Belt Squat Machine
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Zero Spinal Loading
Back pain got you doing diddly-squat? The Belt Squat Machine's included belt squat belt transfers the load from your back to your hips, so you can squat with ZERO spinal loading or upper body involvement.
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Build Your Quads
Break parallel and plateaus by mounting the weight horns vertically, so your weight plates don't bottom out before you do. The increased ROM will let you squat deep enough that you'll finish your set saying, "Oh my QUAD!"
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Highly Versatile
Swap out squats for calf raises, marches, lunges, RDLs, rows, and more. Add a cable attachment and curl if the mood strikes you. Curling in the squat rack is soooo last year.
Product Details
Out-train back pain and upper body mobility limitations while building lower body strength. The Belt Squat Machine is space-efficient and versatile, unlocking endless exercises for your home gym at an unbeatable price.
Built like a tank, this beast boasts an impressive 700lb capacity (step aside, Hip Thrust Machine). Plus, its innovative design features commercial-grade Zerk bearings and band pegs for improving your lockout strength.
Despite its beastly strength, this strength machine is a gentle giant in your gym space. At a modest 51" x 81" footprint, it's already a surprisingly good fit — but here's the kicker: mount those weight pegs vertically, and you've instantly shrunk the footprint down to 51" x 52.5". That's nearly 30" of extra breathing room for more equipment, more exercises, or just more room to flex in the mirror.
IMPORTANT: The belt squat machine has 13 adjustable heights but is not guaranteed to allow all lifters to squat ATG (full depth). If you bottom out early, standing on stackable pull blocks or bumper plates or placing your machine on a DIY platform will give you the extra range of motion you need.
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- ATAndrew T.Verified BuyerReviewingBelt Squat MachineI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars5 days agoSafer squats on quality built gym equipment
This is top quality rivaling the very best made in America design and manufacturing. I couldn’t be happier with my first new Bells of Steel premium equipment for my home gym. Install in no time once I purchased a 24mm bit for my socket kit. I’m doing more squats with this belt squat machine than with any machine or rack in the gym, and it feels so good!
Bells of Steel Canada4 minutes agoThanks for the incredible review, Andrew! We're stoked to hear that the Belt Squat Machine is delivering that premium, made-in-America quality you were looking for — that's exactly the standard we hold ourselves to. It's awesome that you're getting more squats in with this setup than you ever did at the gym, and that it's feeling so good on your body too.
Sounds like that 24mm bit was a solid investment for the install, and now you've got yourself a piece of equipment that's going to serve you well for years to come. There's nothing quite like having that safer squat option right in your home gym!
Yours in strength,
The B.o.S. Crew. - NINate I.Verified BuyerReviewingBelt Squat MachineI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars3 months agoGreat for Price and Space, next version could be much better
I included before and after pictures for the modifications I made. It is sturdy, well built, and I put it together with ease in under 2 hours. I noticed right away some issues which I was able to remedy to make it a piece I will use every leg day for years to come.
1- Swap out the center bar and reverse the handles with the band pegs. Bands don’t add much to this and by clearing the center of the machine you can get right over the lever to get the moat out of it’s range of motion. The only downside is that once you separate the handles you may notice they do not lean at the same angle when you release them.
2- Added 4 of the BoS rubber stack mats on each side. The extra elevation plus the open center make for it exactly what I was looking for but does add about $300 to the cost.
Hopes for the next version:
-A better release that does not get in the way of the biomechanics of the user.
-A removable calf raise block.
-Built in option to raise the platform you start the squat from.
Love the piece and I even love the customization I did to it to make it my own. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a compact and affordable belt squat.
- LBLuis B.Verified BuyerReviewingBelt Squat MachineI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoFirst & Last Bell Squat
Love it. It was odd at first, I have to admit but I'm getting used to it.
Assembly took me close to 3 hours. I would recommend adding labels to the screws & step guide. Also breaking down the steps into smaller sections and listing them in sequence.
Lastly, I would've like to have the arms connected at the bottom, so I can replaced the cross member with band pegs. The problem with doing that as is, is that each side is independent from each other. That way I have room to squat without having yo hang on to the crossbar.
- NNofate247Verified ReviewerReviewingBelt Squat MachineI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars5 months agoWELL WORTH THE PRICE OF ADMISSION
This thing OVER DELIVERED on all my expectations. Takes up much less space than you'd think if you setup the loading pins vertically. Belt is premium and squatting on this hits all legs and no lower back, which is why I got it. No limitations on squat depth. A number of other auxiliary exercises feel great too. Favorites being shrugs and bent over 1 arm Rows.
- DJDamen J.Verified BuyerReviewingBelt Squat MachineI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars10 months agoExcellent addition to my gym
Having a barbell on my back twice a week for leg training years on end was getting a little old, especially as I myself am getting older. I bought the belt squat so I could still load my legs without loading my spine yet not have the same footprint or cost as a decent leg press.
Absolutely loving this unit. I put a couple stackable pull blocks on the foot plate so I can get ATG and it absolutely fries my legs.
Only suggestions I would make are:
1. Replace the bar with handles and have the two uprights connected at a different point as the bar gets in the way of my face while I’m going down (see the Matt Wenning belt squat for example).
2. Thicker rubber stoppers on the weight horns as my plates still hit against the bolts and I had to order some after market ones from Etsy (the stoppers you have for the manticore weight horns would be perfect)
Overall very happy with this purchase I look forward to using it every week.
Bells of Steel Canada9 months agoThank you for sharing your experience with the belt squat! We're thrilled to hear that it's been a great addition to your leg training routine and that you’re enjoying the benefits of loading your legs without stressing your spine. It’s always helpful to hear suggestions from experienced users like you—your thoughts on the handle and stopper design will definitely be considered for future improvements. We’re glad it’s become a staple in your weekly training. Keep crushing it! -BoS Crew
