Belt Squat

The Panatta Belt Squat is a plate-loaded machine on which the resistance attaches to a belt worn around the hips rather than resting on the shoulders. Squatting this way effectively loads the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes while sparing the spine and upper body from vertical compression. Because the load is carried through the belt, the core stays more relaxed, which suits people with back issues or anyone wanting to focus the effort purely on the legs. The Belt Squat allows even heavy leg training to be performed safely and under control, developing lower-body strength and muscle mass without taxing the back.