>>37109251

Yes
Anything with heavy core loading where I'm going above 85% or so, unless I've got a specific reason not to
No. Just don't buy one right off the bat - its like any gear, make sure you actually like the activity enough to get some use out of it before you splash out.

Yes
Squat and deadlifting
unwritten rule is anything about 100 kg = belt

>are they a meme
:¬)

>>37109307
above 100kg, i meant to say

>>37109307
3+ plate squat is acceptable to use belt.
5+ deadlift also

Gtfo with your lmao2plate

>>37109251
yes, for squats when i get above ~ 80% of working weight. i go atg and it helps me keep good form. use for deads and OHP too depending if i feel like it.

they're a meme if you wear them to protect your back, that's not what they're for

>>37109251
Read http://strengtheory.com/the-belt-bible/ and then disregard whatever /fit/ says. Most people here don't even lift.

>>37109373
>disregard whatever /fit/ says

this is pretty sage advice for any topic

>>37109373
this

>>37109251
>Is there an 'acceptable' amount for you to be lifting before it's considered okay to wear a lifting belt?
133.563357 exactly. Not a stone, oz or kg less.

I don't use a belt but anything involving wrists i use wraps for. Even if I'm just curling 90lbs i use them.

Only use them for deadlifts now. Used to only do no belt and double overhand. Got 3plate for 9 like that. Tried with a belt and got 330 for 11.

>>37109251
i don't use them at all. i squat 3 plate and deadlift 4.5. i don't see a point in using assistance for lifting since i don't really plan on competing.

I wear a belt for squats, DL, RDL, and occasionally OHP. Regardless of weight. Great for core work.