We have been a long time admirer of the Belt Squat and Belt Squat attachment due to its efficacy in developing the leg muscles  without placing un-necessary stress on the assisting muscles meaning no dreaded lower back pumps and a potential increase in training volume. The Belt squat is also a must have when it comes to rehabilitation and training around current injuries or niggles that may be present.

The Lift & Press Belt Squat collection is growing by the Day! The belt squat attachments for power racks now come in two models both of which are fully manufactured by Lift & Press at our HQ in Powder Springs from locally 60mmx60mmx3mm sourced steel box section.

The Level Belt Squat attachment is simple and easy to use and is the perfect attachment to any squat rack. The Lever bel squat utilizes a hitch pin to enable the 2″ x 2″ x 11 gauge lever to easily pivot in an up and down motion with a 2″ loading pin welded onto the the construction so you can easily load weight plates.

The 2-Pin HD Lever Belt Squat utilizes the exact same heavy duty arm but is instead fixed with (2) – 2″ heavy duty loading pins to really load the weight on!

The goal of any good training program should be to progressively overload particular aspects or training variables from speed and power to something as simple as the size and volume of the quadriceps. If any athlete is to obtain that goal then they need to ensure they minimise any elements which may impede the maximum muscle development or the amount and frequency they are able to train!

The Belt Squat thus should be a staple in every well thought out training plan from the next cyclists stars to future Mr. Olympias! This is due to its ability to effectively train and recruit the needed muscle fibres within the leg muscles whilst protecting the lower back and core muscles from taking all of the strain.

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle within the body, hence, logic would say it therefore should be able to handle the highest load in regards to weight. However, the gluteus maximus is hardly ever trained to failure as in order to do so you have to also engage many other much weaker muscles within the core which play a key role in stabilising the body when performing the traditional squat movement.

This is what led the best Strength and conditioning coaches to develop and utilise the belt squat as it isolates the muscles within the leg when performing a squat allowing for a much higher load to be lifted and a far superior stress stimuli response in respects to motor recruitment and muscle development.