Strength · Legs

Belt Squat

A plate-loaded belt squat built for heavy lower-body work without loading the spine. The trainee clips a belt around the hips that connects via cable to a lever arm overhead — the load pulls straight down through the hips, letting the quads, glutes, and hamstrings work under serious weight while the lower back stays completely unloaded. The dual foot platforms accommodate stance variations from narrow to wide, hitting different muscle emphasis as needed. Plate horns at the top let the lever arm carry significant load; the open design lets the trainee step in and out without overhead clearance issues. Built for facilities that want a squat station capable of producing maximum lower-body load without the spinal compression of barbell variants — ideal for athletes managing back issues or training high volume.