How To Use A Belt Squat Without Machine?

Belt squats are a great way to work your lower body without putting too much strain on your back. 

They are a variation of traditional squats where the weight is supported by a belt rather than being held on your shoulders using a barbell. 

In this article, we will be discussing how to perform a belt squat without a machine with some expert tips to make sure you are doing them correctly.

Belt squats are a great exercise for squatting pain-free, and for strengthening and building your legs. However, a standalone belt squat machine can be costly and takes up a significant amount of floor space.

Here are the 3 best belt squat exercises that don’t require a belt squat machine.

Here’s how to perform it:

1. Attach a Belt Squat Rack Attachment to your power rack at about waist height.
2. Add the amount of weight plates you want to the weight horn
3. Put a belt squat belt around your waist and squat down in front of the tubing, attaching the carabiner to the attachment point of the lever arm.
4. When ready, stand up until there is tension on the belt.
5. Squat down, keeping your chest up and your back straight.
6. Push through your heels to stand back up.
7. Perform for your desired number of reps.

Here’s how to perform it:

1. Stand between two sturdy plyo-boxes, each about knee height.
2. Put a belt squat belt around your waist and using the chain and carabiner, attach a dumbbell or kettlebell to it.
3. Step onto the boxes and position your feet shoulder-width apart with the implement hanging straight down from your midline.
4. Squat down, keeping your chest up and your back straight.
5. Push through your heels to stand back up.

Here’s how to perform it:

1. Place a barbell in a landmine attachment or in the corner of a room.
2. Put a  belt squat belt around your waist and loop the chain around the shaft of the bar using the carabiner.
3. Stand facing away from the landmine in your squat stance and stand up fully.
4. Squat down, keeping your chest up and your back straight until the plates make contact with the floor.
5. Push through your heels to stand back up.

To ensure that you are performing belt squats correctly and safely, here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Keep your back straight and your chest up throughout the exercise.
• Make sure your knees are tracking in line with your toes.
• Don’t let your knees collapse inward.
• Use a weight that is challenging but still allows you to maintain proper form.
• Don’t let the weight pull you forward or lean too far back.

In conclusion, belt squats are a great way to work your lower body muscles without putting too much strain on your back. But, you don’t need a belt squat machine to reap the benefits of them.

By following the steps and tips outlined in this article, you can perform belt squats safely and effectively using a belt squat belt, some weight with boxes, or using a barbell and weight plates. 

Incorporate them into your workout routine and enjoy the benefits of stronger, more stable legs!