It is supported through research that when training on a belt squat the results are similar to a parallel back squat with less stress on the lower back and the trunk. The difference is that there is less activation of the gluteal musculature. To offset this when utilizing the belt squat to activate more gluteal musculature make sure your thigh depth is deep, that is, below parallel.
If you do not want to exercise with a barbell yet want the same results or possibly better that include the trunk musculature train on the Pendulum Squat Pro XT.Â
The XT is the Pendulum Squat Pro with an additional loading point that when utilized you immediately feel you are training with a barbell. The difference is that it requires basically very little coaching other than an introduction to the machine. You do not have to worry about stance, bar placement, stepping back from the rack, returning the bar to the rack, wearing a weight lifting belt or requiring a spotter as the load is increased.
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