In this blog post, I will show you how to build your own DIY belt squat machine so that you can have a safer and more effective way to squat. As a Karat instructor you want to get the most out of your squats by using a belt squat. This can be expensive though, as good-quality squat belts are not cheap. If you are not a professional and don't want to spend too much - here is the answer for you. I found another way to do it yourself and that was by making a belt squat out of pockets or towel.
The belt squat is an exercise that provides a great amount of full-body tension and core strength. you can perform the belt squat in almost any gym with just a barbell and weights but it can also be done at home with some PVC pipes, a weight plate, and a harness attachment.
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1. DIY Belt Squat Anywhere
A belt squat allows you to work your leg without putting stress on your lower back. The belt squats are not done with a ball bell around your back but with a special kind of belt (can be a nylon belt) tied around your lower back and attached to a machine. With this, you can squat to decompress your spine. Another benefit of belt squats is that they can be used as a rehabilitation movement.
2. DIY Belt Squat Machine
As you know that a belt squat machine can be expensive and it takes up a lot of space too, here is an alternative way to set up a belt squat machine that will not cost you a fortune and won't take a lot of space. The first thing to do is to build a frame for the platform using pieces of 2×4s. Once the frame is done, cover it with a thick piece of plywood, and you can attach the belt to it then.
3. $15 Belt Squat Machine
Here is a super simple way to build a belt squat machine. This concept is to have a belt squat that is as low as $15 and can be completed within two minutes. The concept is straightforward, and once you understand it and get all the materials required as specified in this guide, you can have your belt squat.
4. Plate Loaded Belt Squat Machine
Candito Training HQ inspired this belt squat. The design is very nice and has some amazing features that make it a perfect DIY project; it is plate-loaded, wooden, and most importantly, it is rack - attachable. The last feature shows that it can be removed and reattached to any rack.
5. DIY Belt Squat
Are you having lower back issues during exercise? If yes, this amazing belt squat machine will help you perform squats without stressing your lower back. The set-up is a simple cable pulley system, where the cable attached to the belt on you is connected to a pulley. kaizendiygym
6. How To Build A Belt Squat Machine
The type of weight you want to squat with will determine the design of the belt squat you will make. There are plated loaded designs, cable pulley, and others. The design of this belt squat machine is plate loaded and it can be done on both sides of the machine. garagegymreviews
7. Homemade Belt Squat
A new belt squat machine can cost up to $3k at the store! That's a huge amount of money. However, to cut the cost by 80% you need to learn how to DIY a belt squat. Once you know how to DIY a belt squat, all you need to do is gather the materials and get to work. home-gym-bodybuilding
8. DIY Power Rack Belt Squat Attachment
The materials required for this amazing power rack belt squat attachment include two power rack safety pins, Olympic plate posts, a box of screws, one weightlifting belt, connector chain, two eye bolt screws, a cordless drill, drill bit, and two 2×6s. The length of the 2×6 depends on your height and your distance from the power rack, and the diameter of the plates. morninglifter
9. Best Belt Squat Setup
If you always want to do a belt squat but don't have the space or money to set the machine up, don't worry, this video tutorial will help you with a simple and cheap DIY belt squat machine idea. All you need is a loading pin, deep belt, and two metal boxes. The length of the loafing pin and the boxes should be the same to make the exercise easier for the lifter.
10. Homemade Belt Squat Machine
Belt squat is a very good option for powerlifters to avoid back injuries because there is no other ancient machine that mimics a ball belt squat or anything close to it. This cable pulley system is very easy and fast to set up.
11. DIY Cable Belt Squat Platform
Here is another cable pulley set up for a belt squat. The idea is super amazing as you don't need to spend so much and it won't take a lot of space. The platform is made from wood pieces and an anchor is attached to the center of the platform with a bolt and washer. The anchor holds the cable in two ways; one goes to the pulley and the other goes to the belt in your back.
12. DIY Belt Squat Machine Upgrade
Some powerlifters find it so difficult to load the squat from the ground because the weight might be too much. Because of this, you need a jack to help with the loading. The instructor in this guide has tried some ideas which were not very effective. Now, he found the most amazing method to load the belt squat, a retractable leg! The legs make it so easy to load the belt squat while standing with the belt attached to the squat. And when not in use, the leg can be retracted.
13. DIY Static Belt Squat Platform
The dimension for this static belt squat platform depends on how wide, deep and stable you want it to be. However, it should be wide enough to give sufficient space for a shoulder-width posture, and tall enough to balance the advantage of the height of the person that is going to use it. Follow this guide to learn more on how to set up the static belt squat platform. baye
14. DIY Belt Squat
The use of cable pulley systems for belt squats is fast becoming a trend as the system is very comfortable and inexpensive. All you need is to find a rack to connect your pulley to and attach the cable through the base of the platform to the belt in your lower waist. graymatterlifting
15. DIY Homemade Belt Squat Machine
Basically, this belt squat is a Mirafit M3 wall mount! The total cost for this set is less than £200. It uses a steel post, sleeve adaptors, and a landmine rack attachment. With these few materials, you will be able to set up the machine with ease.
16. DIY Belt Squat Full Build
It is not advisable to use a dip belt for belt squat because they are not sturdy enough to support a lot of weight. And if you use it for belt squats, it might snap on you and that is not very good. Therefore, the specific belt for belt squat is highly recommended because of its sturdiness and effectiveness.
17. Cheapest DIY Belt Squat
It is always better to use a belt for your squat rather than a chain. A chain can be tricky and cause inconvenience around your lower back during the exercise. For this cheapest DIY belt squat, all you need is a rim and a dip belt. See the link below for further details.
18. Wooden Belt Squat Machine DIY
See this rugged wooden belt squat made to fit your budget! The platform for the belt squat was made from 2×4s and thick OSB sheets. To make the platform rigid, the instructor framed the base with pieces of 2×4 on all sides. A cord is squeezed into a loop and attached to the center of the platform.
19. How To Make Homemade Belt Squat Machine
This belt squat machine is made from metal square tubing and metal plates. These two materials are the most essential for this belt squat machine, they make the platform sturdy and strong. However, while working with these two materials, you need to be careful with the soldering/welding tools that are required for cutting and joining. Personal protective equipment such as gloves and goggles will be good.
20. Low-Cost Belt Squat Machine DIY
This belt squat machine might cost you very little or nothing if you have some scrap wood pieces and chains around your house or workshop. The design of the belt squat is plate loaded, however, you can use it alone without loading the plate because the wooden platform is sturdy and heavy enough. Watch the tutorial to check out how to load the plate and pose for the exercise.
Conclusion
Belt squats are a great lower body movement that allows you to work your lower body without putting stress on your back. However, many have issues with the price of a new belt squat or how to DIY a cheaper version.
To eradicate all these issues, these guides provide you with 20 guides on how to DIY different designs of belt squat machines.
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