Best back support belts according to redditors

I suggest everyone in the trades should use something like this:

Valeo 4-Inch VLP Performance Low Profile Belt With Waterproof Foam Core And Low Profile Torque Ring Closure

https://www.amazon.com/Valeo-Performance-Profile-Waterproof-Closure/dp/B07CC6B62S/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_121_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=74CWMJQ3NKS5RFFNY0JX

I really like the Valeo belt for wods and olympic lifts. I've been using it for almost a year and its held up great.

Personally, I've got:

Shoes: Adipowers

Belt: Valeo

Straps and wraps: Nordic Lifting

Sleeves: Hookgrip brand

Some employers make their workers wear back braces You might consider asking for one, but you can also develop the musculature and body awareness to hold that part of the spine rigid as if you were wearing it.

I use this and it gets the job done for me

This is my favorite

https://www.amazon.com/Valeo-4-Inch-Performance-Profile-Medium/dp/B001QKCHVS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1475258142&sr=8-2&keywords=valeo

I am a 52kg lifter and wear a Valeo belt similar to the one you linked, in a size small. This is the one I have - I think the buckle is just different as mine has velcro. It should fit you pretty well in a size small with that waist measurement. I can jack mine down pretty freaking tight and my waist is 26 inches, so you would definitely be a small too. Fuck the price of those expensive leather belts. Also, if you ask me, the velcro ones are more low-profile than the leather ones because they dont have the buckle which could get in the way (obviously not QUITE as much as a powerlifting belt). Look at pictures/vids from higher level comps and you will see PLENTY of oly competitors using velcro style belts and other non-leather belts.

Bei uns im Büro sind diese "Sitzkissen" für Bürostühle in Zwischenzeit super beliebt. Ich hab kein so Ding, muss ich hinzufügen, aber die Kollegen schwören darauf. Sind dann so Dinger Amazon.

Bosu -- you can get them inexpensively at stores like Academy. I have the "mini" size one. I use it for several things: (1) using interval timer, stand on one foot on the bosu for 3 1-minute sets for each leg, (2) when you get good at that, do one-leg squats on the bosu, (3) flip it over (flat side up) and do normal squats while holding extra weight as needed. You'll find that you'll wiggle all over the place, and maybe fall off sometimes, until you get good. Just standing one-legged on the bosu will strengthen your foot, ankle, calves, knees, and hip, and especially in all the little micro-adjustment places that you need for stability.

You can do the same thing with a sissel.

Rubber bands: put band around your ankles and do side-shuffles and walk forward/backwards (move like a speed skater). Put them around your knees and do clamshells. Anchor a band in a door, stand on one foot, holding the free end of the band at arm's length and rotate your upper body against the tension of the band. Think wood chop exercise but standing on one foot so you put some beneficial torque on the knee and test its stability.

Movement exercises: sit on the floor (I have smooth wood floors) like you're in open guard, stretch your feet out in front of you, anchor your heels, and pull yourself forward; think like a butt-scoot, but using nothing but your glutes, hams, and calves. A bunch of normal calisthenics that work the leg chain (leg lifts, scissors, crazy legs, etc.). Lots of normal BJJ warmups are probably really good stability workouts.

Stretching: every leg stretch you can find. I found this book from the flexibility subreddit, and it's been amazing.

I'm really not sure where to find this stuff all put together, it's what I learned from my PT guys. I do this stuff about three times a week. Bosu every time, the other exercises I kind of mix in so I get to all of them once or twice a week.

Protection: I do wear knee braces, with the little silicone donuts in them. It helps a lot with impacts. Also keeps you thinking about knees and being careful and healthy.

Get one of those elastic back supports for warehouse workers.

For the feet, check out some plantar fasciitis stretches. I was once told by a coworker that if she does them at work intermittently (I had always just done them at home) that it really helped her throughout the day. When you get home from work elevate them, ice them, and rest them. I find these socks to be really helpful in icing. You can freeze a bottle of water and then roll it under your foot. You may also want to get some compression socks. I thought they'd be really uncomfortable, but they are comfy, just warm.

As for shoes, get a pair that when you push/pull on the toe/heel that they have not a whole lot of give. If the shoe is really flexible, it's not giving you a lot of support. I have inserts from a podiatrist (might be worth looking into), but I have heard amazing things about the Dr Scholls inserts (Where you step on the machine and it tells you what kind to buy - I read /r/talesfromyourserver and they recommend them over there all the time. You could check out their posts about shoes too - there are ones about shoes like every couple weeks and they have a lot of experience on their feet.

As far as your back - I'm not sure because I haven't had back problems, but make sure when you lift that you're using proper ergonomics - lift with your knees. Consider a lifting brace. Back injuries are no joke and anything you can do to avoid them could literally save you a lifetime of pain.

I dunno if this is safe or not so check with someone qualified first, but what about putting a weight belt underneath the point where your harness is digging into your gut. It should distribute the force the harness is exerting on your waist over an wider surface.

You could get something like this. It also comes in a 6" width belt as well.

Again, check with an expert because this may reduce safety somehow. The buckle may interfere somehow or also not be suitable due to digging in as well. The full harness is likely the best option available to you.

I'm just thinking out loud here, as I've never done a build like what you stated, but what about using back support suspenders and then attaching pieces to it using snaps or straps?

I got my 5'2 128lb girl this. She seems to like it and its cheap and fits well.

http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-4-Inch-Performance-Profile-Large/dp/B001QKCHW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397050333&sr=8-1&keywords=weightlifting+belt

Before investing in the inzer, I tried some of the belts at the gym and also bought a cheap belt off Amazon:

Valeo 4-Inch VLP Performance Low Profile Hand Washable Lifting Belt For Men and Women, Large, Back Support For Weightlifting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QKCHW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RoUnzbS374CF2

That gave me a good idea of my preferences.

This' n. No problem. Good luck bro

Valeo 4-Inch VLP Performance Low Profile Belt (Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QKCHW2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Cjyavb1R7RQ1C

I was shocked myself! I just have this cheap one I found on amazon... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QKCHW2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ended up working out great!

Hm. I don't know if size is really all that important.

My boyfriend has a weight lifting belt he recently started using. Since it's velcro adjustable, I tried it out for my deadlifts. Definitely noticed a difference. Probably going to steal it on leg day.

FYI: This is it.

I imagine something like this prob without the hydration http://www.amazon.com/Arsenal-5565-Hydration-Padded-Suspenders/dp/B0030T2TDE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1W18T2UWLXFAV&coliid=I14CWEFWE64HRV