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Belt squat

Squats loaded at the hips, so your back gets a rest.

How to set it upPicture · 3 steps
Belt
  1. 1Clip the belt around your hips
  2. 2Stand with feet on either side of the opening
  3. 3Stand up to unrack, then squat with an upright torso

New to it? Pick a weight you could lift about 15 times and do 2–3 sets of 10–12, resting 1–2 minutes.

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