Review: APT Professional Grade Dip Belt Dipping Belt
I used this belt for weighted dips and weighted pullups for about a year and a half (the stylish black model, which doesn’t seem to be available anymore). It’s a serviceable belt when you’re working with lighter weights (under 100lbs) but traumatized my tender little hips whenever I approached my 1RM for weighted pullups (at about 155lbs). Under the heavy weight, the leather part of the belt would get pretty painful on my hips and leave deep welts/bruises for a few days. Having said that, I really do like the way the belt loads and it’s very easy to load and unload weighted plates. I also like the way the chain crosses over in the front before going through the weight – it feels very stable. I recently upgraded to the Ironmind De Rigeur Dipping Belt, which is way better for going heavy.
