Belt Squat: muscles worked and form

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Muscles worked

Main	Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus
Also	Hamstrings

Setup

The belt loads the hips without spinal compression, sparing the lower back.

How to do it well

Attach the belt around the hips
Squat to depth
Drive up through the heels

Common mistakes

Cutting depth short
Leaning too far forward

Free programs with Belt Squat

Lower-Back-Friendly Full Body (3 day)

Similar exercises

Leg Press
Pendulum Squat
Unilateral Leg Press
Back Squat
Bodyweight Squat
Box Jump

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