Element 26 Self-Locking Weight Lifting Belt | Premium Weightlifting Belt for Serious Crossfit, Weight Lifting, and Olympic Lifting Athletes| Lifting Belt for Men and Women | Workout Belt for Lifting

Lets start with the most important thing about getting a belt for working out, and that's the size. Do NOT go based off your normal jeans size. Be sure to measure! That said, this is without a doubt the best weight lifting belt I've ever used. I have tried the Valero ones with a plastic buckle and velcro. I've tried the double metal fastening ones, and all sorts of other ones. But, each belt has always had an issue. Whether it was the buckle being in in the way, holes giving way, stretching, velcro fraying and coming undone - those things happened. So far, this belt - which is used 3 times for sure and a 4th day a week if I'm going heavy on certain lifts - has stood up to literally everything I have thrown at it. That list: Squats, front squats, deads, sumo deads, cleans, clean and press, rack pulls, bent over row (the Valero buckle used to piss me off on thins one especially), military press, and a whole host of dynamic weighted exercises you want the back support for.It hasn't slipped, it hasn't come undone, and it hasn't loosened in the slightest bit. It is just as rigid and secure as it was the day I ripped open the Amazon box it came in.My favorite thing is how the belt locks. You look at this and think "there is no way that simple thing will lock the belt into place." You'd be wrong. You are dead wrong in fact. There is absolutely no play in the belt once it's locked in. And the only way you're getting any sort of looseness out of it is when you undo the velcro yourself.Absolutely worth every penny, and for any gym rat, it should be the belt of choice.

Loved this belt! I have used quite a few belts over the past few years and this one is top notch! I notice that all too often belts that rely on velcro alone quickly lose the stability they can provide an athlete because the velcro simply doesn't hold anymore. Not this belt! The self-locking buckle makes me feel secure; I have boosted confidence in my lifts and CrossFit workouts. I used this belt at a competition this past weekend that had weightlifting movements and powerlifting movements and also some metcons, I USED THIS BELT FOR ALL OF THEM! This was great because I could quickly loosen the belt if I did not need it for a movement but would not risk it totally falling off my body. I know that it is suggested to turn the belt around to get the buckle out of the way for olympic lifts, but I didn't even think that this was necessary, and I'm only 5'0 tall! Super comfortable.I cant wait for you guys to come out with more gear!

3/5/19So the belt I had was an XL you'd say I was a 285-295lb powerlifter build and I had finally decided to lean out after injuries, car accidents, spinal problems, rehab, recovery and now it was time to focus on bodybuilding mode and just dropping weight, I used the belt RELENTLESSLY and its saved my back numerous times.Until It got TOO big! (with the 2nd belt they sent me! (thanks again buds!) so I had a back-up regular 2 pronger that I had lying around that I could use.. well I'm already down 6 notches.. and I'm looking toward RE-Investing and upgrading to a smaller belt! :D whenever I pay some bills off and have money for it!I cannot say enough GREAT things about this company and this belt. I've even recommended and given the info on this belt to strangers at the gym that came up asking me about the belt ~ You cannot go wrong with this belt, as long as you follow the sizing instructions and measure as they mention. You can rely on this belt! Beginner intermediate or advanced!Cheers and remember, fitness is a lifestyle ~*note : I had 7 bulging discs, 4 lumbar and 3 cervical from being rear-ended at 60+mph by a mustang gone wrong. I've gotten back to rack-pulling 500+lbs and I now have some functional scoliosis ~ this belt gives me peace of mind that I can do this indefinitely. (well the next one when I upgrade ;p )Time to get those abs and striated pecs!FrankOrange CountyAnaheim, Ca----Absolutely phenomenal customer service. I had a problem with my first belt and they replaced it. Just wow. I stand by this belt! I've done close to 600 lbs with this protecting my back. Had a bad car accident a few years ago and now have scoliosis and I believe and trust this belt every rep.Extremely convenient and I even wear it to keep my lower back warm. Hell you know how it is with random back tweaks. This has saved me a number of times with those random occasions.Thank you!!!Update: people have started asking me about this belt in a few of the different gyms I've gone to and I'm recommending it left and right.Got a traditional belt in the car thats collecting dust because of this Element 26 belt!

I'm not a big, power-lifting gymtimidator. But I do put in 75-90 minutes 5 to 6 days each week at my gym. A lot of circuit training, some days focusing on particular parts of the body. I'm always looking to try new workouts and exercising to improve my mental and physical health. As I have continued to incorporate more dead-lifting and heavier weights in some of my workouts, someone suggested I try a weight lifting belt. Not wanting to have a giant leather belt and buckle around my torso as I'm 5'8 155lbs, I looked for something that would be less intrusive. The size, weight and comfort of this belt are ideal for someone who has never worked out with a weight lifting belt before. It helps stabilize you with heavier weights and removes some of the stress you can put on your lower back in certain movements. The combination of the buckle and velcro keeps the belt in place and its thinner width helps for shorter guys like myself. Very impressed and satisfied with this belt as I will continue to use it on my heavier days at the gym and know that it will help me improve on my growth in my workouts.

