Frequently asked questions
Weightlifting belts for squats, deadlifts and Olympic lifting. A belt gives your core a rigid surface to brace against, which raises intra-abdominal pressure and stabilizes the trunk under load. It works with your bracing, not instead of it.
The two options
Venta is the more supportive hybrid. A 4 inch profile with an EVA foam core, a nylon-reinforced shell and a stainless steel self-locking buckle. Light enough to keep on through a whole session, sturdy enough for heavy days. The 4 inch width meets IWF and IPF standards.
X-Prime is lighter and more flexible. 5 inches at the back tapering to 4 at the sides, EVA foam core. The taper is the point: full width where you brace, narrower at the sides so you can still hinge and cycle a barbell without it digging in.
Sizing
XS to XL. Federation rules change, so check the current rulebook for your event before competition day rather than taking a product page's word for it.