Review on Dark Iron Fitness Weightlifting Belt - Premium 100% Leather Gym Belt for Men & Women | Perfect for Powerlifting, Strength Training, Squats or Deadlifts | Supports up to 600 lbs by Andrew Davenport

I am extremely satisfied with this belt. It is comfortable while being very sturdy and a great price. I went with the 4 inch wide option.Something that should be kept in mind is you have to remember that a weightlifting belt is not directly supporting your back, a weightlifting belt indirectly supports it by providing feedback to your core to tighten and make itself as rigid as possible. Holding your breath in conjunction with tightening your torso creates a lot of internal pressure in your core that turns your typically spongy center into a rigid and strong structure. This pressure and tightness allows you to lift or push heavier weight more efficiently and without injuring your spine.The take away, a weightlifting belt isn't going to make you feel like you are wearing Ironman's suit around your lower back. It will however keep your intra-core stable which prevents spinal injury and increases strength with certain lifts that incorporate a heavy load on your spine (squats, deadlifts, shoulder press, etc). So if you are looking for the proper support on your quest to lifting heavy, go with Dark Iron Fitness.