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If you have this in your gym, do not avoid it. The belt squat involves a special machine or setup that allows the lifter to squat while a belt attached to a weight source is worn around the waist.

As we learned in part 1 of this series, the squat pattern can take on many identities, and the best version is the best version to suit your comfort levels, body type, and individual goals.