Thank you for the review and I appreciate all of the points! Definitely agree with the feedback regarding squats, I don't want people thinking that it is meant for squats as a primary exercise and then be disappointed. Couple of things that might help when used for squats though; extending the hook straps to their longest position using the adjustable buckle, using squat wedges to more easily get into the bottom position, and using a chair or something in front for support and balance, especially when getting out of the hole. Keep putting out great content!
I have ya'lls belt that I use with my X3. And I actually use my Appliance Dolly in front of me for stability and getting every last little rep out I can before I'm totally out of juice. I love this belt! Doing between 20-40 reps with X3's black band now. Hopefully it just keeps working and I get stronger :)
Excellent, excellent review! Thank you for clarifying the belt's potential use cases. It looks like the best resistance band tool I've seen in a while.
I just bought a squat harness. It's pretty amazing. I use it with a landmine for front squats , as I have 0 problems building back of my legs. I can also use it with cable machine. I feel like you just need a different band plate - at my gym we have one it's made like this: two plates for feet, and one in the middle. So you attach to that narrow plate in the middle while pressing down with feet.
I think the argument is does it offer anything significant over just holding the bands yourself while doing the split squat? So far from what you have explained I personally do not see the $80 value of the item. I think at $30 it would sell like hot cakes, but $80 is a touch sell.
@@hensolo10lol no way, you can use a regular gym belt and wrap a comfy towel around where you thread resistance bands to protect the resistance bands for wear and tear. The carabiners are just going to wear the rubber away. You have a proper lifting belt, you don't need this gimmick carabiner belt
Good stuff, I hate doing legs with bands. They work good for me to hit all the muscles in my upper body, but I prefer kettkebell and sandbags for leg work.
Hi Diligent Dave, I recently found your channel and I have a question/possible video idea. I'm a wheelchair user and want to try to get back into shape and have a good set of tube bands. i love the idea of the Ultra door anchor also as opposed to top of the door as normal, what is your idea of a "chair workout"?
@@josephroa4475 ok great, that’s good to know, I have the Clench plate, but it’s to wide, and I like the Harambe plates to because the way that they’re shaped and I hear that they won’t tear the bands up either, thank you for the information, I really appreciate it. Is that the plate that is $249 and called The Plate?
Do you play music while exercising and do you incorporate super sets in a workout? I really enjoy your videos- you have a winning way about you! Thanks!!!
I'm curious to know if you could put this belt on upside down and do overhead presses with it for someone with lower back issues? My idea is to put the belt on securely so it doesn't ride up past the upper chest and be able to push bands attached to the belt upward in order to do the overhead press. The only problem I see is the belt wouldn't hold and start riding upwards with each rep unless you secure the belt tight enough but not too tight.
Did you try extending the hooks? I just used the belt with a 19" plate. I started with a bar and band doing front squats along with the belt on. Dropped the bar and continued doing squats until failure.
Dave, Is there a squat belt out there that you could just put the bands on and do belt squat on? I can’t do split squats because I have arthritis in both my knees
Hey Dave, have you noticed loop bands kind of catching a little bit on the clinch foot plate like if you do a dead lift they kind of skip a little bit as they release tension or is it a smooth motion? It seems like the foot plates I’ve tried, kind of hold the band and release it unevenly sometimes strain
Dave, I just ordered one of these belts with your discount. Thanks! I have an idea for using it for squats without bands and can let you know once I receive the belt.
@@DisciplineDave Hi Dave. I use an open style trap type bar. I attach straps to the bar on the front and back side of where the handles attach to the bar so that when I attach the hooks of the belt to the straps the bar lifts straight. I place the bar with weights on blocks so that I only have to bend over a bit to have the belt hooks engage the straps. And the belt is all that you said!
Looks like those hook hangars are too long. I have a belt off Amazon, IronBull Advanced Dip Belt, $39.95. Bombproof. Use it like a belt squat rig with a Harambe Plate. Have something to hold for balance in front or side and no problems.
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Thank you for the review and I appreciate all of the points!
Definitely agree with the feedback regarding squats, I don't want people thinking that it is meant for squats as a primary exercise and then be disappointed.
Couple of things that might help when used for squats though; extending the hook straps to their longest position using the adjustable buckle, using squat wedges to more easily get into the bottom position, and using a chair or something in front for support and balance, especially when getting out of the hole.
Keep putting out great content!
I have ya'lls belt that I use with my X3. And I actually use my Appliance Dolly in front of me for stability and getting every last little rep out I can before I'm totally out of juice. I love this belt! Doing between 20-40 reps with X3's black band now. Hopefully it just keeps working and I get stronger :)
Excellent, excellent review! Thank you for clarifying the belt's potential use cases. It looks like the best resistance band tool I've seen in a while.
What an absolutely wonderful review. I appreciate the amount of detail you offered about this squat belt. I'm sold
Excellent video. Thanks for the thoughtful comments about its price vs. uses.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Now that's what I call a review. Count me a new subscriber!
