how tight is your lifting belt suppose to be?

[tadolfi]

Originally Posted by mcdonough53

since i started cutting i've been losing inches of my waist and have been moving from the 3rd notch on my belt to the 6th, the thing is that on the 6th it feels too tight and somewhat uncomfortable, and on the fifth i fell that the belt moves.
so on fifth hole its loose
on sixth hole its tight
what to do?

Depending on the belt - punch a hole between the fifth and sixth like AlexE recommended...if not possible, wrap a towel around the belt when you use it to take up the extra space.

Don't wear a belt too tight - it's bad for the organs from a compression standpoint and it takes you out of the lift mentally because of the possible pain or discomfort.

[BLITZKRIEG]

This is where I get chewed on. I do not own or wear a Weight Belt. I'm not in this training for Max 1RM or to impress anyone but myself.

I should probably get one but there is a lot of discomfort when wearing one.

I feel that if the weight is manageable there is no need for one, even when Squatting.

Should I get one anyway???