Background-46 yo, 6ft, 190lbs, in pretty good overall health. I had back surgery/laminectomy of 3 lower vertebrae for stenosis about 15 years ago. Helped a lot with sciatica and spasms. Had been doing squats since high school days. Havent worn a weight belt for squats after surgery as never really done "heavy weight" on squats after my surgery, doing sub 300lbs on squats on my heavy days.
Question is, would wearing a weight belt help prevent injuries and stabilize my back should I start to go up on weight on my squat days? I know there are 2 camps on pros/cons on belts.
Question is, would wearing a weight belt help prevent injuries and stabilize my back should I start to go up on weight on my squat days? I know there are 2 camps on pros/cons on belts.