137: The Improvement Season - Lifting belt for bodybuilding?

Today we're back after a short xmas & new years layoff, which you didn't notice at all ;) We'll be talking about our prep, lifting belts and how to get the most out of them and lacking front delts Timestamps: 44:46 How would you go about training around a lower back injury? 47:19 Any tips for how to effectively use a lifting belt on squat, bench, and deadlift? 53:33 I find my belt gets tighter after just a few sets on my session’s first compound lift. Is the exercise-induced stress being inflicted on the body causing water fluctuations that quickly? Or is it just due to our diaphragm working harder? 55:30 How would you structure mesocycles and deloads for gen pop clients that are only training 1-2 times per week? 59:00 If you did not progress at all during the last 2 years, say on bench pressing (6 years in the gym in total), stalling on a 100 kg 1 rm on 94 kg bw at 1.93m, how would you go about it? Change it up completely and hit the chest more with machine presses and less bench press or any other approach? 01:05:51 my front delts are lacking.. should i do front raises (less fatigue) or overhead presses to bring them up? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds1IwIhAD9c __ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices