Lever Sumo Belt Squat
The Lever Sumo Belt Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs) and hamstrings. You'll need: belt squat machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Sumo Belt Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hip Adductors; Hamstrings
How to do the Lever Sumo Belt Squat
Step onto the platform with a wide sumo stance, toes pointed slightly outward, and secure the weight belt around your waist.
Attach the belt securely to the machine's lever arm and hold onto the front handles for stability.
Inhale as you bend your knees and push your hips back to lower your body into a deep squat, keeping your chest up.
Push firmly through your heels and midfoot to extend your legs and return to the starting position, exhaling as you rise.
Lever Sumo Belt Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Sumo Belt Squat work?
The Lever Sumo Belt Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs) and hamstrings. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Sumo Belt Squat?
Belt squat machine.
Is the Lever Sumo Belt Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Lever Sumo Belt Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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