Having a strong brace is important for lifting heavy weights. It is a critical part of CrossFit, powerlifting and weightlifting. Not to mention just life. We use bracing when we move couches, pick up our kiddos etc.
Weightlifting belts are a performance aid that really helps us to create stiffness through our midline to lift more as well.
We did an entire video on it on our YouTube channel.
Knowing HOW to brace and use a weightlifting belt though is super important for our pelvic floors AND our performance. 50% of women pee when they lift heavy weights.
That is a massive number! But there is things we can do about it. We break it all down in this week’s podcast episode
If youre interested in learning specifica considerations for returning to bracing postpartum, check out our Barbells after Babies Webinar free.
Christina Prevett is a pelvic floor physiotherapist who has a passion for helping women with different life transitions, including postpartum care and menopause.
