Welcome to the world of Cross Training and Sealophilia, disciplines that combine strength, resistance and functional skills to achieve an optimal level of physical condition. In this article, we will focus on The importance of using specialized belts to maximize performance and safety During training.
Cross Training Belts:
Cross Training belts, commonly better known as lumbar belt They are accessories used to support and stability to the spine during dead weight lifting and movements that require great force in the trunk. They help maintain adequate posture to prevent injuries.
In PICSIL We have Cross Training Belt for Women and Cross Training Belt for Men. This is a unisex element where each user must choose their correct size. In addition, in Picsil Sport there is the option to obtain your Personalized lumbar belt. Not only will you be protected, if not with a unique design that will not leave anyone indifferent in your box.
Main Cross Training exercises where the use of lumbar belt is advisable
- Dead weight:
- Snatch:
- The Dumbbell Overhead Squat: (When we take high weights)
The Split Jerk:
The Hang Power Clean:
Belts to practice halterphilia:
First, we will begin by explaining what is halterphilia. The Weightlifting either Olympic weightlifting it's a sport which consists in the lifting of the maximum possible weight in a bar at whose ends they are fixed disks with certain weights, which are the ones that determine the final weight that rises. To this are added insurance or collars and this set is called a palanqueta.
There are two competition modalities: Start and two times or envión:
- In the first one it is about lifting the weights, once and without interruption, from the ground to the total extension of the arms on the head.
- In the second one, the same must be achieved, but an interruption of the movement is interrupted when the bar is at shoulder height.
As it is a sport in which it is competed, it also requires technical material with specific specifications. In Picsil Sport we have Belt for weightlifting approved by the AEP.
Among the technical specifications of this, they stand out:
- 10 cm wide
- Less than 1.3mm thick
- Ultraligue and flexible foam nucleus
- Design for tight and ergonomic adjustment
- Mesh design to improve air flow
- Velcro pull for a personalized adjustment
- Details for greater styling
Differences between lumbar belt and liable belt:
The big question we are frequently in Picsil Sport regarding lumbar belts. What is the difference between the lumbar belt and the weare belt? The answer is simple. The warehouse belt has specific measures for competition and is approved by the AEP (Spanish Asoc. Hostophilia) while Picsil's lumbar belt does not have the exact measures for competition. PowerLifting's belt has a lower thickness than lumbar belt which makes it more flexible, this for many people is an advantage and for others it is a sensation of less security, at this concrete point the subjectivity and comfort of each person enters.
The Picsil lilling belt has a longer velcro than the lumbar belt. In the latter, we have a customization option, we can embroider our name in the Velcro, while in the haleterfilia belt at the moment we do not have that option.
Another of the big questions regarding differences between these that we are in Picsil Sport is the following, can I train cutterfilia and cross training with both? The answer is: yes, both belts are suitable for training the two disciplines. But, we remember that For haleterophilia competition, we must opt for the picsil belt for weightlifting since it has approved measures.
Guide to adjust a lumbar belt:
A properly adjusted lumbar belt is an important tool to provide support and stability During Cross Training and Sealfilia training. Here you have a step by step guide on how to correctly adjust a lumbar belt:
- SelectioneitherN of the Tamañor correct: It is fundamental Choose a belt that fits your body correctly. Check the sizes guide provided by the manufacturer and measures the circumference of your waist before making the purchase.
- PLACEMENTeitherInitial N: Place the lumbar belt around your waist, making sure that the back of the belt is in the lower back, just above the iliac ridges (hip bones). The Front of the belt should be aligned with your abdomen.
- Tensi adjustmenteitherN: Start adjusting the belt voltage by pulling the straps out. You must feel firm but not uncomfortable pressure around your waist. Make sure the belt is tight enough to provide support, but still allow breathing and movement
- Verificationeithern of the positioneitherN: Once the belt is adjusted, make sure you are placed correctly. The back of the belt must be centered and supported on the lower back, while the front must be aligned with the abdomen.
- Movement and Test: Make some basic movements, such as squats or light surveys, to assess the comfort and stability of the lumbar belt. Make sure there are no significant restrictions in your range of movement and that the belt provides the necessary support during intense movements.
- Additional adjustments: If you feel that the belt is not providing enough support or if you experience discomfort, you can make additional adjustments. Be sure to maintain a uniform tension throughout your belt and avoid adjusting it excessively, since this can limit breathing and movement.
Remember that a lumbar belt should not be used as a permanent solution for a poor technique. It is important to work on strengthening stabilizer muscles and maintaining a good weight lifting technique. The belt should be used as a temporary and complementary aid to maximize safety and performance during Cross Training and Linding training.
We hope that this article helps you solve doubts about the different belts we have in PICSIL. Remember to always protect your body's lumbar zone And remember that the improvement in weight lifting exercises is progressive, enjoy the process and the satisfaction of evolving day by day.
