Rip TonedWeight Lifting Belt - Workout Belts for Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strength Training - Back Support for Men & Women - For Squats, Clean, Lunges, Deadlift, Bench Press

The belt is secured in two steps: first, the fit is chosen by wrapping the belt around the torso and then securing the first set of velcro pads. Next, a strap is wrapped around the belt, securing and tightening the fit. Once the second strap has been secured, the abdominal muscles can be pushed against the belt for additional support without fear that belt will give. The dual lock design is easier to put on and take off than a traditional belt clasp and is more secure than traditional velcro locked designs. Unless I put the belt on as tight as I am able to, I have not been able to make the belt give by pushing against it with my core. Like other belts that use velcro, it is susceptible to picking up dust and other debris which will reduce the locking strength over time. Overall, I regard belt's design favorably.The belt provides moderate support and allows enough mobility to perform complex compounds like the clean and jerk. This belt only provides a small amount of carry-through (which should be considered a positive in a training belt), so if you want to move very heavy loads, you will be better off using a thick leather powerlifting belt. For most people, this belt will be sufficient even more motions like the deadlift or the squat. I wear this belt while performing all of the aforementioned exercises.The build quality of the belt is acceptable. My belt has a few frayed fabric fibers. I trimmed them, and they did not continue to unravel. The belt has not softened or become less secure when used daily for two months (at the time of writing). At the price point offered, it would be disingenuous not to recommend the product to individuals in the market for a velcro lifting belt.7/6/2015 Update:After several months, my belt began to lose it's stiffness and had the tendency to give while performing deadlifts, squats, and during the catch portion of my clean. I was also able to make the belt give when wearing it fairly loosely and pushing my core muscles against it. I contacted the company asking if I want eligible for the lifetime warranty. The presumed owner of the company, Mark Pasay, replied promptly, requested my Amazon order ID, and then shipped the new belt in less than two business days. I have NEVER had a warranty filled so quickly or effortlessly. I have changed my rating from a 4 to a 5. RipToned is an exceptional company to do business with and have shown that they stand behind their product and their promises.

Excellent belt, good quality I use almost every day

Pretty good, sometimes it digs into my ribs a little bit as it doesn't quite taper off enough at the sides for my build. I have a decent size beer gut that this belt cuts into when I breathe in and brace my core for a heavy deadlift. I got into the bad habit of just belly busting the belt off (basically I would undo the smaller velcro piece then release the built up core pressure which made my abs go in and my belly shoot out) after a big PR and one day I noticed that the velcro was destroyed. It still works because the smaller velcro is intact but I'll probably have to get a new belt relatively soon. It was a good beginner belt for me as I worked up toward intermediate weights for about 12 or so weeks. I also found it really helps me stabilize on overhead presses.

This is a review of the RipTone 4" lifting belt. Bottom line a very good product especially for the price.It's been several years since I owned or used a lifting belt but I knew I didn't want the leather belt and buckle style belt again. Sure they work and are probably the go-to belt for serious lifters but that's not me. They weren't the greatest for comfort and were a little cumbersome to adjust on the fly. So that basically left me with a nylon and velcro style belt. What caught my eye about this belt were the hip notches. From previous experiences with belts, I didn't like the belt digging into my hips when trying to squat because they restricted me from going into a deep squat and it often ended up changing my form...not something I wanted.These arrived on time and were as expected as you'll see in the pictures. The packaging was a nice little surprise and it had me believing this was a good purchase. Needless to say, when I tried them on for the first time, I just loved the overall fit and support. I've used it now for a week and am very happy.If you're looking for a nice nylon and velcro style belt, you should really consider this belt.

OK for the price - Best for light to medium weight workouts or where mobility is needed. The 4" width provides side to side mobility but if you are pushing heavy weights , doing squats you may want to get a 6" width type with added thickness and lumbar support. The Velcro is heavy duty and seems like it would last. I wear a 32-33" ( men's adult not teenage) pant size and ordered the Large belt size as they said to measure over top of your workout clothes ( which came out to be more like 34-35 ) and the large fits me fine. I think the Med. would have been too small. I may look for a heavier / wider belt for heavy/leg workout days.

This is a great belt! I'm a 5'7" 135lbs woman (I got the small) that lifts a lot and I've been using this belt on leg days. I like the support and it seems pretty sturdy! I'm surprised at the reviews that mentioned it falling apart. I think they must have the wrong size or are using it incorrectly. I hit a deadlift PR last weekend using it so I'm pretty happy! There is Velcro where the belt breaks (at the front when wrapped around you) and on the top of the belt for the red strap to attach to. Between both Velcro attachments, I don't think this belt will be "falling apart" any time soon. The only thing I don't like about it is that it is a little difficult to get off in a hurry. You have to unattach the Velcro holding the red strap down, then the Velcro actually holding the belt onto you. It is a small complaint though and doesn't really bother me much. Some people might find it frustrating after a particularly heavy lift and want to relieve themselves of the tightness of the belt quickly, but even then it isn't much of a big deal, an extra 2 seconds compared to a lever belt.

This belt has aided my back allowing me to lift and feel secure! I would recommend this belt to anyone. I am not a pro by any means just someone who enjoys keeping fit. Thank you for your product.

The customer service for this product was the best I’ve ever had, the seller went above and beyond to make sure of 100 percent fit and that I was happy with the product. From someone who works out everyday this belt was fantastic, I used it today on the squat rack and it really helped support my back and was very comfortable. I highly recommend this seller and the product.

Great product, very sturdy, well made and just as good quality as some of the big brands. The support it gives is just as good as leather belts. If you fancy giving something different a try. Give this a go. You won't be disappointed

Buon prodotto!

Good belt at a good price. Wife used it a couple of times now and is very satisfied. Fit is a advertised and is comfortable to use.