Spud, Inc. Belt Squat Medium Belt for Weight Lifting Strength Training and Power Lifting

It there was a 10 Star review this belt would get it. All I can say is you WILL NEVER break this belt. It looks and feels indestructible and I've had it staked with reds ( 25 kg plates ) doing belt squats and it's super comfortable and just solid. If you buy this belt you will not need another one ever. EVER!!!

This was a great purchase. Definitely worth a little more money. I bought another one, was designed so it hangs way too low. This fits and utilizes the chain to get weight positioned optimally. I hear that Spud inc straps and handles are also best of the best.

I happened to break my dip belt this week which I had been using for hip belt squats. (The leather holding one of the D-rings snapped, mid repetition.)Today was my first workout with the Spud and to say it is a world of difference is an understatement.No more pinching chains or other issues...the only discomfort comes from the muscles being taxed during the set.So glad to have found this particular belt among the universe of others out there. (I hope it lasts for years to come.)

I was looking for an alternative to barbell squats. I do back squats (high and low bar) and front squats. My lower back would get tired and a little tweaked sometimes. I also just like adding variety and try something new every once in a while. Came across belt squats!After some research, Spud Inc. seemed like the best option. It's high quality, well made, VERY sturdy. I got the medium size and it was too big. I'm 5'4'' and 148lbs. I actually got the small size that says it's meant for "youth" but it fits great and works much better.The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because it rubs against my skin (on the front of my hip bones and inner thigh). There are two pieces on either side that connect the big section of the belt (that sits on your lower back) and two sections in front (wrap around the front and has the rings at the end). It causing a little chafing for me. This will depend on your build and where the belt sits on your back/hips.I combined this belt with the Spud "Strap Loading Pin" and a separate carabiner. They work great!https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AH6MY5K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQHBGSH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1It takes a little extra planning and setup to do belt squats. You have to find two even surfaces to stand on with enough room below for the weights. But, they definitely hit different muscles from different angles! I personally noticed more glute activation.

There is 18” more of the 5” wide padded portion on the large than the medium. Yet the belt lengths are only 11” difference. The medium needs about 4” more of the wide section. Medium cuts into my hip bone and the large is WAY too big. Doesn’t make any sense how there could be that much difference with nothing in between offered.Length of the medium is perfect. If it had a few more inches of the wide padded section, it would be perfect.

replaced my belt for a Rogue Rhino belt squat and very glad that I did that. The factory supplied belt is too tall and padded. With 2 carabiners (1 to join the rings on the belt and the other to attach to the belt squat )I can get this belt to rest on my glutes/ hips and get into the correct squat position without the binding that I had with the Rogue belt.For those who read reviews about dye running... go with the yellow and you won't have this issue. Plus it's High Viz and you can't use the excuse that you couldn't find it to skip leg day.

Spud never disappoints! High quality equipment.

So far I am very happy with the product, however notice that I ordered a black belt and got a gray belt, other than that...so far so good.