Our belt squat is by far the best money value belt squat available and comes with some excellent upgrades:

• Beefed up the steel to 11 gauge with 0 gauge connection plates for a 700lb weight capacity

• Optional side or top loaded pegs (top loaded is recommended for a full range of motion)

• Top and bottom band pegs

• Includes heavy duty belt

There's been a lot of hype around belt squats as of late, and for good reason; they work.

Here's a breakdown of why they're the greatest thing since sliced bread, and what they can do for your training:

• No upper body
  The belt squat totally removes stress on your spine and upper body from the equation, allowing you to just train your lower body. Even a leg press still places a load on your torso, taking the weight off your torso allows you to give your upper body a break, or even work around injuries.

• Glute activation
  The belt squat really emphasizes hip extension resulting in excellent glute activation, which will ensure your buns will be as jacked as your guns.

• Not just belt squats
  The belt squat machine can be used for a variety of exercises, such as rows, Romanian deadlifts, tricep extensions and high pulls, which make the square foot trade-off for the machine a little better.