Pros and Cons of Nylon Weightlifting Belts

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Pros and Cons of Nylon Weightlifting Belts
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• Nylon weightlifting belts are famous for the
  comfort they provide during lifts. Nylon belts
  are great for Olympic weightlifting because they
  provide enough support to the core without adding
  any extra pressure. Nylon weightlifting belts are
  also recognized due to the vast assortment of
  closure systems it provides to select the best
  belt according to your weightlifting preferences.

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Pros and Cons of Nylon Weightlifting Belts

• Pros
• A nylon weightlifting belt is considered a good
  starting point for beginners due to the comfort
  it provides during lifting because of its soft
  material.
• The belt easily contours to the shape of your
  body allowing you a greater range of motions
  without pain or rigidity.
• It offers several closure systems like Velcro and
  buckles, and the nylon belt comes in a wide
  variety of designs, shapes, and sizes.

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• Cons
• The Velcro is not long-lasting and reliable when
  you use it consistently for heavy weights.
• The nylon lifting belts do not provide great
  support to the core and lower back as compared to
  the leather lifting belts.
• The greatest risk of nylon lifting belts is the
  fact that they are prone to rip or break during
  deadlifts and squats putting you in the danger of
  a distressing injury.

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The Difference Between Leather vs Nylon Lifting
Belts

• Material and Construction
• The leather lifting belt is made of several
  layers of leather, enclosed in a single or double
  stitching that makes it durable and stable for
  heavy weightlift workouts. The leather belt is
  thicker and more rigid.
• Whereas the nylon lifting belt is more flexible
  and has a thinner material that sits comfortably
  on the lifters torso. The nylon lifting belts
  come in a variety of styles and varied stitching
  patterns.

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• Buckle System
• The leather belt comes in three options,
  single-prong, double-prong, and levers.
  Triple-prong leather belts are also available.
  The buckles and prongs are made of stainless
  steel making them durable and persistent. The
  pronged belts end has pre-made holes that can be
  adjusted easily, and the lever buckles are
  pre-fixed and tailored to your fit.

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• The nylon belts also have stainless steel
  buckles, the straps are either made of pure nylon
  or a cloth bend and can be easily adjusted to the
  torso. There are no pre-made holes and the nylon
  belt can be pulled tighter because of the soft
  material used. Nylon belts differ in rigidity
  levels following the belt width and straps.

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• The Use
• Mostly, the powerlifters, weightlifters, and
  strongman competitors opt for the leather lifting
  belts because of the strong support and stability
  it provides to the core. Athletes consider the
  powerlifting organizations also while selecting
  the types of equipment. Usually, no more than a
  13 mm thick belt is allowed.

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• The nylon lifting belts as compared to the
  leather belts are flexible and versatile. Nylon
  belts are for dynamic lifters like those in
  CrossFit, recreational lifting, and functional,
  and fitness athletes. A nylon belt is also a good
  weightlifting option for beginners because it
  provides ample support without inhibiting the
  movements.