Westside's Louie Simmons talks the benefits of the Belt Squat
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We partnered with powerlifting legend Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell when we designed our Rhino Belt Squat. In this interview, Louie talks about how and why he came up with the belt squat machine and why he swears by it.
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RIP to one of the greatest innovators and motivators strength sports has ever seen. Sad day for strength sports.
The Belt Squat is one of the best pieces of training equipment ever made.
Louie is the best in the biz. When I met him he was extremely generous with his time and knowledge.
THE GODFATHER
With the rise of raw lifting, the Westside conjugate method is less fashionable than it was. I agree that some of Louie's methods do not translate well to raw lifting. The complaint that it also helps to be on gear also has validity as the conjugate method is bloody hard on the body week in, week out. However, the man knows his onions - you just need to pick the right things for you. I would not have used bands, chains, j m presses, Tate presses, etc without Westside. As for the reverse hyper - sorted out my back problems. Louie Simmons is an absolute legend.
Tate presses. Damn, Tate made it here too.
Great advice once again, I always love the way Louie speaks with such passion and clarity. RIP Louie!
I love squatting, however I seriously injured my lower back a couple years ago. I can't handle much load on my shoulders anymore due to the compression on my injury. I belt squat with a dip belt while standing on two, foot tall steps with a gap in the middle. I highly recommend it to everyone, especially those with back and shoulder problems, the traction effect can really be felt. Just use a good dip belt if you want to try.
i find that the typical dip belt digs into the groin while doing belt squats, i am now considering investing in a belt squat belt or something is designed to make the movement more comfortable.
you can also do it on the low cable on lat pulldown machines or any cable tower that has a cable at the bottom
Godfather of powerlifting...man knows his knowledge..
One thing athletes should think about exercising is "longevity".
Very true, but when it comes to human biology. We all get old, fragile and brail. There's a specific age range in which the human is strongest due to hormones and muscular development. The idea when it comes to sport; It's to take advantage of this knowledge and get as strong as your body will allow you to break records and become champion. Most of them know this aswell. They don't want to be strong when they're 80, They want to be remembered when they're dead and gone.
@@Rascon5 Yeah and die in a poor shape and pain like Ronnie Coleman very cool
@@franco912 ronnie coleman is in pain because of botched surgery.
@@Rascon5 Why did he have surgery 🤔?
@@franco912 because that mf would squat 800lbs not name people are like him. If you're smol and don't train hard then just say it 🤷♂️ this isn't me saying lifting weights can't cause problems not lifting isnt any better maybe even worse. Ronnie coleman is almost as great or greater than Arnold. This is me saying we all die anyway. If I could swap places with Ronnie I would.
Best piece of gym equipment aside from the squat rack. I use the belt squat for both strength building and as a recovery tool for my hips/lower back.
My gym just got one. I can't wait to use it!
After using the rogue rhino belt squat machine I’ll never have another bar across my shoulders.
Westside Rules!!
Thank you GOOD VIDEO!!!
Who are his top lifters that medal internationally, serious question.
Matthew Berg no one knows
Jason Isaac international?
Matthew Berg no one watches equipped PL lmao everyone would rather watch raw PL
It looks absolutely stupendous when guys are benching 200-300 pounds more than they deadlift, and they could barely move with the suits and wraps.
Teddy Bear It looks dumb as shit but even supporting 900lbs on your hands is pretty fucking impressive
Matthew Berg It's just to promote his brand
A belt squat does not traction the spine.
Traction requires opposing force.
For example: Hanging from a chin-up bar tractions the spine, as the torso is anchored with gravity pulling the weight of the lower body in the opposite direction, thus tractioning the spine.
With a Hip Belt Squat you have the weight of the torso bearing down on the spine, with the hips being also pulled down by the hip belt, therefore there is no traction as there are no opposing/elongating forces being applied to the spine.
@@ronnickyjroy3 Your torso does sink with the weight! My god, you're dumb!
All the belt squat machines I've seen have places for your hands to hold onto which allows you to assist with your arms. I could see some traction coming from assisting the squat with pulling up, or pushing down like in a dip, with your arms.
I do agree though, without the use of your arms you're not getting traction.
@@jkgoet01 Agreed.
I have psoriatic arthritis
I cant do 40 lbs of weight on my shoulders due to the severe pain in my lower lumbar ( i can barely leash my dog).
I just started the belt squat and not only can i do decent weight (for me), my back FEELS BETTER after i do the exercise. It definitely is doing something therapeutic for my spine that physical therapy nor surgery ever did for me.
He was referring to the reverse hyper at that moment
Does anyone know where you can purchase a belt for this exercise - or do you just purchase a heavy duty dip belt?
Spud inc sells belts for belt squats, I would not use a dip belt, the chain digs into your sides.
Rogue fitness sells them
Why is Westside so strong? Because to begin training there you have to total over 1500. If you're already squatting 600 raw, and you don't get hurt, in such a high energy environment you'll do well.
Funny that the belt-squad-technique only now comes in fashion and gets hyped....it is so logic.
Does he also talk about his guys only competing in federations that the top powerlifters shun? Most “world champions” in the least competitive federations...
I've never heard this. Can you ELI5 what you mean?
There are about a dozen powerlifting federations in the US, westside’s guys compete almost exclusively in three. The three they compete in have the lowest standards as what counts as a good lift. Also they allow the most assistance equipment or “gear lifting” such as knee and elbow wraps, triple ply slings for squats, bench shirts, ratcheting belts, wrist and foot braces. Most of the top powerlifters don’t compete in these federations because the equipment does a lot of the lifting and the judges are notoriously inconsistent even with there lose standards.
@@bdono555 Thanks for the rundown. I only lift for fun, and don't plan on competing, so I really didn't know the nuances of all the different lifting competitions and how they different.
Whatever you do don’t actually show the belt squat being used just watch yoda blab on and on
This is a minute and a half video of Louie explaining his motivation for making it and the benefits exactly as the video title suggests. Is it really that hard for you to look up a video demonstrating the lift?
Ronny Sterling just look up a video bro. Dude is like 75 years old and can barely walk
Becoming Godsize bro what am I gonna search up “Louie Simmons not walking” just watch the westside film. He’s gotten several knee surgeries, broken his back. Dudes beat up
Becoming Godsize bro what r u even talking about. I never said he wasn’t strong. Your arguing about literally nothing I said. The dude said “you could have shown us an example” and I said no he couldn’t have shown an example because he’s beat up.
Only beginners use belts
There are people who are much stronger than you who use belts my friend.
thats a first
Self Made Elitists you are welcome
Yhea, OK, tough guy
uhhh what? belts are usually only needed for that extra pressure at higher weights. The opposite is more true, you build a foundation before using a belt