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

A few months back I came across hip belt squats and have absolutely loved the exercise since. However I was using a chained belt and you know if you've used it how uncomfortable it becomes as the weight increases which is why I bought the spud inc belt. Tough, strong and comfortable I'm happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend.

Its not often I write product reviews but I felt given the rave reviews about the Spud belt I would add some balance. Ive worked out for 37 years and at the age of 57, squatting and deadlifting have taken its toll, so I looked for an alternative. Hence the Spud belt. I have repurposed a dip belt and tbf that wasnt bad and Ive managed to get 120kg on that via a barbell, blocks and a landmine in my home garage gym. So I thought the Spud would be a far better bet and the answer to my problems. I was wrong.The thing digs in like hell but given my wife had spent £90+ for my birthday on it, I gritted my teeth and got with it. Three workouts in and it still digs in and is uncomfortable as hell at the bottom of the squat, no matter what angle of attack I use. Ive also tried it on a loading pin with 120kg, same result.On the plus side, its very well made and will probably stand up to years of use/abuse in the commercial environment it was designed for, on a belt squat machine.So short of throwing it on the pile of equipment I havent used in a decade at the back of my garage, what am I to do with it?The only option is to cover the belt and the straps in heavy duty foam and pipe lagging.So buyer beware. Its certainly wasnt the answer to my squat day but hey it could work as others have mentioned on here. My personal opinion, its over rated and Ive owned a huge amount of gym equipment over the years.I will keep this post updated regards my mods. But to be fair, you shouldnt have to spend that much money on a canvas belt, only to go and modify it and supply your own heavy duty chain and carribeners.For the record I bought the large. My stats are 15st bodyweight, 6'2" height, 36 waist.I hope this helps.

+is made from strong material-is less comfy than my dip belt-isn't adjustable in any way and there's no reason for it not to be-stitching is all over the place-metal loops are poorly coated and flakingOverall really not impressed. The company do make a pillow belt which looks a lot.