I just bought a squat harness. It's pretty amazing. I use it with a landmine for front squats , as I have 0 problems building back of my legs. I can also use it with cable machine. I feel like you just need a different band plate - at my gym we have one it's made like this: two plates for feet, and one in the middle. So you attach to that narrow plate in the middle while pressing down with feet.
Great description! I have a DIY platform - I'm going to try incorporating this configuration.
Thank you for this great information…I NEED that belt it will make my home work with my resistance band so much more effective
Glad it was helpful!
I use bands for everything except squats and bicep curls. I use a kettle bell for those. (Goblet squats and kettlebell curl)
What other exercises do you use the belt for?
@@DisciplineDave don't have it yet, I'll probably get a bar or foot plate first like you said
I love this belt for split squats and calf raises using the X3 plate
Nice 👍🏾
Another great review DubL D! 👍
Thanks Doc
I think the argument is does it offer anything significant over just holding the bands yourself while doing the split squat? So far from what you have explained I personally do not see the $80 value of the item. I think at $30 it would sell like hot cakes, but $80 is a touch sell.
I hear ya
I think quality of material and design is worth 80$
@@hensolo10lol no way, you can use a regular gym belt and wrap a comfy towel around where you thread resistance bands to protect the resistance bands for wear and tear. The carabiners are just going to wear the rubber away.
You have a proper lifting belt, you don't need this gimmick carabiner belt
There are several cable machine belt options that are under $80.
Good stuff, I hate doing legs with bands. They work good for me to hit all the muscles in my upper body, but I prefer kettkebell and sandbags for leg work.
Sweet 👍🏾. For me the speediance gym monster has been my go-to lately
I use this belt for split squats and calf raises.
Sweet
Hi Diligent Dave, I recently found your channel and I have a question/possible video idea. I'm a wheelchair user and want to try to get back into shape and have a good set of tube bands. i love the idea of the Ultra door anchor also as opposed to top of the door as normal, what is your idea of a "chair workout"?
Could you do a view of Shein's loop style resistance bands for us cheapos? 😅
Love this belt. I use it with Harambe plate which is smaller than Clench one.
Nice 👍🏾
Which Harambe plate are you using? I thinking of getting one to use with this squat belt.
@@DeanHenry-hm9bd I have the regular size one not the T plate
@@josephroa4475 ok great, that’s good to know, I have the Clench plate, but it’s to wide, and I like the Harambe plates to because the way that they’re shaped and I hear that they won’t tear the bands up either, thank you for the information, I really appreciate it. Is that the plate that is $249 and called The Plate?
Do you play music while exercising and do you incorporate super sets in a workout? I really enjoy your videos- you have a winning way about you! Thanks!!!
I play music, thanks for watching
Thanks for the heads up
You’re welcome my friend
I'm curious to know if you could put this belt on upside down and do overhead presses with it for someone with lower back issues? My idea is to put the belt on securely so it doesn't ride up past the upper chest and be able to push bands attached to the belt upward in order to do the overhead press. The only problem I see is the belt wouldn't hold and start riding upwards with each rep unless you secure the belt tight enough but not too tight.
Did you try extending the hooks? I just used the belt with a 19" plate. I started with a bar and band doing front squats along with the belt on. Dropped the bar and continued doing squats until failure.
No I learned later that extending the hooks does help
Dave, Is there a squat belt out there that you could just put the bands on and do belt squat on? I can’t do split squats because I have arthritis in both my knees
Hey Dave, have you noticed loop bands kind of catching a little bit on the clinch foot plate like if you do a dead lift they kind of skip a little bit as they release tension or is it a smooth motion? It seems like the foot plates I’ve tried, kind of hold the band and release it unevenly sometimes strain
Hey Dave, do you think you can do a comparison between band tension and digital weight or speediance weight tension?
How about connecting Bodylastics bands to the new Bodylastics door anchor?
There’s a new door anchor?
@@DisciplineDave I referred to the one that is dressed over a door. I think that you reviewed it in the past.
Dave, I just ordered one of these belts with your discount. Thanks! I have an idea for using it for squats without bands and can let you know once I receive the belt.
Yes please let me know
@@DisciplineDave Hi Dave. I use an open style trap type bar. I attach straps to the bar on the front and back side of where the handles attach to the bar so that when I attach the hooks of the belt to the straps the bar lifts straight. I place the bar with weights on blocks so that I only have to bend over a bit to have the belt hooks engage the straps. And the belt is all that you said!
IDK, split squats are superior to two-legged squats for hypertrophy, so why do two-legged squats?
I think they both have their pros and cons
Looks like those hook hangars are too long. I have a belt off Amazon, IronBull Advanced Dip Belt, $39.95. Bombproof. Use it like a belt squat rig with a Harambe Plate. Have something to hold for balance in front or side and no problems.
I use it on Speediance for squats and it works great.
Great idea
Great review. For this belt, I would say NOPE.
Def not worth $80, $40 tops!
You should be in the 20-25 rep range for legs anyway