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Last updated March 5, 2026
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Quadricepsglutes
Belt Squat (Machine)
Stand on the belt squat platform with the load attached to your hips and squat deeply without spinal loading.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
- Type
- Strength
- Injury Risk
- Low
- Hypertrophy
- High
- Calorie Burn
- Medium-High
Muscle focus
Primary and secondary muscle groups targeted by this movement.
Primary
quadsglutes (max)
Secondary
hamstringsinner thigh (large)deep abs / core
Equipment & setup
What you need and how to position yourself before starting.
Equipment
weight machines / selectorized
Movement pattern
Bilateral
Posture
Standing
Tracking parameters
repsweight
Step-by-step instructions
Follow these cues to master proper technique and stay safe through every rep.
- Step 1Setup
- Step onto the belt squat platform and fasten the loading belt around your hips.
- Position your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider.
- Unrack the weight by standing upright.
- Step 2Execution
- Initiate the squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
- Lower yourself until your thighs are at or below parallel to the platform.
- Keep your chest up and core braced—the belt takes the load off your spine.
- Drive through the full foot to stand back up powerfully.
- Step 3Return
- Fully extend your hips and knees at the top.
- Squeeze your glutes at lockout.
- Maintain an upright torso throughout—the machine naturally encourages good posture.