'I'm in love': Amazon shoppers rave about this weight lifting belt — and it's nearly 50 percent off today

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Strap this on for extra support. (Photo: Amazon)
Strap this on for extra support. (Photo: Amazon)

Strength training is an important way to tone your muscles and stay healthy, but you can accidentally wreck your back when you lift heavier weights. That's where a weight lifting belt comes in.

These belts can help stabilize your spine while you lift, so you can focus on crushing your next workout — not your back. In fact, the right belt can give you a little extra power, strength and support so you can lift even more than you would without one.

Don't have a strength training belt in your gym arsenal? Well, just for today, Amazon has slashed prices on the top-rated Dark Iron Fitness Weight Lifting Belt by nearly 50 percent!

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And even those without Prime get free shipping on orders of $25 or more).

$26 $50 at Amazon

It folds up easily to stash in your gym bag! (Photo: Amazon)
It folds up easily to stash in your gym bag! (Photo: Amazon)

This belt means serious business. For starters, it's made from 100 percent genuine buffalo hide leather, so it's tough enough to stand up to a lot of repeat use. Despite its toughness, it's flexible and comfortable enough that you feel the support without it digging into your body.

Just a heads up: It has a 600-pound weight limit. So, if you're planning to lift more than that, you'll need to get something else.

The belts come in five sizes, ranging from extra small to extra large, allowing you to find the one that's right for you. Each belt is 4 millimeters thick and 4 inches wide, for plenty of support.

Once your belt arrives, just strap it on, secure the double tongue buckle and lift away.

This belt has built up an army of fans who rave about how much it helps them in the gym.

"This belt has become my favorite lifting belt," a five-star fan said. "It fits snug and gives plenty of support. I like that it's sturdy but soft so there is no break in time. It was comfortable and supportive the first time I used it. ...It doesn't dig into my ribs and there's plenty of holes to get just the right compression."

A fellow happy customer said that their gym routine "has been improved by 100 percent" due to this belt. "I wear it when I'm doing back/arms and/squats but also lower. I remember while doing calf extensions, like something was pulling a lil in my back BUT....not any more!! I'm in love🥰🥰 I'm so excited to hit the gym with my new belt."

Again, this sale is only for today. Don't miss your chance to get this top-quality belt at a serious discount!

$26 $50 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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