Harbinger PolyPro Dip Belt Review

Similar to the Altus Nylon Dip Belt, this is a budget dipping belt that isn’t a good deal if you’re a serious lifter. Like other budget dip belts, the chain is way too short for comfortable exercise with larger plates. The largest plate you can get on this thing without getting too close to your crotch is a 35 lb plate and that’s only if you have a small waist.  If you put on a 45 lb plate, you’re probably going to jam your crotch, or worse, pinch your junk with the plate & thigh if there is too much movement during the exercise. That is definitely not something you want to worry about as you’re concentrating on your reps. Also, the chain doesn’t hold up with really heavy weight and could snap if you’re planning on doing hip belt squats or if you’re an advanced lifter that uses huge weights for dips/chins.

Also, the design of the belt doesn’t make for a comfortable workout. First, the material used for this belt isn’t rigid and doesn’t have a lot of padding. This means that the belt bends into your body and digs into your hips if you can manage to get heavy weights added (70+lbs).  There are also comments about the material digging into trainer’s backs with this belt.  However, if you’re not going to be using heavy weights the belt should be comfortable for lighter loads. Second design flaw is that this belt may slide off of skinny trainers but will be uncomfortable for larger trainers.  If you’re not somewhere in the middle (31”-32” waist) then this belt could give you uneasiness during your workout making your focus on the positioning of the belt instead of your reps.

One positive thing about the belt is that it’s made of polypropylene which is an extremely durable and rugged material that is also resistant to many chemicals. The belt will hold up for a long time and won’t be eroded if it happens to get exposed to something nasty in your garage.

Basically this belt or the Altus Nylon Dipping Belt will do just fine for a lifter looking for a budget belt who doesn’t need to add a lot of weight his/her dips & chins (less than 60 lbs). If you need a more robust belt that can handle more weight with no problem, then look into APT or Shihan.