This gym is sick

Strongman, pl and oly equip, champs workout here yet its still casual enough for qt's and casual lifters.

the golden ratio

Nice

Any recommendations on a lifting belt? Is it generally worth it to pay more?

I'd say it depends on what you do, a casual lifter doesn't require an incredibly thick and expensive powerlifting belt

Feel free to blast me, but I don't use my belt or straps.

I figure if I can't DL it raw, then I should't lift it.

-However, none of my lifts are particularly impressive.

I'm using a belt from now on, not that I don't think raw is good or anything, I just think it'll help me gain

I use a belt any time I'm above 80%

Got mired by a based yoked lifter wearing a Polish shirt w/ winged hussars today. Told me that I make my 315 deddies look easy (I usually lift 350 but taking it a lil easy on my back). Irish peasant genetics

@Tyler0317 *Please get this car off my legs!*
*Sure! Lemme get my chalk and belt.*

(Also, my lifts aren’t impressive either)

@Rogue Respect.

I Dead 275 x3, then my grip gives out and I drop the bar, lol

👆🏻315 gets me after 3-5. Gotta wrap it up.

@Tyler0317

Thanks brother

My best is 3 sets of 350 x4.

It's been a week since I tweaked a nerve in my lower back but I'm feeling great atm.

I don't use a belt or straps either but I've been heavily considering investing in some 🤔

Doing 3 sets of 4 at 350# with no belt or straps.

Bro, that phenomenal!

Thanks man 💪🏻

Hit 585 for 2 reps today on deadlifts after squats! Hardest set of my life

Hell yeah!

Impressive!

So, do I absolutely need a spotter for lifting or no?

No?

If you're just starting out, you should be lifting weight that you are comfortable with.

What beginner regimens do you recommend?

I recommend a push/pull/legs split.

Sometimes called a brosplit?

A mix of strength training and bodybuilding.

Depends on your goals.

Should I switch off between calisthenics and lifting? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? Is one "better"?

I do sprints/jogs/stairs, an Ab vidya and a cardio lighter weight kettlebell routine on non-lifting days.

Incorporate calisthenics into each lifting session instead

Or do both each day

One in the morning and one at night

The split session strategy like that is becoming very popular and has been utilized by very successful lifters for a long time

Hit the elusive triple bodyweight deadlift last night at 615lbs

@Nick-NJ 😮 👌🏻