Other/Mixed Belt Squat at Home?
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Other strength modalities (e.g., Clubs), mixed strength modalities (e.g., combined kettlebell and barbell), other goals (flexibility)
Hung
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Barbell - Belt squat
I have a few buck to spare. I heard a lot of good things about the belt squat machine. Well, I cannot afford a machine - butt I can afford the belt. Had anyone do belt squat that way (hang weight under the belt and squat on chairs)? Is it worth the time and effort? And how heavy you usually go...
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watchnerd
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That sounds like one of the belt squat attachments that snap to power racks?
I was hoping to just jury rig something without buying another piece of gear.
watchnerd
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Did you end up trying or buying anything?
Hung
Level 8 Valued Member
I tried belt squat with kettlebells hanging on chain, standing on two chairs which close to the wall so there's no split up. I get use nearly every kettlebells I have but it's still too light and have to use a wider stance than my prefer. I stop doing belt squat like that because I found a gym with proper machine.
watchnerd
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Hung
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I load it till 80-86 kg (a pair of 25s and one 36) before running out of space between where I stance.
mikko
Level 4 Valued Member
Have you seen this thread by Jeff Roark?
Other/Mixed - Hillbilly Belt Squat
Made this apparatus this morning from scrap in the barn and 2 olympic DB handles. You can really load this bastard up.
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james_1127
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Elite fts has a set up for $160 or something like that... I've tried numerous ways of DIY... That gadget though saves a lot of headaches
silveraw
Level 9 Valued Member
You could always do dip belt and stand on two boxes
Had one in the team house weight room in college. I think they leased it, since it eventually disappeared. Loved it.
Yeah, straddling a couple benches/ boxes with a dip belt sounds like a plan.
Kenny Croxdale
Level 7 Valued Member
Belt Squats
Barbell - Belt squat
I have a few buck to spare. I heard a lot of good things about the belt squat machine. Well, I cannot afford a machine - butt I can afford the belt. Had anyone do belt squat that way (hang weight under the belt and squat on chairs)? Is it worth the time and effort? And how heavy you usually go...
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Thanks Hung for reference my post on this. It provides more informatiaon on them.
Belt Squat are a staple movement in my training,
The items you need are listed.
Standing On Plates
They can be perform that way. However, I not an advocate of that approach.
It is not a good idea.
1) Not Enough Height
You are not going to be able to obtain enough height by standingn on plates unless you stack them to the moon.
2) Metal Plate
Stacking metal plates on top of each other produces a sliper enviroment.\
Stacking bumer plates is a little better but not that much.
3) Spud Belt Sqiat Best
Performimg them, with a Dip Belt is uncomfortable; the Dip Belt cuts into you.
The Spud Belt Squat Belt rides well on your lower back and is more comfortable
No
LandMine Belt Squats have a different feel and elicit a slightly different trainng effect.
LandMine Belt Squat tend to pull you forward.
With that said, give them a try and see how they work for you.
Power Rack Belt Squats
I perform, Power Rack Belt Squats.
I had a Powerlfing buddy make me what look like Skies that attach to my Rack Pins.
That allows me to position myself up about two feet up from the Loading Pin Weight.
I can addust the width of the Skies to Squat Wide, Medium or Narrow.
I can adjust the Rack Pins at different height.
Doing so, allows me to perform a Incline Belt Squat (shifting the loading more to the posterior chain) or Decline Belt Squat (placing more of the loading on the Quads).
Not Likely
Your are going to need to purchase some additonal items, if you're interested in an optimal Belt Squats.
My post that Hung posted goes into that.
Standing On Two Solid Boxes
This works if the boxes are high enough.
However, standing on boxes force you to perform Wide Stance Belt Squats.
My Ski Power Rack System allows for Wide, Medium or Narrow Belt Squats.
Holding On To The Rack
This allows you to perform,,,
1) Accommodating Resistance Belt Squats
You can pull up on the Rack in the bottom part of the Belt Squat to assist in the weak Range of The Movcement.
As you ascend, stop pulling (assisting) as much; allow the legs to perform more of the work.
This elicits that same Accommodating Resistance Effect as Chain and/or Bands; the muscles are OverLoaded through a greater Range of the Movement.
2) Accentuated Eccentric Belt Squats
Pull up on the Power Rack with Heavier Loads; assist with the Concentric Movement.
Then perform an Eccentric OverLoaded Belt Squat.
3) Primary Muscle Work
Holding on to the Rack place more of the work on the Pimary Muslces in the Legs; minimizing the Stabilier Muscle which limit the OverLoad effecd on the Primary Muscles.
4) Stabilier Musle Worjk
To involve greater activation and OverLoad on the Stabilizer Muscles, do not hold on to anything.
watchnerd
Level 8 Valued Member
See above about standing on plates.
Kenny Croxdale
Level 7 Valued Member
watchnerd
Level 8 Valued Member
This thing that goes on a landmine?
Core Blaster Squat Attachment with Belt
Core Blaster Squat Attachment with Belt The bare minimum needed to blast your legs. No spinal compression Perfect for the home gym! Does not include elitefts E-Series Core Blaster Includes belt squat belt
www.elitefts.com
Kenny Croxdale
Level 7 Valued Member
LandMine-$276
Compairson with...
Belt Squat DYI
1) Boxes
The cost depends on if you make them or get a friend to.
2) Spud Belt Squat Belt-$88.00
3) Loading Pin-$89.95
Olympic 15 loading pin for Olympic plates and clip-www.ironmind-store.com
www.ironmind-store.com
I have this one. I have loaded to over 500 lbs for Partial Belt Squats.
Rogue and Titan have one that cost less, hold less with a lower weight capacity.
4) Carabiner
Lowes or Home Depot...fairly cheap.
5) Chain
Lowes or Home Depot...cheap.
james_1127
Level 6 Valued Member
Yes... I bought my landmine attachment from Walmart for $20This thing that goes on a landmine?
Core Blaster Squat Attachment with Belt
Core Blaster Squat Attachment with Belt The bare minimum needed to blast your legs. No spinal compression Perfect for the home gym! Does not include elitefts E-Series Core Blaster Includes belt squat belt