1. When to use a power-assist belt
It is best to use a power-assist belt in the following three situations:
1. The hand has been injured
If the hand has been injured, whether it is a strain or tendonitis, it is recommended to use a power belt if the grip strength is insufficient.
2. Shoulder or biceps injury
The fore-and-aft grip can put uneven stress on the shoulders and biceps, if these If the part is injured, it is not suitable to use the front and back grips, but use the power belt.
3. Heavy deadlift weight
When the deadlift weight is heavy, the grip strength requirements increase, and it is easy to be unable to pull or let go halfway, so Use a power strap to share the power of the hand.
Second, Precautions for the use of power-assist belts
The power-assist belt is a kind of belt that assists, slips, and prevents slipping when the grip strength is insufficient. But you need to pay attention to the following points before using the power belt:
1. Don’t blindly pursue heavy weight, especially when you know that your grip strength is obviously insufficient.
2. The power-assist belt is not a protective device, and the self-protection of the novice is often not in place. After fixing the wrist and wrapping the barbell, if you can’t let go at the first time, if you don’t squat in time, and the weight is heavy, it will be even more difficult. It is easy to damage the lumbar spine.
3. The use of the power belt should not become a dependency. If the grip strength is insufficient, it is necessary to train well. For beginners, starting with the grip strength training is the correct training step.
4. Don’t deceive yourself and avoid grip training.
5. Don’t think that there is a power belt, you can boldly increase the weight, don’t turn the power belt into a suicide tool, you must ensure a standard posture.
6. Novices must pay attention to basic training. Grip strength is the most basic training, rather than pursuing heavy weights. You must really understand yourself, control your body, and standard movements. When you want to improve further, choose Use a booster belt. If you can do this, you are definitely not a novice, so it is not recommended for real novice to use the power belt.