Lever Belt Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Belt Squat
How to: Lever Belt Squat
- Set up the leverage machine according to your height.
- Place the belt around your waist and adjust for comfort.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and engage your core.
- Bend your knees and lower your hips back as if sitting down into a chair.
- Go down as far as comfortable while keeping your torso upright, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knees to cave inwards during the squat.
- Not going low enough or using too much momentum.
- Failing to engage the core throughout the lift.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to start if you're unfamiliar with the movement.
- Perform partial squats if full squats are not comfortable.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Ensure your knees track over your toes and do not extend past them.
- Adjust the machine settings to fit your body size for better mechanics.
Lever Belt Squat Alternatives
Tags
thighs
squat
strength
lever machine
quadriceps
glutes