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@homegymcoop recommends buying a cheap $150 belt squat to strengthen the legs…

2026-07-28 · 21:45 UTC ·@homegymcoop ·0 min read

Brief

@homegymcoop recommends a cheap $150 belt squat to strengthen legs without axial spinal compression and to traction vertebrae, plus a Roman Chair for back-support work until the pleather wears out. The advice targets @JesseKellyDC, who reported a wrecked lower back, limited equipment (dumbbells, cable), and squats that worsen his pain.

Why it matters

@homegymcoop recommends buying a cheap $150 belt squat to strengthen the legs while eliminating axial spinal compression and providing traction to the vertebrae.

Key details

  • @homegymcoop also advises getting a cheap Roman Chair and 'riding it until the pleather wore out,' addressing @JesseKellyDC, who reported a wrecked lower back, limited equipment (dumbbells, cable), and squat variations that worsen his pain.
Source evidence

If I had chronic back pain that prevented me from squats due to spinal loading…

I’d buy this cheap $150 belt squat.

This will strengthen the legs, eliminate axial spinal compression, and traction the vertebrae all at the same time.

To prevent further back pain, I’d buy a cheap Roman Chair and ride it until the pleather wore out.

Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC)

QUESTION for the workout bros:

My lower back is wrecked at the moment. I don’t have endless gym equipment (dumbbell set, cable machine). ANY variation of squats I’ve tried has only hurt it worse.

Soooo, how do i do legs?

— https://nitter.net/JesseKellyDC/status/2082144612798370220#m