Pool Noodle Belt Squat Belt

DIY Belt Squat Belt
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It probably looks like I'm jumping the shark with this homebrew belt squat belt creation, but honestly, it works pretty darn well. It's no lasting substitute for a quality belt like my Spud (check out my old review here: • Spud Inc Hip Belt Squa... ), but if you're in a pinch, or you're unsure whether belt squats are your thing, and you don't want to drop $90 on a good belt, give it a shot!
I put this together with some stuff I had lying around the gym:
- 3' Round Sling: amzn.to/2HPUmQW (affiliate link)
- Decent carabiner...technically, you don't even need a carabiner (you can just loop the sling through the loading pin). I used to a carabiner to avoid needing to take the noodle on and off every time I changed the weight. If you use a carabiner, make sure it's strong enough to support the load (believe it or not, it's probably going to be the weakest link).
- Loading pin: use whatever you want here. You can make your own on the cheap with some looped tie down straps: amzn.to/2KNke0V (affiliate link)
- Pool Noodle or pipe lagging (consider reinforcing with duct tape): just steal one of these from your neighbor's yard
Other relevant resources:
- 14 Round Sling uses video: • 14 Round Sling Uses | ...
- Super Cheap Weight Loading Pin Video: • Super Cheap Weight Pla...
- Spud belt squat review: • Spud Inc Hip Belt Squa...
- Black Widow platforms: • Black Widow Power Rack...
- Another Black widow platforms vid: • Black Widow Belt Squat...
- Rogue R4 rack review: • Rogue R4 Power Rack Co...
- My shorts: • Champion Long Mesh Sho...
- My shoes: • Skechers Relaxed Fit M...

[@ThreeStormFitness]

I have a feeling there will be some questions regarding this video (e.g., What are those platforms? What's a round sling? Do you know that those shoes compliment your gym attire perfectly? etc...). I hope I've answered them in the video description, but let me know if you have any more. Thanks!

[@everythingbutthegym6130]

Oh wow i have that same spud Inc belt

[@ThreeStormFitness]

It's a great belt! The three-ring version is nice as well (used it on a Rhino belt squat machine).

[@robertanderson1043]

This looks like it may actually be an amazing idea for people who have had problems with their spinal discs. It looks like the weight is mostly carried by the pelvis, and isn't coming down the spine in compression like in a barbell squat. I am definitely going to investigate this more since I have been trying to figure out substitutes for squatting which I can't do anymore because it's too risky my for my bad discs.

[@brolyui4484]

Whats the ratio, can u belt squat more than barbell squat, because i heard your max is half of the barbell squat

[@ThreeStormFitness]

Honestly, I don't know what the average ratio (often wondered myself), but it's going to depend a bit on the type of belt squat, as well as your strong points in the barbell squat. Personally, I can back squat more than I can belt squat. I haven't back squatted in a while due to a nagging back injury (which is why I've been belt squatting so much lately), but I could top out just under 500. I've never maxed on belt squats, but I'm guessing I could do around 400 or so. Definitely not 1/2, but a significant difference. One of those things you'll never know for sure until you run a few hard sets through their paces.

[@fit-with-eaz2627]

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[@michaeljunaprasetyakanta9509]

This DIY made me subscribe to your channel! Looking forward to more creative ideas from you! Cheers 😁

[@ShawntreezyBreezy]

The man with the plan making it happen, good work . Sparking the bulbs above our heads

[@hoboaustin109]

Thats an awesome idea! I'll have to give it a shot. Only have bumpers though so it looks like super high volume noodle belt squats

[@everythingbutthegym6130]

Nice job man, love the idea. Might add a pool noodle to my dip belt for this

[@neckprotected]

Barbie Dream Squat. Shark Tank worthy. Well done!

[@ThreeStormFitness]

Haha--thanks Garry! Hope you're doing well, brother!

[@diverdown81]

Dude, another great video. Got a sub

[@ThreeStormFitness]

Thanks Eric!!