The key to mastering your squats comes down to perfecting your form, building strength, and maintaining a great level of consistency. However, while practice is key, there is a variety of equipment that can increase your squat performance. Whether your goal is increasing your range of motion, improving stability or simply just feeling more confident during the squat movement pattern, specific equipment can help to support these.

J-Cups

J-cups provide a secure resting place for your barbell. Properly positioned J cups ensures the barbell is at the ideal height for un-racking and re-racking which is key to reducing injury risk especially once you’ve completed your set when you’re probably fatigued, instead you can easily walk forward and re-rack smoothly.

Knee Wraps

Knee wraps help to provide additional support and stability for your knees, especially during heavier lifts. Wraps help to give you consistent compression around the knee joint, building strength and confidence in your squat.

Barbell Squat Pad

A barbell squat pad can help by reducing discomfort across your shoulders and upper back. This added comfort can allow you to focus more on your form and range of motion which in result can help you build more confidence under heavier loads and achieve consistent reps.

Leviathan Squat Bar

Our Leviathan Squat Bar has a specialised design and enhanced grip features which helps to increase stability and comfort during heavy squats. The barbell knurling will help to keep the bar securely in place, reducing the risk of slipping. Two more great features are the longer sleeves which allows you to add more weight than a regular bar and graphite plugged bushings for reduced spin which will be ideal during heavier squats.

Monolift Attachment

This attachment is amazing for eliminating the need to walk the bar out, allowing you to start your lift directly in position. Using a M4 Monolift Attachment conserves your energy and helps regulate your form, leading to a more efficient and safer squat.

Palm Grips

These provide extra cushioning and grip support, reducing pressure on your hands and wrists whilst squatting. They help prevent the bar from slipping, allowing you to maintain better control and stability throughout the squat.

Resistance Bands

Gym bands provide variable resistance, making the lift more challenging at a specific point in the range of motion. Resistance is a useful tool that help improve your strength, stability and control via increased glute and core activation. It is a great option to add to help overcome sticking points to build a stronger, smoother squat.

Change Plates and Fractional Plates

Change plates are invaluable for making gradual progress in your squat as they allow you to increase weight in small, manageable increments. You can build strength steadily without risking your form or injury increasing the weight too fast. The key to building strength in your squats is precise form whilst maintaining control of the load you’re lifting.

Safety Squat Bar

A Safety Squat Bar shifts the weight slightly forward, which helps reduce strain on your shoulder and wrists while engaging your core and upper back more effectively. The padded design and handles provide greater comfort and stability due to keeping a neutral squat grip, making it a great option for anyone with shoulder mobility limitations or injuries. The safety squat bar promotes proper posture and balance whilst helping you to build strength, minimising the risk of injury. 

Spotters

Spotter bars provide you with a safety net during your lift, allowing you to lift more confidently without fear of failing the lift and having to bail out. They catch the weight if you fail a rep, reducing the risk of injury and helping you to safely lift heavier loads. Using spotter bars allows you to focus fully on your form and performance especially when squatting alone.

Squat Handles

These handles are compatible with the M3 and M4 power rack and offer increased stability when using the safety squat bar. Squat handles reduce strain on your upper body and provide additional support, especially if you have limited shoulder mobility or recovering from an injury. By giving you a secure grip, squat handles allow you to focus on your lower body and improve your squat form.

Squat Ramp Platform

Using a ramp platform helps increase your range of motion by elevating your heels and supporting your ankle mobility. This adjustment helps to achieve more knee flexion and promotes a more upright torso which shifts focus and muscle recruitment more to the quads. The squat ramp platform is an excellent tool to help improve stability and overall biomechanics which refines form and leads to better squat performance.

Squat Box

Using a squat box can help provide a depth target, ensuring consistency and range of motion for every rep. It also helps contribute correct technique and build strength, especially at the bottom of the lift which is where the muscles are under the most tension. The Mirafit squat box also provides 7 adjustable heights enabling you to progress as you build strength and increase your range of motion.

Squat Rack

A squat rack is an essential tool for improving your squat as it provides a stable and adjustable framework to safely support a barbell. You can easily set the bar at the ideal height for un-racking and re-racking, ensuring a smooth set up. Most squat racks have features like J-cups and spotter bars to enable you to train confidently and help you reach your full potential.

Wrist Straps

Wrist straps provide additional support and stability for your wrists whilst squatting heavy loads. They reduce strain and discomfort, allowing you to maintain a secure grip on the barbell and focus on correct form and technique. Wrist straps help to prevent fatigue in the wrists, enabling you to perform your squat with a lot more control and confidence.

Weightlifting Belt

A weightlifting belt provides support for the core and lower back, allowing you to brace more effectively under heavy loads during your squat. Having increased stability in the entire trunk will help to maintain proper form and reduce your risk of injury. A weightlifting belt increases intra-abdominal pressure, which will help to generate more power and lift heavier in your squat.

Incorporating various pieces of equipment for squat training can make a significant difference in your performance, safety and progression. Whether it’s weightlifting belts for core stability, knee wraps for joint support or a squat ramp platform for an increased range of motion, each piece serves a specific purpose to help you lift more effectively. When you learn your needs and goals, you’ll have the confidence to choose the tools to take your squats to the next level. Remember, the right equipment is a supplement to proper technique and consistent training, combine all three, and you’ll see remarkable progress.

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