Coach's Pick

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Rogue Ohio Lifting Belt vs. SBD 10mm Lever Belt

Buy this

Rogue Ohio Lifting Belt

Rogue

$145

See it at Rogue Fitness

Not that

10mm Lever Belt

SBD

$310

Both are 10mm leather and 4 inches wide. The Ohio braces a heavy squat just as well and costs $165 less. Keep the difference for squat shoes or plates.

You keep $165.

Prices checked October 26, 2026. Rogue Ohio Lifting Belt in stock at Rogue Fitness as of October 26, 2026 (tan, sizes S to 2XL listed).

Why the coach picked it

  • Same core build: both are 10mm thick and 4 inches (10 cm) wide, so you get the same thing to brace against on a heavy squat or deadlift.
  • $145 vs. $310. You won't brace $165 harder.
  • The single-prong buckle moves a hole at a time. Wear it snug for a 1RM, ease it off for a barbell complex.
  • Rogue makes it in Ohio from vegetable-tanned USA leather.
  • Rogue sizes it in ranges from 21" to 45". Measure snug where the belt sits, not your pants size, and you'll only need to buy one.

When the other one is the right call

If you compete in IPF, USAPL or USPA powerlifting, get the SBD. Same if you want a lever's fast on and off without giving up hole-by-hole adjustment.

Side by side

Rogue Ohio Lifting Belt10mm Lever Belt
Price$145$310
Thickness10 mm (+/- 1 mm)10 mm
Width4 in10 cm
ClosureSingle prong bucklePatented gliding lever
LeatherNatural vegetable-tanned USA leatherBritish cowhide, black oiled finish, red suede interior
Made inOhio, USASheffield, Great Britain
Federation statusNot statedIPF approved; USAPL/USPA compliant

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