Burning Sensation lower Abs.

[jamiepilot77]

I have a cheap belt that I got at Dick's Sporting Goods. Using weights that I've lifted without the belt with no problems I get a burning sensation in my abs just below the belt (The belt isn't fully tight). I'm wondering if I had a decent belt if I would have this problem.

[Ben Moore]

When you bear down do you have any protrusions poking out of your abdomen? Does this happen any other time? Where is it exactly below your belt?

[jamiepilot77]

No protusions and it doesn't happen without the belt.

[DrDudley-Robey]

Start with the basics - look and see if the belt is made out of or treated with something you have an allergy to.

[Travis Bell]

it could be your belt is moving around on you and chafing your stomach a little

[Invain]

Do you have red marks? When I use a belt the bottom edge kinda bites into my belly sometimes and leaves a bit long red mark.

[Ben Moore]

Do you have red marks? When I use a belt the bottom edge kinda bites into my belly sometimes and leaves a bit long red mark.

You use a belt???!!! CHEATER!!!:moon:

[Invain]

You use a belt???!!! CHEATER!!!:moon:

Ha! You caught me man. I forgot chalk last week and even used straps :eek:

[bill]

I think it's from about to pop a hernia. I have had the same the sensation hurts (burns) Only with the belt on also. Only thing I can say adjust the position of the belt. Keep the abs tight when lifting, just wearing a belt tight, you still need to concentrate on the core muscles.

[RedSpikeyThing]

Same thing happened to me and the doc said it was a strained abdominal. I did no lower body work for ~2 weeks and it seemed much better, but it still comes and goes.
Unless there is a pinch mark (looks like a hickey) then I would doubt your belt has anything to do with it.