The 10 Best Weighted Belts

Forget style or flash if you buy this offering from Spud Inc. (around $45) It's not pretty, but if you're trying to put up massive amounts of weight, there's no better option. The stitching is incredibly thick and the chain is heavy-duty — so you'll likely break before it does.

There are several features that cause this offering from Dark Iron Fitness (about $35) to stand out from the competition, including the facts that it's made from genuine leather and the company offers a lifetime warranty. Our favorite, though, is the strap it uses instead of chains.

The chain on the Rip Toned (around $27) is 34 inches long, which gives you plenty of clearance when you're on the dip machine. It also enables you to add even more plates to increase the resistance, if you're the type of lifter who really likes to show off at the gym.

You can add up to ten pounds onto the All Pro Power Stride (around $39) in quarter-pound increments, allowing you to gradually up the resistance without ever pushing yourself too far. There's a reflective strip on the back in case you want to wear it while jogging, too.

The 36-i chain on this model from DMoose Fitness (around $24) is incredibly thick, helping to boost the degree of difficulty on your pull-ups even more. That also keeps the weight securely fastened, so you won't have a 45-pound plate clatter to the floor when you're least expecting it.

The RimSports Premium (appx. $23) is made of cotton instead of nylon, leather, or other materials you typically find used in these things. This makes it strong and flexible, while also helping it wick away sweat during those last few sets of pull-ups.

Build up your raw strength with the Brute Belt (appx. $40), as the military-grade materials can hold up even under considerable weight. It has eight waist loops, so you can put the plate exactly where you need it for whichever lift you're performing.

The back of the Harbinger Polypropylene (appx. $27) is contoured to fit in the curve of your spine, giving you a little extra support even when it's not weighted down. It's remarkably easy to remove and attach the 30-inch chain as well, so your workout hardly ever has to slow down.

If you're worried about chafing, the neoprene on this model from Fire Team Fit (about $32) will let you push your muscles to the max without forcing your skin to pay for it later. It has a 300-pound weight limit — if you need more than that, you should probably start pulling plows.

Made of high-quality nylon, this option from Iron Bull Strength (about $40) is more than strong enough to handle however much weight you can throw at it. That material makes it extremely flexible, too, so it won't cut into your belly or hips while you're working out.