Fringe Sport

Not all belt squats are the same, but that’s not a bad thing. Lever arms and cable systems in particular just feel different from one another.

With cable belt squats, the weight is directly beneath you and runs through a system of pulleys. This usually leads to a more consistent resistance throughout each rep.

With lever arms, the resistance curve will be a bit different especially depending on the length of the arm and because the weight is usually loaded in front of you.

Neither is better than the other. It ultimately comes down to preference and accessibility!