Mr. Schiek personally helped me customize my Carbon 3004. I wanted a belt like the one Ms. Olympia, Cyd Gillon had made for her because it is narrow enough at the waist to accommodate my short torso. Other belts cut into my waist. He also sent me a waist trainer. I like to slough off the superficial adipose water while supporting my lower back with a belt during training to decrease my waistline and prevent thickening of the waist by NOT recruiting my abs during training. I train my abs separately after my workout without belts, waist trainers, and no weights to keep abs strong without thickening my waist. Thank to John and his team for making a product that gives me the confidence to lift heavier while protecting.
My order arrived in time record, recommended forever.
Very comfortable and supportive.
This belt gives you back and abdominal support for heavy lifting.
I o ok urchased two MODEL 3004 POWER LIFTING BELT, blue and red
Good quality
Amazing belt, fits well and is secure and provides the right amount of feedback for lifting. Highly recommended.
Took a little bit to find the sweet spot for the belt in my body (having never used a belt before), and it felt really great. I much prefer this over the 2004, being more solid and feeling more secure.
I contacted the company to ask for information regarding the differences in their belts, and they responded promptly with detailed information to answer my questions.
Highly recommend this belt and company.
before I talk about the belt, I would like to thank the EXCELLENT Customer service. As I am located in Dubai, UAE shipping options were not available. I had emailed the info email in hope of locating a local dealer and got a reply from John Schiek assisting me to find the local distributor here, Not only did he point me in that direction, but also introduced the sales team from 'PowerMagicNutrition' who helped me buy the belt. Full marks for the follow up and email responses.rnrnNow for the belt, very sturdy and well made, needs breaking in for sure, and rolling it up on both directions and putting under a heavy object overnight, Bed or sofa would do the trick. The belt will hurt you if you haven't tried on a power-lifting belt before so be ready for minor bruises on those heavy squats and deadlifts. Great investment if you are into heavy lifting.
Hands down the best weight lifting glove out there. Third pair I have owned. I lift 3-4 times a week and you just can't wear these out. Each pair lasted over three years.
Great belt to use in CrossFit!!! Much better fit and more support than with any leather belt!
I've been training seriously over 27 years and throught out that time I have owned many many belt. From the crazy expensive belts to the cheap local sports store belts. I've owened single prong double prong and even lever style belts from low profile to hardcore 4 inch powerlifting belts that feel like a cast around your waist. In my honest opinion this Schiek powerlifting belt is in many ways the most comfortable and at the same time just as supportive of a belt as any of those others that I have ever used. I personally own the 3004 not the 3006 model. I'm 5 feet 8 inches tall I hear that the 3006 works better for people that are taller? No digging into your ribs or hips no pain or discomfort at all just real solid support when you need it and extremely comfortable. Give this belt a serious try I promise you wont regret it!