Ive been doing belt Squats for so long, and every single point you have raised i have ran into, especially the land mine style of squatting.. so your way of doing it is by far the best way ever love it and thank you so much...
I've never had to do belt squats in my life, a regular barbell squat was always more than enough for me. But I'm training my buddies now and they both have lower back problems so regular squats are off the table and I've been looking for alternatives and this might be very helpful. Thanks a lot!
Tried your version of this today and man I can't thank you enough. It really wasn't hard to get set and the movement is a great variation. I could feel it much more in the quads. Other guys were looking at me with a bit of "squat envy" lol Thanks again dude.
Wow man, just watched this video and immediately went to the garage to try it. Works perfectly! Just injured my shoulder and can’t load any weight on my upper body at all for a while. I’m so happy I can still do squats like this! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hell ya man! I have a powercage and a Landmine attachment but didn't want to build blocks or have the space taken up. This is awesome! And I don't have to buy anything else. You rock man. Looking forward to this weeks second leg day. God Bless!
@TheStrengthClassroom you got it broski thanks for putting it out for us. I've seen one or two of your other videos before and they're great. I'll be watching way more now. 🙌 👊 💪
I was searching for different belt squat machine designs to possibly fabricate one for myself. You sir just saved me hours of work. Legs are smoked without my back being so much as tired. Thank you very much!
Just found this video and it’d a god send; baby sitting a lower back injury and really didn’t feel like spending 200$ + on a belt squat attachment. Thank you for this!
You're a genius! It took me hours of browsing for different options before finding your video, but well worth it! Set up: 2 minutes Cost: $zero Functionality: A++
I was walking around my gym today hopelessly looking for ways to set up belt squats for tomorrow's lower body day. This is an amazing ser up. I am excited to try it.
You just saved me $200 and this is a much better exercise! I almost bought the revolt squat attachment and was looking for reviews on it but came across your video. Thx!!! This is a genius idea.
ive been using the landmine technique...this looks way superior! will give it a shot! thanks. btw the best belt for this is the SPUD belt squat, its amazing!
@@TheStrengthClassroom ive been doing it for months now works great! i love how the elevated fulcrum puts more load so I need less weight than a landmine. It s so cumbersome to raise the landmine. Also the angle means the the plates don't hit the grounds. You really nailed it with this one thanks!!
Capital idea my good man! I tried it! Excellent solution! I used a vehicle jack stand under mine with the landmine and although it works fine it is a pain to set up. The up starting position on your method is the key. It really makes things simple and takes the stress off.
I tried this for the first time today on my half rack, set up was very simple -just put the bar on the safety bars, same height as bench press.I used a regular powerlifting belt whith a chain hooked on the buckle because that's all i had but it was perfect and felt better than the expensive belt squat machine in my local gym.I'm 6'1 and I felt like the depth was perfect when the plate hit the floor.This really worked out great on the first try, a thousand thank you's.
I love you. I was just killing myself over how the hell am I going to elevate myself enough with my loading pin to do these; I realized that your set up will probably work with my bench pins
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED!!!! Now could you help us creatively replicate the function of a glute drive machine at home? Something easier to set up than a hip thrust
i do it with a strong trekking back pack with multiple locks and clips to hold it together around my waist, just put dumbells and whatever weights you have in it and you're good to go.
Genius! I've been doing that landmine variation between my legs but damn it's limiting in range f motion and getting into it is difficult, I am going to try your variation next leg day, thank you!!
I invented an adjustable height land mine that can be set up with the fulcrum higher. This way, you can set up like your power rack version, and take a step over using a block, or start from the bottom
Thanks for sharing! I just bumped into this video as I’ve been playing around with belt squat setups in my garage gym recently. I’ll have to try this one out next. Cheers
I like it, but I made one with a 4x4 and just drilled a hole in the back part of the 4x4 to run the safety bar on a squat rack thru it. I attached a 1 inch black iron pipe on top with a flange and 2 eye bolts on the front for the belt and it works perfectly. I support it with a 4x4 with an attached handle. Painted it black. Less than 30$. Love it! I can only get about 225 on it so I did order the bells of steel belt squat. I could get more weight on it if I ran the iron pipe thru the 4x4 horizontally but I wanted to able to go low on certain days.
