Looking for a good weightlifting belt for crossfit

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GingerBread
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Looking for a good weightlifting belt for crossfit

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Hi,

I've just started CrossFit and can sometimes feel the strain on lower back. I was wondering if a belt would help and if anyone has any recommendations?

Thanks in advance
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Boss Man
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Re: Looking for a good weightlifting belt for crossfit

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Hi Gingerbread good to talk to you.

Belts act as an artificial support and may not activate the core properly, so unless you have a slight niggle or you're going for a 1RM, you don't need one.

If you're experiencing strain, then it is more than likely you just need to modify your technique.
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Re: Looking for a good weightlifting belt for crossfit

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Thanks for the info Boss Man!
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