Best Budget Belt Squat? Fringe Sport Mammoth Belt Squat Review

I've been critical of lever belt squats but I do like the Mammoth Belt squat and think this is probably best budget belt squat on the market.
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0:00 Fringe Sport Mammoth Belt Squat Review
1:39 Why Use a Belt Squat
2:29 Mammoth Belt Squat Breakdown
4:37 Mammoth Vs Other Types of Belt Squats
7:10 Final Thoughts and Comparisons

[@octam9733]

Can’t wait for the home gym con content!!

[@GlucksGym]

It's gonna be good!

[@carps_gym]

It was cool to finally meet you and Wynie at Home Gym Con

[@GlucksGym]

It was great meeting you! Next time someone needs to remind me to stop working and talk more 😂

[@HughLeFitness]

Thursday at noon is the most wonderful time of the week.

[@GlucksGym]

You're too kind

[@scooobyj8714]

Great review. I have started to really enjoy belt squats. Love to see how they are changing.

[@YourFavoriteLibertarian]

I was hoping you'd review this. You did not disappoint 👏

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@murdog04]

Great review. I have never used a belt squat, but as I have gotten older it’s probably something I should start using. My back is not what it once was. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@rugbyguy1553]

I have a lower back injury and this lets me get in a pretty great leg workout. Very happy with it so far

[@royramdas7298]

I purchased this belt squat on Black Friday with the kickstand (had to wait on the kickstand) just wanted to say that I love this thing especially if you have it mounted on it own (separate station) easy to work with. Thanks Gluck for the review.

[@riccarrasquilla379]

thanks for the video

[@phillips040782]

Had one for about 6 months, just added the kickstand. Works fine on my 2.3” rack. I use it as a supplement for squats. I don’t have a seated leg extension and have no space for one. So this helps me by providing variation for my quads vs just barbell squatting.

[@Hogan_Gagle]

Thank you Wynie and Adrian for signing our weight plate at HGC! Steve says thank you for taking some time from your busy recording schedule to say hi.

[@GlucksGym]

😁 We were happy to take a break and get to talk some!

[@chewbacca7856]

Great review

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@lawrence09151]

In that thumbnail….. I feel like I should now call you captain stabbin’

[@Dymolabelwriter450]

Love this thing

[@robertspitzner8060]

A worthy option that's always ignored on home gym review channels is the elitefts core blaster squat attachment.

[@GoreckiFit]

This one felt very good when I tried it at HGC. I have the Rhino which is great, but since mine is backed in the corner, I only use it for belt squats and for the price and footprint, it’s a significant investment for most home gyms.

[@TheGhu123]

I use belt squat for active recovery and warm ups. I almost bought the fringe belt squat but I went with an Eccentric flywheel kickoff from Aliexpress.

[@pinkypromise111]

Those silver Kensui weights in the backround are beautiful! 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️

[@AtzinF]

That's chrome and you're right, they're beautiful but also expensive, I indulged and bought a pair of 45 lbs and 2.5lbs, took a month to get here but they are definitely the centerpiece of my budget gym, although I'm having regrets as I feel I could've bought something more meaningful.

[@fwiffo42]

Tricked into training legs again!

[@GlucksGym]

Nooooo!

[@briand5047]

Good review. The wall mount is also a cool option to have a separate station for a cheap price.

[@GlucksGym]

Yes! Can't believe I forgot to mention that option.

[@briand5047]

@@GlucksGym Those who click the link below will be rewarded by finding out. I have a bias towards separate stations...when it can be accomplished pretty cheaply.

[@skullcrusher6012]

I like the kick stand!! I use my lever arms and a chain that’s held on with just a bolt and just a pull out after connecting with my dip belt but sucks when you go to failure

[@ISWIMWITHFISH]

ITS TIIIIIIIME!! Gluck is back. Boy does the kickstand keep things erect tho.

[@brianhopkins5251]

i see what you did there. heh

[@GlucksGym]

😂

[@timfritton469]

This might be something I consider at some point. I love the extra length to improve motion.

[@dertrendtrader]

I am a big fan of the ATX Belt Squar Kompact. Cheap, not so big and really convenient to use.

[@GlucksGym]

We tried it at HGC and it's awesome but you're right, we're not exactly comparing apples to apples on the price.

[@killerkhatiby009]

Would love if you could take a look at the Mikolo/ER KANG belt squat attachment, seems like one of the only under $100 ones that also includes a kickstand!

