Is using a belt cheating?

>>36705877

Use one once you start to feel like you need them. I used to be like you, my squat was at 275x5 and my deadlift was at 335x5. Then I started using a belt. I had a test day yesterday and squatted 450 and deadlifted 515. Obviously you'll still need to work your abs and lower back separately, at least once or twice a week each.

>>36705912

Also for reference those previous squat and deadlift numbers are from about a year ago.

>>36705912
>>36705922
Thanks anon.

So planks are a good way to increase core strength?

if your being held back by your core, I'd recommend you get an ab wheel as well a belt.

>>36705950
Front squat my man

Do the Scooby Rotisserie Core on off days.

yer i would say a belt is ok to use. but don't use it all the time. only when you feel u need to.

like i use a belt on 5x5 but only after my second set when im going heavy. otherwise i leave the belt in my gym bag.

>>36705950
>>36705950

Paralette training and gymnastic rings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO0csykBkho

Fun fact: using a belt increases abdominal activation.

Belt raises the volume you can lift AND actually trains your core more

ask yourself if your goal is to make progress or if it's try to impress people with your unequipped max every time you squat

use a belt