Listener Q&A: What Are the Risks and Benefits of Using Weightlifting Equipment? | Ep. 56

In today’s episode we fielded a listener question about the pros and cons of the use of lifting equipment such as belts, straps, and shoes.  We discuss the existing research in the area as well as our own experiences and some of the thought processes that go into making these decisions for yourself.  Enjoy the conversation and thanks for listening! If you found this podcast valuable, the best way to say “thank you” is to share it with others and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Want to be a part of the show? Leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/move101 We’ll feature and answer your questions on-air in future episodes. Contact us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Move101Pod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/move101podcast/ Listen to full episodes and clips on YouTube at Move 101 Podcast   If you are looking for high-quality 3rd party-tested supplements, we recommend TrueNutrition.com  Using our discount code “Move101” will allow you to get 5% off any order - try the Chocolate Fudge Brownie! https://truenutrition.com/p-947-rbghsoy-free-whey-protein-isolate-1lb.aspx When you buy something using our links we may earn a small commission. This is free for you and helps support the show – thank you!   Time Stamps (may vary slightly by platform)   (01:18) Introduction (02:20) Listener Question (03:25) Belt Education (06:25) When to Wear a Belt (07:45) Performance Benefits and Research Support (11:25) Artificial Overload Cost:Benefit Ratio (17:15) What Are You Training For? (22:10) Don’t Use Tools to Mask Injury or Immobility + Discussion of Lifting Shoes (27:07) Lifting Straps and Kinetic Chain Weak Points (32:44) Using Straps Properly (33:03) Conclusion   Featuring Rocky the Rooster Extreme Energy by MusicToday80: https://soundcloud.com/musictoday80/r... Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg