Belt Squat vs Squat Squat
Ok Rip, I've got a question:
I bought a SquatMAX belt squat to use while recovering from shoulder surgery. The first time I tried the thing, I had done no leg work in weeks. I loaded 180lbs and did three sets of ten. Barely made the last rep of each set. I expected my legs to be wrecked the next day.
Nothing. Not even the slightest twinge of DOMS.
Cut to last night. After using the belt squat 2-3x/week, adding weight each time, I finally managed to get barbell on my back and high-bar squatted 135x10x3. The weight was very light, but my grip was unstable so I didn't push it up. The next day, I could barely walk.
What the hell? The movements feel very similar, and the load was much more taxing on the belt squat. Any thoughts on why one would cause so much more soreness?