Your Lifting Belt Is Weakening Your Core: Here’s Why and How to Fix It
That lifting belt you wear on every set might be quietly sabotaging the deep core muscles responsible for protecting your spine during everyday life. While belts are proven tools under heavy loads, overuse can train your nervous system to rely on external support rather than developing genuine bracing capacity. Understanding when—and when not—to use one could be the difference between long-term spinal health and chronic lower back pain.