Squat Lifting Gear & Accessories

What Equipment & Accessories Are Best for Squats?

The lifting gear can make a big difference. Whether you're using machines or a barbell, your choice will impact your performance and safety. Smith machine, offer guided movement and can be useful for beginners. However, nothing beats the versatility and effectiveness of barbell squats for building strength. Wrist wraps and weightlifting belts to your gear can further enhance your squatting experience. Wrist wraps provide essential support for your wrists for your big lift. A weightlifting belt helps to stabilise your core - increasing your intra-abdominal pressure, giving you the confidence to push through those heavy sets.

LIFTING GEAR FOR SQUATS

Weight Lifting Belt - Black

$90.00

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Lifting Wrist Wraps - Black

$50.00

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Your journey starts here. Start with a versatile secure belt or load up with the full kit with the 'Eclipse' bundle.

LIFTING GEAR BY STRENGTH SPORT

Get right gear for your strength sport. Become a specialist in a specific lift.

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Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Strongman, CrossFit, Home Gyms and Gym & Fitness.

Explore lifting gear by exercise below:

Bench Press, Squat & Deadlift

Weightlifting Belts and Squat

Should you use a lifting belt for squats?

Absolutely.Weightlifting belts allows you to increase your intra-muscular pressure of the erector spine muscles, helping you stabilise your body and ultimately squeezing that extra little bit out of your lift.
Read more about “What does a weight lifting belt do?”

When should you start wearing a belt for squats?

Consider a belt when your lifts are around 1.5 times your body weight. Like most gym gear, don’t use it every time you lift.

Is using a belt cheating in squat?

Not at all. A belt is a tool that enhances your performance and safety. If you are competing in a competition, belts are allowed in most powerlifting competitions for all 3 lifts including Squat, Deadlift and Bench Press. There are also specific rules about the thickness (13mm) of the belt, materials of each item so it’s a good idea to check before attending.

How much can a belt improve your squat?

Wearing a belt can help you lift more by providing better core stability. Some lifters see an increase of 1-10% in their max lifts. Give it a try and see how you go.

Wrist Wraps and Squats

Should you use wrist wraps for squats?

Wrist wraps can be used for squats to support and stabilise the wrists. If you low bar squat, this puts more stress on your wrists, so you can benefit more greatly. Read more about how to use wrist wraps and their benefits.

When should you use wrist wraps with squats?

Beginners can use them to build strength safely, while advanced lifters can push their limits with added wrist support. If you are an absolute beginner, its recommended to learn the lift technique before adding any other gym accessory.

Do wrist wraps help you lift more in your squat?

Wrist wraps will provide additional stability; however, it won’t make a massive increase in your squat. However, some people have seen a 1-7% improvement on their bench press.