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Inzer Belt in Canada

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Inzer Belt in Canada

Hey guys,

I'm looking to get an Inzer lever belt without having to pay the ridiculous duty charges. Ordering from Inzer directly is working out to around $140 with shipping and duty in and that seems a bit much for a $90 belt. Anybody know of any Canadian sites that sell it or a way to get it closer to MSRP?

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I got a quick response letting me know black medium size belts are coming in about two weeks and other colours in about 5 weeks in case someone else is interested and looking as well.
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You guys know how to figure out what size to get? do you go smaller? so if you're like a 30 - you'd go for the 26-29 instead of the 30-33?
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Ticco wrote: You guys know how to figure out what size to get? do you go smaller? so if you're like a 30 - you'd go for the 26-29 instead of the 30-33?
You would get a medium. I would try to measure your size closer to your mid-section / belly button area if possible to see if a large may suit you better.

But if you're waist 30 now and plan on slimming down to 28-29" waist then stick to medium.
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you better be deadlifting at least 4 plates if you need a belt as expensive as that. Inzer belts are the *****, I hate people seeing with belts and deadlift only 2-3 plates, minimum should be 3.5 plates.
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mikenogo wrote: you better be deadlifting at least 4 plates if you need a belt as expensive as that. Inzer belts are the *****, I hate people seeing with belts and deadlift only 2-3 plates, minimum should be 3.5 plates.
I disagree. Belt should be used when form starts to break down since how much you lift is relatively affected by your body weight. A 150 lbs person isn't going to be lifting 4 plates unless he's had some time training.
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Stretchy wrote: I disagree. Belt should be used when form starts to break down since how much you lift is relatively affected by your body weight. A 150 lbs person isn't going to be lifting 4 plates unless he's had some time training.
fair enough, but at the same time that usually means you need to improve your core, deadlifts and squatz are CORE heavy, im 150 and i can deadlift 3 plates x5 reps for 3 sets without a belt
weighted crunches are your friend.
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Ticco wrote: You guys know how to figure out what size to get? do you go smaller? so if you're like a 30 - you'd go for the 26-29 instead of the 30-33?
You don't wear belts on the waist. They go around 'your gut'
You need to measure the circumference, usually, at your navel.
If I were you, I wouldn't order a 'smaller' size.
Most people I know, myself included, who came to their point in training where they benefited from a belt, witnessed the reverse.
People who lift heavy squats and deadlifts will likely see an INCREASE in this circumference - and not necessarily because of belly fat (which is obvious).
An increase in the abdominal musculature and lower back muscles will also make you move to the next largest hole in your belt.

I suggest before you think you need a belt, look up what a belt does, doesn't do, and how you're supposed to use it.
People think it 'supports' your back, spine, etc - that's why you see those kinds with a wider back section? Garbage.
They're used to increase isometric pressure of the abdominal wall, and having a belt helps you to increase that pressure with positive feedback.
That increased pressure then supports your spine (e.g., Valsalva maneuver), which should be held during the lift.
And yes, a belt can be TOO tight if you cannot create an effective contraction (and likewise, too loose is not effective either).

Look up info from Mark Rippetoe on the topic, if you want to use a belt properly. A lot of poor info out there. Especially from 'bro science'
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I totally agree. I have been lifting religiously for three years and am only now investing in a belt as my dead lift and squat have gotten to the point where core stability would be beneficial. I didn't use a belt as I wanted good base core strength and only plan on using it during my heavier sets that are closer to max effort for me.
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cycro27 wrote: I totally agree. I have been lifting religiously for three years and am only now investing in a belt as my dead lift and squat have gotten to the point where core stability would be beneficial. I didn't use a belt as I wanted good base core strength and only plan on using it during my heavier sets that are closer to max effort for me.
I don't want people to get the idea that you need to be lifting for years before you get benefit from a belt.
If you follow a typical strength routine, for instance, where there is progressive loading every workout, the weight might be heavy enough to warrant its use in a matter of months.
Also keep in mind it doesn't weaken 'your core' - I simply DO NOT do any ab work and I have abdominal musculature because as the weight gets heavier, with squats and deadlifts and presses, for instance, you will naturally build that as well, they are supportive to those compound lifts. Because the belt is not supporting anything, just aiding in positive feedback for a contraction, the contraction will be EVEN GREATER with a belt than without (think about squatting with a broom stick, versus a loaded barbell, there is a difference because of the feedback).
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onlineharvest wrote: I don't want people to get the idea that you need to be lifting for years before you get benefit from a belt.
If you follow a typical strength routine, for instance, where there is progressive loading every workout, the weight might be heavy enough to warrant its use in a matter of months.
Also keep in mind it doesn't weaken 'your core' - I simply DO NOT do any ab work and I have abdominal musculature because as the weight gets heavier, with squats and deadlifts and presses, for instance, you will naturally build that as well, they are supportive to those compound lifts. Because the belt is not supporting anything, just aiding in positive feedback for a contraction, the contraction will be EVEN GREATER with a belt than without (think about squatting with a broom stick, versus a loaded barbell, there is a difference because of the feedback).
We can agree to disagree lol. FYI belts are back in stock!
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onlineharvest wrote: on what?
I misunderstood what you were saying, I thought you said that beginner SHOULD us a belt.
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cycro27 wrote: I misunderstood what you were saying, I thought you said that beginner SHOULD us a belt.
Oh. :)

But technically someone who is training as a beginner, yes, they may use the belt.
For instance, when squatting as a beginner, in a strength based routine, systemically adding 5 pounds every workout, 3x/week, you will quickly enter "belt" territory.
It doesn't help to offer up an arbitrary number as to WHEN to use a belt, etc
But training in this way will invariably mean that you will likely start using a belt within months of starting that program.
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Come to think of it, a belt would actually encourage someone to create the inter-abdominal pressure from the get go as well, as long as they don't have the "protect your back" misconception. I know when I started I didn't push out on my belly at all =/
onlineharvest wrote: Oh. :)

But technically someone who is training as a beginner, yes, they may use the belt.
For instance, when squatting as a beginner, in a strength based routine, systemically adding 5 pounds every workout, 3x/week, you will quickly enter "belt" territory.
It doesn't help to offer up an arbitrary number as to WHEN to use a belt, etc
But training in this way will invariably mean that you will likely start using a belt within months of starting that program.
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If you are planning on competing in powerlifting in the IPF, I would wait on buying an Inzer due to the inconsistencies with the rules of their new approved equipment list.

If not, go for it lol.
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Stretchy wrote: If you are planning on competing in powerlifting in the IPF, I would wait on buying an Inzer due to the inconsistencies with the rules of their new approved equipment list.

If not, go for it lol.
Yeah not competing lol. The belt came ridiculously quick. I'm in Ontario and it came in two days.
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cycro27 wrote: Yeah not competing lol. The belt came ridiculously quick. I'm in Ontario and it came in two days.
Huh, that's awesome. I thought there was a huge lag time with Inzers because they make them when they get the order.

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