If belt squats at home were a life or death thing, you're a lifesaver. I badly need these to improve my relatively weak quads, and now hopefully have a solution.
You're one smart dude! I have degenerative disc disease and was about to buy a bunch of other stuff to be able to do belt squats but so glad I found your video! Sharing!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video for us, it's a brilliant idea and suits my set up very well. I've been doing a lot of deficit deadlift and good morning volume on my lower days, so this movement is a very valuable tool for getting some quad/abductor work in when my back is already fatigued.
I took a 2 x 10, a pulley and two 32" cables and built a platform that allows me to belt squat both 200 lb weight stacks of my functional trainer. It works really well for my age and strength , the only downside is I have to start from the squat position
I’ve tried it on my half rack. I would definitely recommend that anyone trying this needs to have the power rack or cage bolted to the floor. A landline attachment bolted to said rack or cage would be ideal. No counter weight needed and offers a little more safety.
The Strength Classroom I haven’t put enough weight on it to tip over. With that being said, we’re using it outside of the manufacturer’s intended use. So, bolting it down adds an extra measure of safety. I just lean on the side of caution.
I was planning on using the landmine way and thought about buying plywood to make two plyo boxes to elevate myself, but this is a much better and effective way!
@@TheStrengthClassroom just tried them man did 3x10 with 2 plates felt great no pain in back and quads were pumped big time..gonna do these in combination with a smolov bench until my back heals up..I can honestly say I think my legs will be stronger by the time my injury heals..just subscribed to your channel..thanks again
I do my belt squats using the front end of a t bar row machine much like the last version in the video but much safer. I'm 70 and using the belt squat to work my way up and build confidence in higher levels of leg training.
did belt squats the other day. great exercise. was my final exercise after doing leg extensions tof failure for a few stes- i do pre exhaust training. Was able to put 5 plates a side on it for up to 10 reps . Great stimulation of glutes.
I just bought this type of belt for my home gym. Watching lots of videos on how to do a squat set up. But I have been doing donkey calf raises with it. Those are super good, I’ve never worked out my calves that well, so if I could just come up with a squat set up, it’ll be perfect.
Great video. I have both a question and a comment. First my question. Why is it important to have the far end of the bar angled upward on the rack? Also, how do you determine how far upward? One peg? Two pegs? Thanks Comment: In regards to counter balancing the weight with one or two plates on the non-squat end, I simply used cloth daisy chains (from IronMind - rated at 3,000 lb strength) looped around the bar and the catch arm or safety peg end and secured with a carabiner. That holds it securely from flipping up. Also, for good measure, I placed a rack peg just above it for added security against the bar flipping up. This works for me especially since I don't have many extra 45s lying around to use for counter balancing so this is a good option for that reason as well. Also, it negates your concern about the counter balance plates bumping into the rack itself while squatting. I was hoping to take a photo of it and send to you however it doesn't seem to allow sharing photos here in the comments. Thanks again for your inspiration. 👍🏼
Thank you! I bought a great Spud belt, and haven’t figured out how to use it for last 6 month....been doing landmine version but you’re right it’s awkward and limited motion range. Will defo try this tomorrow
Mate thanks very much! I’ve been battling to find a good belt squat variation that isn’t uncomfortable and frustrating or even dangerous to set up. Got myself a spud inc belt squat belt and two big boxes. But it was tough to load heavy enough safely. Your variety seems so logical and easy to setup. Thanks again!
@@TheStrengthClassroom I live in Los Angeles and there is no word of when the gyms will open again, but for now I will be using a squat belt with my two 50 lb kettles attached for squatting.
I have a board with an eye hook in it for isometric exercises. I'm going to run/attach the cable through that and I'll be able to have the resistance directly below me. Or just high-rep a kettlebell
@@TheStrengthClassroom Cable wise I could only do the one you talked about in the video (the leant back one). But I think kettlebells work well enough for now.
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I've been training nearly 40 years, and I'm always open to learning new things, but this is one of the best idea I've heard in a long time , cheers
I was super proud of myself when I came up with this idea! So it means alot that people find it as useful as I do!
