Quads exercise
Belt Squat
Leg bend and extension for quads and glutes. The machine guides the movement and gives you stable support.
- Primary muscleQuads
- Also worksGlutes
- EquipmentMachine
- TypeCompound
- MovementSquat
- LevelBeginner
- Quads
- Glutes
- Machine
How to do the Belt Squat
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Fit the belt around your hips, step onto the platform and hook the chain.
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the handles only to keep your balance.
- Lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor, with the weight hanging between your legs.
- Come up by pushing through your whole foot, without pulling on the handles.
Muscles worked
Common Belt Squat mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Belt Squat, and how to fix it.
The belt sits at your waist instead of your hips.
Set the belt low, over your hips and the top of your glutes, so the load hangs between your legs.
You stand behind the anchor point and the load pulls you forward.
Position your hips right over the anchor point so the chain drops vertically.
You pull on the handles to help yourself up.
Use the handles for balance and let your legs do the lifting.
Alternatives to the Belt Squat
They work the quads with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Belt Squat work?
The Belt Squat works mainly the quads. It also works the glutes.