I reached 100 kg 3x5 in squats and I decided to start using a

>>40776739
>Is using a belt cheating?
No.
>What are the long term consequences?
If used correctly, better development of core musculature and faster, better squat improvement.

>>40776739
Stop being such an autist, you use a belt when you feel your abdomen and lower back need support for this much weight. It has consequences if you lift only with it, so try to keep some working sets in there where you don't use it. For instance I only use it for my last set when i'm going for highest weight.

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>>40776739
>Is using a belt cheating?
no
>What are the long term consequences?
nothing

100% nattyveganbeltlessstraplessdickless dyel's with a perfect paused atg-highbar 2pl8 1rm will tell you otherwise

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>>40776739
>Using a belt to squat 100kg

>>40776781
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>>40776910
Bro I have videos of me failing 40 kg squats 6 months ago

Its been a long way to today...

>>40776739
The belt is compensating for what your core can't handle.

>>40776739
Not cheating, helps you activate your core better which is why they're feeling better.

>>40777354
>helps activate
That is code for exactly what the post above yours says.

>>40776739

> Is using a belt cheating?
No, unless all you care about is beltless numbers. My experience is it helps me stay tighter and I'll probably squeeze out an extra rep at worst.

> What are the long term consequences?
For people like me that have had minor back injuries or a hernia repair, heavy lifting without a belt is much riskier than with. I do a good bit of beltless work, but I know that even up to 90% of my 1rm is doable beltless. I'm just not that keen on another hernia surgery, ever

>>40776885
No one gives a shit about belts faggot, even this supposed anti-equipment clique is fictional as far as I can find and only extends to retarded shit like double ply shirts as far as it even does exist.