I gonna buy a belt like this tô do pull up and this kind of squat. Great!
Did this in my gym today any everyone was looking at me crazy til they saw me in motion. Great alternative to belt squats.
Attaboy. Glat you like it.
Thank you, 10+yrs of lifting and I never would of considered this variant.
Thanks brother. I think its pretty cool as well.
Seriously thank you! I have a back injury and these still allow me to squat, plus you saved me a lot of money!!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
Just tried this!!! Loved it and my back popped in a good way. Like a chiro adjustment. Great leg pump. No back pain. Thanks for making this video
Glad to hear brother!
Great to hear brother!
Blew out my lower back with squats, going to incorporate this while re-habilitating
Thanks man
Shit I hope this helps!
Ive been doing belt Squats for so long, and every single point you have raised i have ran into, especially the land mine style of squatting.. so your way of doing it is by far the best way ever love it and thank you so much...
Yep I was amazed when I discovered this solution.
I've never had to do belt squats in my life, a regular barbell squat was always more than enough for me. But I'm training my buddies now and they both have lower back problems so regular squats are off the table and I've been looking for alternatives and this might be very helpful. Thanks a lot!
No problem glad you like it!
Tried your version of this today and man I can't thank you enough. It really wasn't hard to get set and the movement is a great variation. I could feel it much more in the quads. Other guys were looking at me with a bit of "squat envy" lol Thanks again dude.
Thanks man. When I came up with this it became a gamechanger for me.
Wow man, just watched this video and immediately went to the garage to try it. Works perfectly! Just injured my shoulder and can’t load any weight on my upper body at all for a while. I’m so happy I can still do squats like this! Thanks so much for sharing!
No problem Jordan!
Hell ya man! I have a powercage and a Landmine attachment but didn't want to build blocks or have the space taken up. This is awesome! And I don't have to buy anything else. You rock man. Looking forward to this weeks second leg day. God Bless!
Thanks for watching brother. Glad you liked it.
@TheStrengthClassroom you got it broski thanks for putting it out for us. I've seen one or two of your other videos before and they're great. I'll be watching way more now. 🙌 👊 💪
Can't believe didn't think of this myself.... well done!!
Thanks man
I agree this is the best variation. Thank you for sharing this simple yet effective technique. Big thumbs up :-)
Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you found this useful.
Nice one Phil
I was searching for different belt squat machine designs to possibly fabricate one for myself. You sir just saved me hours of work. Legs are smoked without my back being so much as tired. Thank you very much!
Hey Will I am glad to hear that!
I have been doing your version since the 90’s. It always was a great leg movement.
Awesome to hear people have been doing it for that long.
Has the clip holding the chain on ever slipped off?
Just found this video and it’d a god send; baby sitting a lower back injury and really didn’t feel like spending 200$ + on a belt squat attachment. Thank you for this!
Glad you liked it buddy
You're a genius! It took me hours of browsing for different options before finding your video, but well worth it!
Set up: 2 minutes
Cost: $zero
Functionality: A++
Thanks alot
I was walking around my gym today hopelessly looking for ways to set up belt squats for tomorrow's lower body day. This is an amazing ser up. I am excited to try it.
Thanks brother! Let me know how it goes!
Man, the set up was so easy. My quads and abs got lit up so hard from these belt squats. Can't tell you how much I appreciate you.
Awesome that is great to hear!
This video saved my back during quarantine-when the gyms were forced to closed.
Glad to hear brother!
You just saved me $200 and this is a much better exercise! I almost bought the revolt squat attachment and was looking for reviews on it but came across your video. Thx!!! This is a genius idea.
Lol i have the revolt fitness belt squat attachment i think it's great but this is a great substitute
You are awesome!
Time, Space and Money saved!!
Just subscribed
Thanks bud!
Absolutely, an inovative idea. Keep sharing more such ideas 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
ive been using the landmine technique...this looks way superior! will give it a shot! thanks. btw the best belt for this is the SPUD belt squat, its amazing!
Thanks alot. Let me know how it goes when you try it!
