If you search for “weightlifting belt” online, you’ll get tons of results, many of them marketed to gym goers who want to look cool but who don’t really understand what a belt is for.

A weightlifting belt is designed to be worn around the waist ... while a mesh backing promotes airflow to keep you cool during intense lifts. The adjustable hook-and-loop strap allows for a ...

The main purpose of a belt, when lifting weights, is to help you brace better. Bracing, as I’ve written before, is when you contract the muscles all around your torso. It feels like what you’d ...