Weight lifting is very popular for strength and endurance, and using a weight lifting belt helps you lift more safely. Lifting safely gives you additional stability for your back while you squat to ...

If you're a beginner, weightlifting belts might look like an unnecessary fashion accessory for big blokes in the gym but as a matter of fact, they can actually help you lift heavier weights, ...

IF YOU'RE part of the powerlifting or Olympic lifting crowd, chances are you've either worn a lifting belt or considered strapping one on. But let's get one thing straight: a weightlifting belt isn't ...

Shopping for a weightlifting belt is like shopping for a running shoe: you need to have an idea of what you need, and try different ones for fit, comfort, and functionality. There are a lot of ...

Which type of lifting belt should you get: leather or velcro? Should you get a lifting belt in the first place? What do they do? And, most importantly, does wearing a lifting belt enable you to lift, ...

Transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair, bedside commode or bathroom safely is a challenging task for caregivers. Professional physical therapists and nurses often use a simple but effective ...

The main purpose of a belt, when lifting weights, is to help you brace better. Bracing, as I’ve written before, is when you contract the muscles all around your torso. It feels like what you’d do if ...

If your routine involves weightlifting or Olympic lifting, you’ve likely worn (or thought about wearing) a lifting belt in an effort to help prevent back pain. But is a belt really the ticket to ...

Many people practice weightlifting to maintain fitness and build strength. Those who do may choose to wear a weightlifting belt for additional core, spine, and lower back support. This article gives ...