About this exercise
The belt squat loads the hips through a belt around your waist, training the quads and glutes while keeping the load off your spine and shoulders.
Belt Squat
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Belt Squat.
EasyGlutesQuadriceps
How to Perform
- Stand on the platform of a belt squat machine and fasten the belt around your hips
- Set your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the handles for balance
- Unrack the load and let it hang from the belt
- Bend your knees and push your hips back to lower into a squat
- Descend until your thighs are about parallel to the floor
- Drive through your heels to stand back up
- Repeat
Muscle Activation
Primary
GlutesQuadriceps
About the Belt Squat
The Belt Squat is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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