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Belt Squat

MachineCompoundEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Quads, Glutes

Also adductors

You need

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Belt squat setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
Belt
  1. 1Belt around your hips
  2. 2Squat deep with an upright torso
  3. 3Great when your back needs a break

Most common mistake

Shallow reps.

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Research
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 80
Target tension · 35%4/5
Loaded stretch · 25%4/5
Progression · 20%4/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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