Cloud 9 Belt Squat Belt

Features You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Every feature was born from community feedback and real-world testing:

Enhanced Strap Padding
• Typical belts have bare, rigid straps that dig into the thighs and hips. We wrapped our straps in massive cushioning, ensuring zero pressure points at any angle.
D-Rings—Reinvented
• Users wanted metal D-rings for smoother attachment vs. fabric loops—but hated the discomfort they caused.
• Our solution? Minimal-width, low-profile D-rings, deep padding underneath, and an extra-wide padded base that guarantees the D-rings never touch the skin, no matter the position.

More Sizes, More Options
We created the most inclusive belt sizing system on the market:

Example:
Founder Larry Nolan, with a 34” waist, is pictured using the Large (36”) belt. While it offers ergonomic tapering at the hip crease, he personally prefers the XL (45”) to extend the full width padded portion deeper into the leg-hip crease for more contact and support.

It’s about preference and how you like to wear your belt and with so many size options we should always have one to fit your exact preference! 

Sizing Tip:
• Want a more compact fit? Choose a belt close to your waist measurement.
• Prefer a belt that reaches into the leg crease for better load distribution? Choose a size up—or even two.

8 Connection Points for Maximum Versatility
• Most belts cap out at 7 hook points. We added an eighth to give you more attachment options for various belt squat setups and user heights. Each D ring is placed 1.5” apart with total padded strap length of 12” and 2” wide 

Removable Outer Shell
• For the first time ever, we made the outer padded layer washable and removable.
• The internal belt retains its structure and performance, while the comfort layer can be taken off for cleaning or replacement—no more sweaty, smelly belts over time.

The name says it all:

• 9-inch Width – The widest belt we tested, offering unmatched support and surface area to disperse pressure, reduce pinch points, and eliminate discomfort.(the smaller sizes are just under 9” wide)
• Cloud-Level Comfort – We engineered the thickest and most padded belt on the market, combining dense foam with soft, skin-friendly neoprene to make your heaviest lifts feel lighter and smoother.
This is more than a belt. It’s a biomechanical advantage.

We leaned into the true definition of ergonomic: enhancing comfort and efficiency.

• Ergonomic Tapering – Our belt tapers inward near the hips, contouring the body and eliminating sharp pressure zones during deep squats.
• No Stitch Contact – We removed all stitching from the padded contact zones. No more scratching or rough abrasion points.
• Soft Touch Materials – Our custom neoprene-like finish ensures that even if the belt touches bare skin, it stays soft and smooth, never irritating.

We didn’t design this belt alone. Multiple users in the strength training community tested various prototypes and gave hands-on feedback. Every version evolved based on their pain points, preferences, and performance needs. The result? A belt that truly solves what others overlook. 

Here’s what makes the Cloud 9 a glute-focused powerhouse:
    •    Belt height = biomechanical alignment
The 9-inch height places the belt higher on your torso, spanning from low back to mid-back, which:
    •    Forces you to stay more upright during the descent
    •    Encourages posterior chain recruitment, especially the erectors and glutes
    •    Replicates the hip hinge and hip extension of a proper back squat
    •    Keeps you from “sitting back and down” like a trap belt often allows

💬 “The higher belt contact cues you to drive your hips forward — just like in a heavy barbell squat.”

Traditional low-riding belt squat belts tend to:
    •    Shift load directly into the quads
    •    Reduce glute and hamstring tension
    •    Remove the need to stabilize through the back and hips

The Cloud 9 corrects that by:
    •    Engaging the glutes through the entire ROM
    •    Driving more hip extension at the top
    •    Requiring you to stabilize and hinge like a real back squat

💥 Bottom line: If your belt squat isn’t lighting up your glutes like a barbell back squat would — this belt fixes that.

Even with its taller profile, Cloud 9 is still the most comfortable belt squat belt on the market:
    •    Dual-belt system: Reinforced internal belt + ultra-padded outer layer
    •    Load distribution over 9 inches = no digging, pinching, or hot spots
    •    Especially great for lifters who feel pressure or discomfort with narrower belts

Pick the Cloud 9 if you:
    •    Want to maximize glute activation on every squat set
    •    Are trying to replicate the feel and function of a barbell back squat
    •    Need a belt that engages the posterior chain more than traditional belts
    •    Want to build bigger, stronger glutes without loading your spine
    •    Struggle with discomfort or pressure from shorter belts
    •    Train heavy and want premium stability and comfort

💬 “For glute-driven squats without spinal load — there’s Cloud 9, and there’s everything else.”