@@TheStrengthClassroom ive been doing it for months now works great! i love how the elevated fulcrum puts more load so I need less weight than a landmine. It s so cumbersome to raise the landmine. Also the angle means the the plates don't hit the grounds. You really nailed it with this one thanks!!
Most underrated fitnessvideo on youtube. Thx very much
Thanks bro! Very glad to hear you think so highly of my channel. This made my day.
Best I’ve seen so far! Well done
Thanks alot! I really appreciate the positivity!
Going to try this tomorrow you deserve a pat on the back and a sub!
Thanks brother!
You just saved me a terrible weekend of DIYing my own belt squat lever arm! Thanks buddy
No problem buddy
this beats all of the other methods. Thank you for helping me save my back and become a stronger bike racer.
No problem brother
Saved in my favorites :)
Thanks Monica!!
Genuinely seems like an excellent idea. I thank you for sharing it. I’m sorry the rest of your TH-cam ventures did not go the way you wanted. 💪
Glad you liked it!
Just started looking into ways to belt squats after my lower back flared up. Just tried it today and it was great! Saved me so much money. Thank you!
You are welcome Brandon!
Capital idea my good man! I tried it! Excellent solution! I used a vehicle jack stand under mine with the landmine and although it works fine it is a pain to set up. The up starting position on your method is the key. It really makes things simple and takes the stress off.
Really glad you liked it my man
I tried this for the first time today on my half rack, set up was very simple -just put the bar on the safety bars, same height as bench press.I used a regular powerlifting belt whith a chain hooked on the buckle because that's all i had but it was perfect and felt better than the expensive belt squat machine in my local gym.I'm 6'1 and I felt like the depth was perfect when the plate hit the floor.This really worked out great on the first try, a thousand thank you's.
Great to hear my man!!
You just saved me $3500 since I had a belt squat machine in my cart. Awesome video!
No problem buddy!
My Rogue Monolifts came in last week and using them for your variation was amazing. Not having to step out helps tremendously. Thanks a lot man!
That sounds even better than the way I do them.
Super creative! Thanks!
No problem Matt! Glad You Liked it!
I love you. I was just killing myself over how the hell am I going to elevate myself enough with my loading pin to do these; I realized that your set up will probably work with my bench pins
Ya the loading pin is a common substitute. I feel this is 100x better.
Yes. I have everything I need to do this. And it makes the most sense.
Great! Let me know how it goes
This is an awesome variation. I put another safety on the squat side to hold on to and no more back pain.
Glad you liked it. In my updated video I added the safety to hold on to
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED!!!! Now could you help us creatively replicate the function of a glute drive machine at home? Something easier to set up than a hip thrust
Awessome to hear! And no nothing as of right now
I never comment on videos. This idea is absolute gold!! I’m usually just hanging weights from my belt and standing on blocks 😢
Thanks Shawn let me know how it goes
i do it with a strong trekking back pack with multiple locks and clips to hold it together around my waist, just put dumbells and whatever weights you have in it and you're good to go.
Great to hear my man. When there is a will there is a way.
@@TheStrengthClassroom thankyou, i have been suffering from chronic back pain and belt squats are the best way i could lift more than just bodyweight.
this is amazing idea.
Thanks alot. I hope you find it useful!
Hands down the best version. Smart
Thank you sir
Genius! I've been doing that landmine variation between my legs but damn it's limiting in range f motion and getting into it is difficult, I am going to try your variation next leg day, thank you!!
Awesome! Let me known w how it goes!!!
I invented an adjustable height land mine that can be set up with the fulcrum higher. This way, you can set up like your power rack version, and take a step over using a block, or start from the bottom
Nice!
I'm training with 30 deg scoliosis and that video helped a lot, thank you
Glad to hear brother!
Thanks for sharing! I just bumped into this video as I’ve been playing around with belt squat setups in my garage gym
recently. I’ll have to try this one out next. Cheers
Thanks Adam let me know how it goes
I like it, but I made one with a 4x4 and just drilled a hole in the back part of the 4x4 to run the safety bar on a squat rack thru it. I attached a 1 inch black iron pipe on top with a flange and 2 eye bolts on the front for the belt and it works perfectly. I support it with a 4x4 with an attached handle. Painted it black. Less than 30$. Love it!