[@GlucksGym]

I'll look into it. That one caught my eye as well

[@soranhernandez6425]

You should check out all the attachments porter physED fitness has for the bells of steel pulley tower. Belt squat Lat pulldown Low row Cable fly

[@GlucksGym]

Already filmed with him at Home Gym Con 😁

[@ewells921]

I use mine every leg day!

[@richardmather1906]

Just ordered it through your link. My shoulders and spine don't like having the bar up there. I would love a real belt squat but don't have the room. Hoping this will work.

[@GlucksGym]

Hope it works for you and you end up liking it. Thank you so much for the support! It helps a lot!

[@carps_gym]

Yep

[@PlaucheBarbellClub]

I just got a used Titan belt squat off the FB market this week. If the Fringe Mammoth had side-load weight horns, I would have gone with that. I tried it out at home gym con, and that single post is too short since I don't have thin, calibrated plates.

[@GlucksGym]

Hopefully the side weight system they're working on ends up being good. I think it sold be raised a little off the main support to work well but we shall see.

[@joe112000]

I’m between this for the Titan vertical leg press.

[@speedbumpmedia9584]

Have it and like it very much but the kickstand needs tweaking. I am considering replacing it with a DIY of a rod attached to blocking that I’ve seen someone do on their belt squat. That way I have basically a stick I just grab and slide in and out as needed to load/support the thing.

[@GlucksGym]

I wasn't super impressed by it but after seeing how Fringe's at Home Gym Con I wonder if a lot of the issues people have had is how they installed it. The kickstand should come with instructions because mine was a bit loose at first and I hated it but after tweaking it mine works well. I still thinks it's a bit expensive but it's serviceable.

[@ATLHomeGyms]

Feel like I’d get Rep ISO arms or any other lever arm with eyebolts on them for belt squats

[@Holycow723]

Damn it. Now i want one

[@GlucksGym]

I'm a bad influence.

[@blakemoore2567]

New camera? Lookin good in extra HD

[@GlucksGym]

Same old camera but I do have a few lenses. Maybe I actually set one up right for once 😂

[@blakemoore2567]

Guess your just lookn extra glossy on this one

[@derekw9405]

I was hoping for more detail on the kickstand. Initial reviews I have read from owners were overwhelmingly Negative. I dont think Fringe originally intended to make a kickstand but decided to throw it in as an afterthought. However, I do own the belt squat in its own and really enjoy it. Instead of the kickstand I use a simple block of wood to prop it up.

[@GlucksGym]

I think some of that negativity was the lack of instructions but I didn't have issues there. I think it does a good enough job but seems a little expensive for what it is. I did try it at Home Gym Con as well and there's Mammoth kickstand was a little smother than mine but I'd still only use this with some sort of kickstand.

[@Frennemydistinction]

I think Fringe collaborated with the Kaizen gym guy for the kickstand design.

[@Mench951]

FWIW, I have the kickstand and find it's a game changer. I attached the kickstand using the last hole which required me to swap out the bumper (you don't need it once you have the kickstand) by getting a nut and washer that fits the screw that was holding the bumper. It works just fine in that it does what it's supposed to do and is easy to disengage when you start to squat and re-engage when you're done. Hope this helps.

[@Mench951]

@@Frennemydistinctionmy understanding is that Fringe collaborated with Kaizen on the whole design as he originally designed it using wood.

[@Frennemydistinction]

@@Mench951 not sure if it was you, but there's a good yt short on that.

[@Phoenixx1st]

Could you cover the Homegrown lifting plates after use, you mentioned them in a mlbumper video and nothing else as far as I can tell

[@GlucksGym]

They're in out bumper buyers guide article and video. Great budget plates and we just saw and filmed them at Home Gym Con and now they're thinner too!

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

I think the biggest downfall with lever style belt squats is that it typically pulls the user more forward at the bottom rather than straight down. Like you said, the longer the lever, the better. The Revolt is a joke though 😂 Waaay too short.

[@killerkhatiby009]

Hey Gluck, any chance you'll be reviewing the new Flybird FB3000 FID Bench that came out this year? Looks like a pretty good option around the $200 price point! Main downside I can see is the lighter weight, I wish it was a little heavier to be less likely to slide around when pushing against it for chest supported rows or smith incline press or hip thrusts or something, otherwise though it's got pretty good specs and features on paper so I'd love to get your take on it.

