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After the last back day, and wondering about the weight belt issue, I suddenly developed something of a mental block against doing things like GoodMornings and serious squats until I get a decent belt. The belt I ordered from EliteFTS came, and it was amazing. Unfortunately, it was too small. Given the sizing chart on their website, I was just on the border between L and XL. Being foolishly optimistic, and not knowing how to make the decision correctly, I went for the L. This is a serious weight belt made of industrial hard rubber tread, covered with stiff leather. I could get it on, but started freaking out when I couldn't remove it after 20 minutes. Too stiff, prongs too long, rubber too inflexible, not enough overhang to get some good pull. I calmed down and did finally get it unbuckled; however, I had no intention of repeating that drama in the gym. I sent it back for an exchange - XL this time. I hope it arrives before I leave town.

At any rate...here are tonight's numbers.

before a major injury tells me, "Oh...I should have been wearing a weight belt when I tried that!" I'll have to do some research on that one. I own a weight belt, but just never thought I needed it. I asked one of the head trainers at Gold's, and got an answer of, "I don't know, but it's a good question. I'll ask around and get back to you." That's the kind of response I like to hear, and gives me a lot of respect for the person delivering it.

At any rate, here are today's numbers:

Sunday, April 13, 2008 - Back

Exercise	Cory	Matt
BackExt (M) / Deadlift	150 x 15 x 2	205 x 8 : 205 x 10
Assisted WG pull-up	45 x 8 : 45 x 6 @ wt=230	85 x 10 : 85 x 7 @ wt=230
Seated cable pull	240 x 10 : 140 x 20	160 x 10 x 2
Bent-over barbell row	135 x 15 x 2	135 x 12 x 2
Lateral raise	70 x 12 : 80 x 12 (M)	20 x 20 x 2 (DB)
Posterior deltoid deck	115 x 12 x 2	115 x 12 : 115 x 5
RCStackSet	7.5 pounds	5 pounds
TOTAL	22,190	16,670