I can only get about 225 on it so I did order the bells of steel belt squat. I could get more weight on it if I ran the iron pipe thru the 4x4 horizontally but I wanted to able to go low on certain days.
I wanted to get the bells of steel one. But the price has gone up way too much.
Never seen this set up for a belt squat before. Very creative. -David
Thanks alot I appreciate it.
If belt squats at home were a life or death thing, you're a lifesaver. I badly need these to improve my relatively weak quads, and now hopefully have a solution.
No problem my man! Glad to save your life. Narrow or slightly wide it still smokes the quads. You can even do lunges with this variation as well.
You are an anabolic stimulus engineer! Thanks so much for this!
No problem Tim!
You're one smart dude! I have degenerative disc disease and was about to buy a bunch of other stuff to be able to do belt squats but so glad I found your video! Sharing!
Glad it helps!
brilliant!
Thanks brotha!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video for us, it's a brilliant idea and suits my set up very well. I've been doing a lot of deficit deadlift and good morning volume on my lower days, so this movement is a very valuable tool for getting some quad/abductor work in when my back is already fatigued.
No problem brother. That is exactly what I was looking to achieve with this.
You just saved me so much money. Thank you!!!
No problem my man. Glad I could help!
borderline genius... who would have thought? Thanks mate
I'd say so. Thanks for the support brother
Going to try it later today !
Let me know how it goes
Man your version is the best, I'll try it out on Monday
Thank you Marlou. let me know how it goes.
This is a great idea! I stand on a Reebok stepup block for longer ROM (range of motion).
Yep you might be limited in rom depending on setup. Blocks are a great idea
I took a 2 x 10, a pulley and two 32" cables and built a platform that allows me to belt squat both 200 lb weight stacks of my functional trainer. It works really well for my age and strength , the only downside is I have to start from the squat position
As long as you like it that is all that matters
I’ve tried it on my half rack. I would definitely recommend that anyone trying this needs to have the power rack or cage bolted to the floor. A landline attachment bolted to said rack or cage would be ideal. No counter weight needed and offers a little more safety.
Does it tip forward on the half rack?
The Strength Classroom I haven’t put enough weight on it to tip over. With that being said, we’re using it outside of the manufacturer’s intended use. So, bolting it down adds an extra measure of safety. I just lean on the side of caution.
I applied your method and it has helped me a lot , defo good sub for belt squat machine. legs grew a lot and lower back feels good too. thanks man
Thanks my man!
Thanks alot! Tested this out and it was perfect.
Awesome! Thats what I like to hear brother.
awesome, gonna try the last variation. thanks
Thanks Dewi!
I was planning on using the landmine way and thought about buying plywood to make two plyo boxes to elevate myself, but this is a much better and effective way!
Glad you enjoyed the video brother!
Very helpful video - thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching
This variation works great brother. Thanks brother.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for this..I am dealing with a strained muscle in my back and right side and cant barbell squat due to pain..gonna try these today!
Thanks for the positive review! Let me know how it goes once you've tried them.
@@TheStrengthClassroom just tried them man did 3x10 with 2 plates felt great no pain in back and quads were pumped big time..gonna do these in combination with a smolov bench until my back heals up..I can honestly say I think my legs will be stronger by the time my injury heals..just subscribed to your channel..thanks again
Thanks brother. I love hearing things like this. Glad to hear it has helped someone!
Ah this is a great idea! Thanks for posting.
Thank you hope you enjoy it
Hey brother, thanks for this man! I've set this up because of this video and it works fantastic! Thank you.
You're welcome brother! Glad it helped
Well done! Very clever idea. Thanks for sharing
No problem Jayce
I do my belt squats using the front end of a t bar row machine much like the last version in the video but much safer. I'm 70 and using the belt squat to work my way up and build confidence in higher levels of leg training.
Nice! Glad you found something that works.
as i sit here with a back strain -- i thank you for this so i can use this method from now on.
Thanks for the kind words bruv. I hope it works out for you.
