Rogue Ohio Lifting Belt
The Rogue Ohio lifting belt is the best value for money option you can obtain from Rogue at $110. If you want to know more about other Rogue belts read my article "Which belt to buy from Rogue" for an overview in which this review was originally posted.
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Overview of the Ohio lifting belt
The Rogue Ohio lifting belt is the workhorse of the belts available from Rogue and the longest in production from Rogue themselves. This was my personal first purchase from Rogue and they did not disappoint. The leather is from the US and worked on in the house. Rogue uses the vegetable tanning process to deliver high quality, well-finished leather. The belt is 4'' wide and 10mm thick. It comes with a single prong buckle. The colors are brown with white stitching and a silver buckle.
Pros of the Ohio lifting belt
This is the belt to get when you are serious about your training, but do not know yet in which direction it will take you. This belt will last, is safe and will last you for a lifetime. It is also not overpriced and still affordable. It is the best value for money option on Rogues roster. You will not be disappointed with this belt.
Cons of the Ohio lifting belt
The Rogue Ohio belt is not IPF approved so it can not be used in a powerlifting meet. If you want to use your belt in powerlifting and want it from Rogue you need to opt for the 13mm version or the lever belt. For small lifters or for Olympic weightlifting it might be too cumbersome to use.
Alternatives to the Ohio lifting belt
Small lifters might want to opt for the 3'' version of the Ohio belt to avoid that the belt will dig into their lower ribs. If you want to outfit a gym with belts you also might want to consider the Echo belt as you can get two of these for the price of one Rogue Ohio belt. if you can afford to spend $20 more, you can also go for the Premium Ohio belt.
