In each hall you can see people working with or without a belt, and without. Among the newcomers, the belt is very popular, however, few can explain why they need it. Let's figure out all the pros and cons of the track and field belt.

Belt is considered a means of giving a certain protection against trauma, because when using it you increase intra-abdominal pressure, resulting in fixation of the spine and intervertebral discs of the lumbar region. Because of this, you are really less likely to get injured when working with large weights. But there is a downside to the coin.

The fact is that the muscles of the abdomen and loins themselves play the role of a natural girdle. When contracting, they compress the lower part of the torso, increasing intra-abdominal pressure and holding the vertebrae upright. Therefore, the replacement of the athletic belt can and should be your well-developed muscles. The exception is work with maximum weights or exercises with strong pressure on the spine.

If you constantly work with the belt, then your muscles simply lose their tone, and this carries a certain danger. Your body will no longer rely on its own muscular reserves, and any careless exercise without a belt will conceal the risk of injury from a weakened muscle.

Remember that the belt is useful when you lift weight over your head or in exercises performed standing. In the intervals between sets, the belt must be removed. Try to reduce the use of the belt, leaving it only to work in the power cycle with the maximum weights.

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