This channel is fantastic. Liked. Subscribed. Notifications on. Thank you for the lesson
Thanks brother!
did belt squats the other day. great exercise. was my final exercise after doing leg extensions tof failure for a few stes- i do pre exhaust training. Was able to put 5 plates a side on it for up to 10 reps . Great stimulation of glutes.
Sounds awesome Patrick
Safer to have one end of the bar attached to the rack. I use a landmine attached to my rack with a spotter arm on the other side.
I've never felt in danger but if that makes you feel safer that's all that matters.
I just bought this type of belt for my home gym. Watching lots of videos on how to do a squat set up. But I have been doing donkey calf raises with it. Those are super good, I’ve never worked out my calves that well, so if I could just come up with a squat set up, it’ll be perfect.
That's a great idea!
Great video. I have both a question and a comment. First my question. Why is it important to have the far end of the bar angled upward on the rack? Also, how do you determine how far upward? One peg? Two pegs? Thanks
Comment: In regards to counter balancing the weight with one or two plates on the non-squat end, I simply used cloth daisy chains (from IronMind - rated at 3,000 lb strength) looped around the bar and the catch arm or safety peg end and secured with a carabiner. That holds it securely from flipping up. Also, for good measure, I placed a rack peg just above it for added security against the bar flipping up. This works for me especially since I don't have many extra 45s lying around to use for counter balancing so this is a good option for that reason as well. Also, it negates your concern about the counter balance plates bumping into the rack itself while squatting. I was hoping to take a photo of it and send to you however it doesn't seem to allow sharing photos here in the comments. Thanks again for your inspiration. 👍🏼
The actually angle is all personal preference.
Great idea, thanks mate.
No problem thank you for watching!
This video is GOLD TIER! THANK, STRENGTH CLASSROOM!
No problem brother!
Thank you! I bought a great Spud belt, and haven’t figured out how to use it for last 6 month....been doing landmine version but you’re right it’s awkward and limited motion range. Will defo try this tomorrow
Thanks bro. Let me know how it goes
those plyo box cost alot of money great idea u save me ty
No problem Julien
Nice job will buy some spotter arms. Henny strap belt squat pretty good too watch at Kaizen's channel.
Thank you
Thanks, smart idea!
thanks for watching
One word… genius!
That's my name
Mate thanks very much! I’ve been battling to find a good belt squat variation that isn’t uncomfortable and frustrating or even dangerous to set up. Got myself a spud inc belt squat belt and two big boxes. But it was tough to load heavy enough safely. Your variety seems so logical and easy to setup. Thanks again!
Glad you liked it. If you can get a video of it showing me that would be awesome!
I totally agree thanks for this vid I will try it when the gyms open up again.
Let me know how it goes? How long are gyms closed where you are?
@@TheStrengthClassroom I live in Los Angeles and there is no word of when the gyms will open again, but for now I will be using a squat belt with my two 50 lb kettles attached for squatting.
Thank you for all the gains I made and for all the future gains I am going to made using your method. It's amazing!
No problem brother. I am glad you enjoyed!
Tried this today at the gym, amazing. This is gonna sky rocket my squat.
Thanks for letting me know
Great video! So creative and well explained. Thanks so much!!
Thanks Matt!
Pretty cool variation. Thanks for the idea
No problem bro. Thanks for watching!
I have a board with an eye hook in it for isometric exercises. I'm going to run/attach the cable through that and I'll be able to have the resistance directly below me.
Or just high-rep a kettlebell
That sounds like a great method!
@@TheStrengthClassroom Cable wise I could only do the one you talked about in the video (the leant back one). But I think kettlebells work well enough for now.
This is fantastic video! Absolutely 💯 Respect!!!! And thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤
Thanks brother!
Great video, I have to try this!! Thank you!
Thanks Yovanna! Let me know how it goes!
good video and tips. thanks for the video
Thanks Bro!
100% spot on belt squat hack well done thank you 🙏
Thanks C.J !
dude, this is beyond genius, thank you!
No problem brother
Fighting backpain for the last month but skipping squats is nothing I do lightly so until now I limited load. I will try your version.
Ley me know how it goes
This works! I've tried a lot. This is the best!
Thanks Daniel!