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Belt Squat RDL

A compound machine exercise for the hamstrings and gluteus maximus.

  • Legs
  • Machine
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainHamstrings, Gluteus maximus
AlsoErector spinae

Setup

The belt loads the hinge without spinal loading for a back-friendly RDL.

How to do it well

  • Attach the belt at the hips
  • Hinge back with soft knees
  • Feel the hamstring stretch and drive the hips forward

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back
  • Bending the knees too much

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.