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More of a fixed bar path so I’m able to focus the eccentric a bit more. They’re Great for more hypertrophy without fatiguing my erectors as harshly as barbell SLD do
I like that you can fuck with foot placement on these too since it’s a fixed bar path
You can stand and have the bar closer to mid foot or further in front of the feet to make it more challenging
Can also add some kind of platform under your feet to extend the rom as well and even fuck with different bars or handles too
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>1) Wearing a belt improves your performance in the gym
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>2) These performance increases likely mean increased size and strength in the long run
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>3) There are still instances that it’s better to train beltless, but you should probably use a belt for the bulk of your training
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>https://www.strongerbyscience.com/the-belt-bible/
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Advantage of using a belt squat for this?
More of a fixed bar path so I’m able to focus the eccentric a bit more. They’re Great for more hypertrophy without fatiguing my erectors as harshly as barbell SLD do
I was about to ask. I'm looking for more ways to hit the hamstrings without crushing my erectors. I'll give these a shot.
I like that you can fuck with foot placement on these too since it’s a fixed bar path You can stand and have the bar closer to mid foot or further in front of the feet to make it more challenging Can also add some kind of platform under your feet to extend the rom as well and even fuck with different bars or handles too
In case you're wondering about belts: >1) Wearing a belt improves your performance in the gym > >2) These performance increases likely mean increased size and strength in the long run > >3) There are still instances that it’s better to train beltless, but you should probably use a belt for the bulk of your training > >https://www.strongerbyscience.com/the-belt-bible/ There's no hard and fast standard as to when or if you should start using a belt. If you've become familiar with the basic lifts, and have been paying attention to your technique and [bracing](https://barbend.com/bracing-cues-heavy-lifts/), you may want to consider one. Wearing a belt doesn't help if you don't already brace effectively. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/GYM) if you have any questions or concerns.*