Rip Toned Weight Lifting Belt for Men & Women - Premium Powerlifting & Bodybuilding Belt with Back Support - Ideal for Squats, Deadlifts, Bench Press & Strength Training - Perfect for Gym, CrossFit & Home Workouts

The belt is secured in two steps: first, the fit is chosen by wrapping the belt around the torso and then securing the first set of velcro pads. Next, a strap is wrapped around the belt, securing and tightening the fit. Once the second strap has been secured, the abdominal muscles can be pushed against the belt for additional support without fear that belt will give. The dual lock design is easier to put on and take off than a traditional belt clasp and is more secure than traditional velcro locked designs. Unless I put the belt on as tight as I am able to, I have not been able to make the belt give by pushing against it with my core. Like other belts that use velcro, it is susceptible to picking up dust and other debris which will reduce the locking strength over time. Overall, I regard belt's design favorably.The belt provides moderate support and allows enough mobility to perform complex compounds like the clean and jerk. This belt only provides a small amount of carry-through (which should be considered a positive in a training belt), so if you want to move very heavy loads, you will be better off using a thick leather powerlifting belt. For most people, this belt will be sufficient even more motions like the deadlift or the squat. I wear this belt while performing all of the aforementioned exercises.The build quality of the belt is acceptable. My belt has a few frayed fabric fibers. I trimmed them, and they did not continue to unravel. The belt has not softened or become less secure when used daily for two months (at the time of writing). At the price point offered, it would be disingenuous not to recommend the product to individuals in the market for a velcro lifting belt.7/6/2015 Update:After several months, my belt began to lose it's stiffness and had the tendency to give while performing deadlifts, squats, and during the catch portion of my clean. I was also able to make the belt give when wearing it fairly loosely and pushing my core muscles against it. I contacted the company asking if I want eligible for the lifetime warranty. The presumed owner of the company, Mark Pasay, replied promptly, requested my Amazon order ID, and then shipped the new belt in less than two business days. I have NEVER had a warranty filled so quickly or effortlessly. I have changed my rating from a 4 to a 5. RipToned is an exceptional company to do business with and have shown that they stand behind their product and their promises.