It is more about preserving my health. I want to be doing this for another 30 years, so even if it looks weak to have a belt (and knee sleeves) at 225lbs, I'm doing it anyway.
This is the belt I have and really like:
amazonAmazon.com : Iron Bull Strength Powerlifting Belt/Weight Lifting Belt - 10mm Double Prong - 4-inch Wide - Advanced Back Support for Weightlifting and Heavy Power Lifting : Sports & Outdoors
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C46QS4S?ie=UTF8&tag=couga-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B07C46QS4S[https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Bull-Strength-Powerlifting-Belt/dp/B078FMNCSW/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?ac_md=3-1-QmV0d2VlbiAkNTAgYW5kICQ3NQ%3D%3D-ac_d_pm&keywords=iron+bull+strength+belt&pd_rd_i=B078FMNCSW&pd_rd_r=f3f0ee19-cbea-4536-960b-bbefeafa5f15&pd_rd_w=vCHUI&pd_rd_wg=o5132&pf_rd_p=b2ad380d-6bd9-4a36-8752-eae3afb0a85c&pf_rd_r=ZMDM4G9XJCHFQR0EMA7R&psc=1&qid=1565881549&s=gateway]