My brother got me a weightlifting belt
Unsure if I need one or when/if I should use it
Any advice?

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The point of a belt is to help you brace better for your heavy lifts. If you don't know how to brace properly for your lifts without a belt, the belt won't do you any good. Once you have a proper bracing technique, the belt enhances it. No specific rule of thumb for what weight to get to before throwing on the belt. I personally throw it on around the 70% mark.

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My max weight, not bodyweight. So for me, I don't typically put my belt on until I get around 225 on squats or like 275 on deadlifts. I'm 160lbs (F).

Heavy squats/deadlifts. Stabilizes your spine abs provides feedback to let you know you’re locking down as well

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