Recommend me a belt for attaching weights..

[Phooey]

I need to purchase a belt for attaching plates (up to 2 20kg discs). Anyone got one or can recommend one or even where to purchase from. I don't mind paying for the best quality - been using a Technogym fabric belt at the local gym - attached a 15kg disc - started tricep dipping and the plate came away after the first few reps - it is sort of a plastic and metal quick release clip jobbie, brilliant idea but not suitable for heavy use....as my toes nearly found out

Ta much

[Henry Hawthorne]

Always found the Maximuscle ones to be pretty good and sturdy. People use them at Bath Uni gym for over 20kg, and when I've used it, it grips really well and is comfortable. According to Maximuscle it will hold 60kg.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maximuscle-Dipping-Belt/dp...

Bit pricey but you can probably find it cheaper elsewhere.

[didelydoo]

Cheap Golds gym (or similar) belt+ Climbing Sling + carabiner = perfect. Will also hold a lot more than most dipping belts.

[ShadownINja]

Yeah, similar to above, cheap climbing harness (£40) plus suitable rope (1m should be enough and can be cut to size; probably about £2). Can hold 100kg!!! If it can't, it's probably not safe for climbing.

[Phooey]

Thanks for the advice

[balders118]

That technogym belt isn't designed for dips. It's to be used with the technogym kinesis machine. People were using it at one of the gyms I work at (including me) for dips, and it was injuring people (including me - ripped a finger off by trying to undo a clip that was in the wrong place whilst under load) until it broke by having too much weight attached.

[Phooey]

balders118 said:

That technogym belt isn't designed for dips. It's to be used with the technogym kinesis machine. People were using it at one of the gyms I work at (including me) for dips, and it was injuring people (including me - ripped a finger off by trying to undo a clip that was in the wrong place whilst under load) until it broke by having too much weight attached.

Seen loads of people (including me) using it for dips with 20kg plates attached. I used it again last night for pull-ups with a 10kg plate - i'm just a bit more wary of it now. Really need to invest in a proper dipping belt me thinks

[balders118]

Phooey said:

balders118 said:

That technogym belt isn't designed for dips. It's to be used with the technogym kinesis machine. People were using it at one of the gyms I work at (including me) for dips, and it was injuring people (including me - ripped a finger off by trying to undo a clip that was in the wrong place whilst under load) until it broke by having too much weight attached.

Seen loads of people (including me) using it for dips with 20kg plates attached. I used it again last night for pull-ups with a 10kg plate - i'm just a bit more wary of it now. Really need to invest in a proper dipping belt me thinks

oops, there was a missing word there - nail. Not a whole finger.

[Phooey]

balders118 said:

Phooey said:

balders118 said:

That technogym belt isn't designed for dips. It's to be used with the technogym kinesis machine. People were using it at one of the gyms I work at (including me) for dips, and it was injuring people (including me - ripped a finger off by trying to undo a clip that was in the wrong place whilst under load) until it broke by having too much weight attached.

Seen loads of people (including me) using it for dips with 20kg plates attached. I used it again last night for pull-ups with a 10kg plate - i'm just a bit more wary of it now. Really need to invest in a proper dipping belt me thinks

oops, there was a missing word there - nail. Not a whole finger.

doesn't sound quite so manly now - sure it wasn't your whole arm it tore off - from the shoulder down!

[ShadownINja]

Still, wouldn't like to lose a fingernail.

[Phooey]

ShadownINja said:

Still, wouldn't like to lose a fingernail.

Nor me. I would certainly make sure the whole gym heard me :wuss:

[ShadownINja]

Phooey said:

ShadownINja said:

Still, wouldn't like to lose a fingernail.

Nor me. I would certainly make sure the whole gym heard me :wuss:

Just make sure you don't shout "OH MY GOD! I BROKE A NAIL!" or you'll never be able to show your face there again. Shouting "PASS ME THE PLIERS - I WANT TO MATCH THE OTHER HAND!" will gain you Man Points.

Edited by ShadownINja on Tuesday 23 November 12:56

[Phooey]

ShadownINja said:

Phooey said:

ShadownINja said:

Still, wouldn't like to lose a fingernail.

Nor me. I would certainly make sure the whole gym heard me :wuss:

Just make sure you don't shout "OH MY GOD! I BROKE A NAIL!" or you'll never be able to show your face there again. Shouting "PASS ME THE PLIERS - I WANT TO MATCH THE OTHER HAND!" will gain you Man Points.

Good point. Then when nobody's looking... slope off into the changing rooms to grab your scissors, nail file, handcream and plasters


Oh,, and don't forget the doctors note - gotta be a week off work till it grows back

[Zip106]

Phooey said:

When nobody's looking... I slope off into the changing rooms to grab my scissors, nail file, handcream and plasters


Oh,, and don't forget the doctors note - gotta be a week off work till it grows back

... MANKS..... don't park too close at the gym......

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/images/smilies/su...

[Phooey]

It's not what it sounds like. Honestly.










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