Schiek Sports 2004 Lifting Belt - Weight Lifting Belt for Women And Men - Neoprene Nylon Weight Belt

I use this for water skiing, and it has helped a lot. I have seen other "water ski back braces" sell for a lot more than this one - and I'm glad I choose this before buying something a lot more expensive. The nylon material make it safe to use in the water. The sides are cut nice so that I can lean into the wake without it pinching me on the sides as some weight belts do. I feel that I have full range-of-motion with this on. Its a weight belt - so it didn't perform miracles - my back still will tighten up on long ski runs (especially on slalom) - however, it does help keep my back straight and I am not in as much discomfort as I use to be before using this belt.

I've been using this belt 3-6 days a week for the past 6 months and it's been amazing. It's a great starter belt for those not wanting something too heavy or for those not sure if it will really help. I have had back problems and I can say that during my heavy lifts it has saved me. I also compete in strongman and it was perfect for getting started. The only downfall I have is that I should have gotten a smaller size because the velcro strap was really long and practically didn't do anything for me. But it was probably my error or over time my waist became smaller so the belt seemed larger. Either way it still worked great and no real problems.

Seems legit, I guess. I have never used a back belt like this for weightlifting before. The athlete X by harbinger is wider in the back. These belts (I have tried a few) all seem to be quite a bit more flexible than I was expecting them to be. This one seems to be curved a bit better than some other ones I have tried. The sizing is off, they run somewhat large. I have to FULLY close the size medium to get any sort of a tight fit and I am a 32" pant size... I should get the small but I fear I might be too large for that one, who knows. I am 165 pounds and five foot eight. This belt on the positve is very lightweight and fits well even into a fairly small gym bag. It does provide support, just not as much as I thought it would.

This is the first nylon lifting belt I have used and I do like it alot. It fits perfectly -- I'm 5'11" 180lbs with roughly a 32" waist. The double velcro enclosure works well. With that said, the belt is very light and I would NOT use it for heavy deadlifts or heavy squats -- I'd prefer a tapered 10mm leather belt like an Inzer for that. This belt is perfect for my normal resistance circuit and works especially well on say a leg press where you need something to brace your abdominal wall against during the press. I especially like the conture of the belt.

Initial thoughts and advice (mine was size 31-36) , make sure when using a measuring tape on your waist at the navel. You pull the tape tightly. All the varience will be on how loose you leave the tape when figuring out the size, for me I got it about perfect. Mine was 37 loose, tight was 35. Due to body fat Fits nicely and more comfortable than the leather style ones I used before. I like it has no gap in from and wraps around waiste seemlessly

Having followed a vigorous exercise regimen - including weight lifting - for years, I've used several brands of support belts. The Schiek belt is the most effective and the most comfortable to date. Now I use it for all rigorous activities that involve lifting and standing for long periods of time on moving platforms such as sportfishing boats in rough seas like the Bering sea in Alaska. It is probably strange recommending a support belt as a fishing device, but this highlights the versatility of the Schiek belt of which I have several. It's pricey but definitely worth it.

Item returned for a bigger size. Chart sizes are wrong!

I got this a little over a month ago. I like the product a lot, but I've found the velcro is already splitting straight down where is it sowed into the belt. This is also causing the sewing to come up. At the rate it's unraveling, this belt will be useless to me within the month. I haven't been abusive to the belt and have only used the item 2-3 times a week at the most. Very disappointed in the craftsmanship, but the belt works well otherwise. I cannot even return the item as it's past the 30 day limit.

Dieser Bauchgürtel ist wirklich erstklassig! Er lässt sich leicht anlegen und sitzt perfekt, ohne dabei unbequem zu sein. Beim Training trägt er sich super angenehm und bleibt an Ort und Stelle, egal wie intensiv die Übungen sind. Die Qualität ist spürbar und macht einen sehr robusten Eindruck. Für jeden, der beim Training zusätzliche Unterstützung sucht, ist dieser Gürtel eine klare Empfehlung!

Good quality , fits well ,does a great job

I've been using this belt for several months and love it. No more buckle pitchers when squatting. I've used it for more complex lifts and found it to be really great, no complaints at all. Great shape prevents and discomfort. I use mine for crossfit style workouts and light Olympic lifts primarily. The belt can handle heavy weights for sure but it will depend on your core strength and form ultimately. Research the sizing and measure yourself with a tailor tape. Mine fits great.

Make my squat safer and better! Able to put on extra weight on the bar and still able to squat it!

Good quality belt with excellent lumbar support. It does seem like the belt is slipping especially if you wear one of those dry fit shirts but that’s just a feeling and the belt stays in place. I made a mistake of ordering to size per their specification and it turned out to be one size larger as I was the lower end of the size spectrum. So if you are in between sizes, please buy a lower size than a larger one.