Tip of the Week: To belt or not to belt? That is the question. Whereas once upon a time it was de rigueur to wear a lifting belt from the moment you stepped into a gym until you hit the locker room after training, these days we don't make such generalizations.

Lifting belts can be of great value to anyone who has lower back issues or is lifting very heavy weights. The majority of people don't really need a belt when training, however. Belts do provide a distinct disadvantage for the av ...

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