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Does wearing a back support belt increase a persons weight-lifting potential?

April 26, 2017BELT increase persons potential support wearing

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Does wearing a back support belt increase a persons weight-lifting potential?

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A. The theory is that wearing a back support increases intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), which is supposed to better support the back and abdominal muscles when lifting. However, there is very little scientific information to support this. For more detailed information, see Lab Safety Supplys EZ Facts document No. 221.