

where can i go to purchase a good weightlifting belt, what places have you guys got yours? i want to use them for squatting and deadlifting; im starting to feel the pressure on my lower back.

[tiramisu]

apt and inzer are the two I've been looking at.
10mm, single hook, 4"

[CanadianIron]

bodybuilding.com sells a good selection.

[tiramisu]

I just had a quick scan of bb.com and didn't see a belt worth buying. Did I miss anything?

Am looking for a 10 mm, 4", single prong or lever, leather belt.

[CanadianIron]

None of these are any good?

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/belts.html

[tiramisu]

The schiek competition belt is close @ 9mm but is 2 prong (hard to get off) and more expensive than apt or inzer.

[MikeyFXD35]

Funny, when I first started working out everyone used belts now, very few do. Same with gloves.

[pblade]

none of those on bb.com any good? i'm new to purchasing a belt, but i think it's time to start using one. i don't know of any shops around my area, unless im looking in the wrong places.

[Born2Juice4Ever]

When it comes to belts, and if you are a relatively new buyer, I strongly suggest you find a store in your area: TEST drive the belt on location, to ensure it fits you right, and that it won't hurt you too much.
You at least have the opportunity to pick and choose.
Once you purchase your first, then down the line you will know what you want and need, and your online purchasing will become easier.

JMO


B2J

[tiramisu]

again inzer or apt. bb.com is junk.

[tiramisu]

Finding a real powerlifting belt locally is pretty much unpossible in this town.

A good belt is uncomfortable and takes getting used to.
It is hard to get on and needs to be broken in. ( This is why i'd like a 10mm vs the 13mm which is more appropriate for the reaaally big lifter (ribs can be cracked))
Is generally tough to get off ( This is why I want a single prong vs a double prong).

If you find yourself a comfortable easy on/off belt you know immediately you don't have what you need.

Any belt that has these features is a great belt ( elitefts, apt, inzer, bob's belts, titan )

http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FOREVERBELTS_BUCKLE10MM
http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FOREVER_LEVER_10MM

[Big D]

I have a Velcro belt lol and I like it, I guess i have to upgrade.

[CanadianIron]

Dont bother, i love my velcro belt.

[grader]

i got my belt from bbing.com i got the cardillo powerlifting belt. i love it. i dont wear it for many lifts and im considering buying just a regular wieght lifting belt and would definetly go for another cardillo.