Now let me tell you the reasons why I love this belt squat. Number one, since the weight is with the belt, it allows you to use maximum amount of weight without taxing the upper body muscles mainly the erectors of your spine. Number two, since the weight is distributed straight on your sides, it gives you a one-to-one ratio with the actual weight you can actually do on your regular squat. And also you have four different holes here which gives you different permutations as far as depth goes. So people will lower back issues, this is a good option.