I’ve had this belt for a few months now. I use it for heavy lifts during CrossFit sessions or when we have barbell class.I wanted to buy a good belt that had plenty of support as prolapsed 2 discs in my lower back 10 years ago.After doing lots of research I decided this was the belt for me.To be completely honest I wasn’t 100% happy with the belt at the start. I watched all the videos of how to secure it by looping it through first then velcroing it down. That’s the way I was using the belt. I found that I couldn’t get the belt tight enough and then once I had finished my lift trying to loosen the belt was equally as difficult. It was just very frustrating.After a few weeks of frustration I started to just put the belt through the first roller and pull tight like all other belts. PERFECT!!! Maybe if I was going for that one HUGE lift I might double secure it, but I honestly don’t think it needs it. The Velcro seems to be enough to keep it in place with comfort and ease of removing to also.Love this belt now.

I got this belt to use when I am training after work as my main lifting belt is too big to carry around.I'm sort of between sizes so got a medium however when I was using it I didn't really feel supported like I was in my leather belt.I spoke with Element 26 and they exchanged the belt for a larger size to allow me to try it out.The larger size is perfect for me and works a treat.This is a great fabric belt and even better customer service.Couldn't recommend highly enough.

I have worn many belts over the years from leather to nylon and this so far is my favourite.Leather belt are sturdy and for 1/2 reps okay but anything more and they are uncomfortable and even restrictive. Nylon belts are a lot more comfortable but under max performance you tend to hear the Velcro slip, making that almost tearing noise that removes any confidence.So with regards to the Element 26 self locking belt it’s the best of both worlds. It’s very support for what ever kind of rep range/ Max 1 rep lifts you are doing but at the same time you almost forget your wearing it as it’s that comfy. The self locking mechanism takes a few attempts to get it right when you first use the belt but once you have it’s very easy and releases between sets very quickly.So well done on designing a belt that for me covers all bases.

So I took up CrossFit this year and decided I needed a new belt to assist when going heavier with some moves (the thick leather one I was previously using got in the way).Bought this after seeing reviews and put simply it was a brilliant decision. The belt is so comfortable and easy to put on plus the self-locking mechanism is so simple but so effective, brilliant idea! The belt design itself is comfortable and supporting during lifts, whether that’s squats DL or snatches!When the first belt came I’d ordered one size too big but contacted the company directly and they were more than happy to help, sent me a replacement in a smaller size straight away! Just brilliant service all around.If you’re contemplating getting it then contemplate no longer and just buy! I’ll be recommending to all my friends

The packages came in high quality. I personally like the product as its light and literally can protect my back. The belt size is fit perfectly for my 34”. The only problem and I find it annoying something is it can take you sometime to where it. Other than that it’s a good weightlifting’s belt

I really like this belt, not to mention the lock mechanism is so clever. It is easy to fold and place in the gym bag. I used it for heavy lifting as well and I can honestly say it feels great and offers great back support as well. I hope it will last, time will tell. All in all, I am very happy with the purchase I have made.

I took a punt on this belt after finding it in a review, listed in the top ten weight lifting belts.I researched it a bit and watched the short video and decided to take a punt as it’s so affordable (won’t say cheap as it’s not cheaply made).Absolutely love the feeling of compression and support that it gives around my abdominals, especially when squatting. I do like to wear it a little tighter than suggested though but that’s my preferenceI’d highly recommend it.

I normally use a powerlifting belt when I'm in the gym but needed something smaller and lighter for CrossFit.Easy enough to use and looks the part. Locking system ensures it doesn't loosen when being used. I also like that it's the same width all the way round as I don't like belts that are larger at the back. I can get more tension against belts like these saving me a bad back.Good investment well worth the money.

With this Belt I'm able to get a really tight/secure fit which really helps for Strength sessions but its also great at giving support during a WOD.I though the Self-locking might cause some issues but its really easy to release, and its great because you don't have to mess around too much to get a really tight and secure fit during workouts.Highly recommend it.

This is THE belt🙌🏽 I’ve struggled finding my size due to a very small waist and this fits well tight, and can even go tighter! It’s got such good and firm support, doesn’t move around, doesn’t hurt or dig into your lower back during movements, and super easy to strap on and off. I’ve been using it for the past 2 months now and it’s honestly been the best, I’ve hit more than 2 PRs with it! I’d HIGHLY recommend, feels almost exactly like the rogue fitness Schiek belt just more affordable!

All round excellent product. Well designed and constructed.I work in furniture delivery in a multi-drop capacity, with some very heavy items. After tearing a disc some years ago I find a support really helps stave off repeat injuries.With this as a quick release, I wear it fully threaded but very loose for virtually the whole day and its unnoticeable.When we have an especially heavy item, I quickly crank it tight and it gives fantastic support. It is then a couple of seconds to loosen right off again.Fantastic upgrade from the neoprene ones I used before.

This is my first ever belt, so I have nothing to compare to but it has been working well for me so far. It is well made and immediately comfortable. My only issue is that I found its wider than I expected. I am pretty sure I measured myself properly but if I lost any weight I would need a new belt. However, I would happily buy this one again in a smaller size.

Great belt for lifting. Looks and feels comfortable and the locking system is sturdy. The company sent an email to show how the locking system worked, which is great for newbies, although simple enough for pervious users to work.

I held off for months and months buying a belt as I couldn’t decide which one to buy, I’m glad I landed on this one in the end. A lot more comfortable than my previous belt but more effective too, and I think it’s an awesome price for such a high quality belt

The belt was bought as a present for my grandson and the small size was perfect for his 28 inch waste . we can’t make an assessment of the belt because we’ve only had it a short time but delivery and after sales service have been excellent . So far very pleased