Lever Belt Squat
Builds your quads and lower body strength. Strong legs help with squats, lifting and everyday movement.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Position yourself in the machine so the belt sits securely on your hips, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly pointed out.
- 02
Brace your core and maintain a neutral spine with your chest up.
- 03
Lower yourself under control by bending your knees and hips until your thighs are approximately parallel to the floor.
- 04
Drive through your heels to extend your knees and hips, and squeeze your quadriceps at the top without locking your knees.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideBuilds your quads and lower body strength. Strong legs help with squats, lifting and everyday movement.
You should feel it in your quads and glutes. It should not feel like strain in your lower back or pain in your knees.
A common mistake is letting the knees cave in or shifting onto the toes. Keep your knees tracking over your toes and drive through your heels.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftLever Belt Squat is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep your knees aligned with your toes and do not let them cave inward. Keep your weight on your heels and avoid excessive forward lean to protect your back.
An effective exercise for the quadriceps that places less stress on the lower back than a traditional barbell squat.
More exercises: Quadriceps
§ 06 · Same muscles
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