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ATX® Squat Belt - 140 - Squat weight belt
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ATX® Belt Squat Option
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ATX® Belt Squat Machine - Squat machine
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Belt Squat: The supreme discipline for strong legs and a strong core
The belt squat, also known as the belted squat, is an extremely popular exercise for working the legs, glutes and lower back. This variation of the squat offers a variety of benefits and is suitable for both beginners and experienced fitness enthusiasts.Why Belt Squats?
- Low strain on the spine: Unlike the conventional squat, the belt squat does not involve carrying a barbell on your shoulders. Instead, you wear a hip belt to which weight plates are attached. This relieves the strain on the spine and reduces the risk of injury during training.
- Isolation of the leg muscles: Belt squats specifically target the leg muscles, especially the quadriceps, hamstrings and adductors. This makes them an ideal choice if you want to train your leg muscles in isolation.
- Improved posture: This exercise promotes core stability and strengthens the lower back. Strong core muscles can help reduce back pain and improve posture/body stability
How do you perform the belt squat?
- Equipment: You will need a belt squat belt and a weight bar with weight plates.
- Preparation: Buckle the belt around your hips and attach the weight plates to it. Make sure the belt fits well.
- Execution:
- Stand in the middle of the weight bar with your knees slightly bent.
- Hold the handles of the bar for extra grip.
- Lower your body by bending your knees as if you were going to sit down. Keep your back straight.
- Go as low as you can without touching the ground and then slowly push yourself back up.
- Repetitions: Perform 3-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions for best results. The number of sets or frequency can be increased as needed.
Variations of the Belt Squat
- Weighted Belt Squat: By adding weights to the belt, you can increase the intensity of this exercise and gain targeted muscle mass.
- Unilateral Belt Squat: This specifically trains one side of the body, which helps correct imbalances in the body and improves stability.
- Belt Squat with Kettlebell: A kettlebell can be used as resistance to allow for a variety of movement patterns and intensity levels.
The advantages at a glance
- Isolation ability: Belt squats allow you to specifically train the leg muscles, which leads to good muscle growth.
- Gentle on the joints: Since there is no strain on the spine, this exercise is gentler on the joints than conventional squats.
- Core strengthening: The need to keep the torso stable during the exercise effectively trains the core muscles.
- Variability: The different variations of the belt squat ensure a constant challenge.
- Back pain relief: The exercise can help relieve back pain by strengthening the core muscles and improving posture.