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Rogue 3 lifting belt vs 13mm Powerlifting belt

Written by Pascal Landshoeft | Jun 22, 2020 4:00:00 PM

Rogue 3 lifting belt vs 13mm Powerlifting belt

This is a comparison of the Rogue 3 Ohio belt and the 13mm Powerlifting belt including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details

Rogue 13 mm Powerlifting belt

The Rogue 13 mm powerlifting belt is an IPF approved version of the Ohio belt from Rogue. It provides extra thickness and stability and comes in at $123.55. If you want to learn more about other options from Rogue you can read my Article "Which rogue belt to buy". 

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Overview of the powerlifting belt

 
 

The Rogue 13mm Powerlifting belt was the first Rogue belt especially aimed at powerlifters. The belt is IPF approved and can be used in competition. The leather has been vegetable tanned and the belt is handcrafted in the USA. It is finished with double stitching and the color is black. Suede on the inside of this belt prevents it from slipping during heavy attempts. The belt closes with a normal buckle with a single prong. The belt is 13mm thick and 4'' in width. It weighs 3.35lb. 

 
Pros of the powerlifting belt

 

This is the belt for serious lifters who do not want to use a screwdriver to tighten their belt. Everything about this belt is one step up from the Rogue Ohio belt to tailor to the needs of powerlifters. The design is simple and robust. Everyone in your gym or family can use it without having to adjust it. This is a great piece of leather for anyone who is serious about powerlifting.

 
Cons of the powerlifting belt

 

13mm thickness is not always ideal for dynamic lifts like the snatch and clean and jerk. This belt provides stiffness which is good for powerlifting but might be a hindrance for Olympic lifting. In addition, it might also not be the best option for very small or compact lifters. Broad and thick belts have a tendency to dig into the rips of the lifter and leave marks and cause discomfort during the lift.

 
Alternatives to the powerlifting belt

 

A good alternative to the 13mm powerlifting from Rogue can be the lever belt. It comes in at $20 more but provides a speedier option to get it on and off in a tight way. If you are more of an all-around lifter or crossfitter you probably want to look at the Rogue Ohio or Rogue Ohio Premium belt instead

Rogue 3 Ohio belt

The Rogue Ohio 3'' belt can be had for $94 from Rogue. This belt is a good option when the 4'' leather belts dig into your ribs. If you want to know more about the Rogue belt assortment read my article "Which belt to buy from Rogue" in which this overview was originally published.

Overview of the 3 belt

 
The Rogue 3'' lifting belt is a slightly smaller variation in the Rogue Ohio lifting belt. Rogue uses the same vegetable tanned leather to produce this belt. The width of this is 3'' while it is 10'mm thick. IT comes with a double prong buckle in a bright zinc finish. The Rogue branding has been placed on the loop and the back, As with most Rogue branded products this belt is manufactured in Columbus Ohio by American hands. 
 

Pros of the 3 belt

 
This is the lowest priced Rogue leather belt made in the US. If you want to grab a good piece of leather but not pay more than $100 this is the one to go for. The smaller width can also be beneficial for smaller lifters.  For powerlifters, this might be a viable second purchase after a 13mm belt especially to train the bench press.  Some lifters also prefer a smaller belt on deadlifts for less pinching.
 

Cons of the 3 belt

 
The 3'' will not provide as much support for squats as its bigger brothers and sisters. The double prong design also does not help for ease of use. These belts are fickle to get in and out of. You have to weigh up the pros and cons of each option you have. If you are a bigger lifter you might want to invest a bit more money for a more upmarket belt.
 

Alternatives to the 3 belt

 
If you are looking for a smaller belt for Olympic weightlifting the Ohio Oly belt might do the trick for you. If you are an average male who wants a great all-purpose lifting belt go for the Rogue Ohio belt or Rogue Premium Ohio belt. Powerlifter can choose the IPF approved 13mm Rogue belts instead. 
 
 
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