A belt worn around the trunk to provide a surface to brace against during heavy lifting.
Why Lifting belt matters
A belt can increase trunk pressure and improve performance for some lifts, but it does not replace technique or trunk strength.
A practical example
Taking a breath and bracing the abdomen against the belt before a heavy squat.
Common mistake
Wearing the belt loosely or treating it as protection from every possible back injury.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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