[@ISWIMWITHFISH]

I’m gonna say no to this. Flybird on many occasions has had issues of their bench breaking under weight. Would never recommend them. You can pick up other benches..for me ones like Hoist.. cheaper than rogue, rep, or any other big names.. with the safety rating still in tact at over 1000lbs

[@killerkhatiby009]

@@ISWIMWITHFISHWere those experiences with models released within the past year or two? Genuinely curious! I think I remember finding that some of their older models or designs were not the best, but they've gotten better with recent iterations and this new model looks pretty good to me on paper. Would I expect it to hold 1,200lbs as advertised, definitely not, but I would never approach anything close to that in real-world usage anyway. If it can hold 600-800lbs of total weight without any concern I think that covers the use cases for the vast majority of people and it could still be a great buy if you want to spend $200 max.

[@BreadAndGatorade]

Show us the 405 squats 👀

[@imadork123]

What you said with SSBs and still potentially having pain... My fiancee is the reason I bought a SSB in the first place, since it was giving her elbow/shoulder problems with a regular bar. Now she is complaining about upper back pain when using the SSB. Obviously I want her to be as comfortable as possible, as she already hates squats. Would you say that a belt squat style alleviates the feeling of being compressed, that you would get from a regular bar or a SSB? Same as brian, when I originally watched the Titan belt squat, I had no interest, but now that my gal is in pain, I'm heavily considering either this lever belt squat or even the Titan entire stand.

[@jamiesoncostello]

Belt squats definitely alleviate compression on the spine, regardless of type. I noticed Gluck and Wynie both have the belt a little higher than I'd wear mine, but it might be stiffness in the belt or height of the kickstand that's causing them to do that. Keeping it low on the hips means zero spinal load.

[@GlucksGym]

Definitely alleviates almost all stress on the back including that feeling. Keep in mind you can adjust where the belt sits on you so Wynie tends to put it a little higher. I go a little lower but could definitely push it down some more but it feels good to me where it is.

[@FrankEarley]

Really like this comment: wife recently got interested in resistance training and asked me to coach her. Folks with some experience know when they can lift through certain kinds of pain. Newer lifters are very sensitive to stress, and telling them to grind through it is not an option. Wife has pain and balance issues with back squats (her deadlift is decent, though) and not strong enough to squat with a 60 pound safety squat bar, so definitely looking into this as an option to build some strength and confidence.

[@Oho159]

for this price its a great deal

[@meanpie13]

How easy is it to put in and take off the rack? I don't have enough room to just leave it attached all the time.

[@GlucksGym]

Incredibly easy and simple. It's just a single pin.

[@apuz13]

Is this good for people with lower back problems like bulging discs?

[@imadork123]

Check out the article "Squats That Actually Cause Low Back Problems" by Ultimate Sandbag Training to get more information.

[@imadork123]

Also check out the video "Belt Squat Position and Sheer Stress on the Spine | Principles of Loaded Movement" by Kabuki Strength. They address this specific issue.

[@gerhardschulzy]

That angle of path of moment looks vicious and looks like it would create greater stress on your back then squats

[@GlucksGym]

The stress on your back is virtually nothing but lever belt squats can put some stress on your knees

[@kellerv.602]

Home gymcon video next thursday?

[@GlucksGym]

That's the hope! We've got over 3.5 hours of footage to get through so we're hoping for vid 1 of 3 next week.

[@FlashGamer521]

Wait...did I hear that right? You have a Rhino but decided to reviewed this first because you got it for free?

[@GlucksGym]

Nope. Reviewed this because the kickstand finally came in. The Rhino is between builds atm as I try something new out with it.

[@aajohnsoutube]

Why have a belt squat?

[@brianhopkins5251]

When you did the titan belt squat thing, i watched it with little interest cuz I saw no need for it. The squat is a leg and back exercise, blah blah blah. now today, here I sit, unable to do squats cuz somehow I strained my trap muscle (I didn't even know you could do that BTW, getting older ain't for sissies) and thinking "gosh a belt squat would have let me get some leg work in today. I"m slow, but I'm learning.

[@imadork123]

It may be worth checking out a SSB. I use Rep's and I love it. That is, if you either don't want to spend so much on Titan's belt squat, or would rather have a bar than this similarly-priced lever belt squat.

[@zombielord555]

Waited 4 months for that mediocre 100 dollar kickstand Im pissed at kaizen and fringe

[@donray2435]

1st

[@GlucksGym]

👑

[@Umaine2007]

The kickstand is not sturdy.

[@GlucksGym]

It works as a prop to hold things up as you set up for your movement. I agree it's not as robust as the main frame since it's not 2x3 (it's 2x2) as I mentioned but it's not going anywhere.

[@edwardmeyer7178]

Looks like a bad version of a cheap jammer arm.

[@baylee0831]

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