For that do we use the lumbar belt?
He lumbar belt It is a protection accessory used in sports such as weightlifting, Cross Training or weight lifting. They are used to a greater extent to provide support and stability to the trunk during the lifting movements of very heavy loads, and ensure proper execution of the exercise avoiding possible injuries. This stability is due to the intra -abdominal pressure offered by a lumbar belt. This compresses the spine by increasing abdominal pressure and thus release pressure from vertebral discs reducing the risk of injury in the lower back.
But we have to take into account a very important thing. The lumbar belt does not fulfill its function just by carrying it. We must make strength with the gut out so that the diaphragm goes down and thrust and stabilizes the central area. That is, the support is given by having a surface to push. This is what provides us with the necessary stability.
How to use the lumbar belt?
It is true that it requires adaptation time and you can feel that the belt does nothing. Perhaps it may also be because you do not need it because you do not work with very high loads, or because you have not placed it properly.- The first point to keep in mind is where to place the belt. For this there is no rule. It will depend on each person and how he feels more comfortable. The important thing is that you can make strength against the belt without problems.
- To adjust you have to have the trunk completely erect, inhale air and tighten it in such a way that our abdomen is active. This activation is due to the diaphragm, muscle related to the apnea and the increase in abdominal pressure.
- You have to feel the back area with sufficient pressure to have the support that reinforces the back.
- Do not squeeze it too much or you will not be able to exert strength with the gut and lose its functionality. It has to be in such a way that you feel pressure, but you can squeeze without problem. By having a reference, you should be able to get your hand between the belt and the abdominal area.
Benefits and advantages of lumbar belt
The benefits of using a lumbar belt In the training of heavy loads there are several:- Reduce the risk of injury In the lumbar and lower back thanks to the pressure it exerts on the trunk.
- Reduce tension and allows muscles to avoid loading during exercise.
- Improve performance since it allows us to lift and move more weight.
- Helps us maintain adequate posture and take care of the technique.
When to use the lumbar belt?
Our recommendation, first, is to have the area strong enough and worked so that its use is an extra in your training. It is very useful to use a lumbar belt when working with maximum or sub-maximum loads in exercises in which the back does not have support. That is to say, When the exercises we do compromise our position. In this case the lumbar belt will serve as support for our structure.
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