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.