🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/belt-or-no-belt-148165933 🏋️‍♀️

In this interview, Yoshaun Hunter breaks down findings from his Master’s research comparing belted and unbelted back squats, using barbell velocity to understand how belts influence load, speed, and power. We discuss what the data means for coaches, when belt use makes sense in training, and when it may be unnecessary.

Yoshaun Hunter completed his Master’s degree in Kinesiology at Troy University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Original research thesis:

Hunter YS. A Comparison Between Bar ...