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Posted On: November 3rd 2026, 11:23 pm
THE BEST PIECE OF GYM EQUIPMENT I USE FOR STRENGTH, MOBILITY, AND FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT IS THE BELT SQUAT MACHINE.

The PIT SHARK, developed by legendary strength coach Louie Simmons, is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment Iโ€™ve ever used.

WHY?

Because it allows you to load your lower body without placing a barbell directly on your spine.

But Iโ€™m not just using it for squats.

Iโ€™m using it for:

๐Ÿ’ช Lower-body strength and power.
๐Ÿฆต Squats, lunges, marches, and athletic movement patterns.
๐Ÿ”„ Controlled mobility and rotational movement.
โšก Progressive resistance and muscular endurance.
๐Ÿง  Training the connection between your MIND โ€ข BODY โ€ข ENERGY.

And hereโ€™s where my system changes the experience.

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ON / OFF.

Learn to turn the intensity ON when producing force.

Then learn to turn unnecessary tension OFF when recovering.

Effort. Relaxation. Breath. Rhythm.

The goal isnโ€™t to stay tense throughout your workout.

Itโ€™s to develop the ability to produce force when needed and recover efficiently between efforts.

MAKE EFFORT FEEL GOOD.

The equipment is just a tool.

The real skill is learning how to control your MIND, move your BODY, and manage your ENERGY.

Thatโ€™s what Iโ€™ve built into the MIND โ€ข BODY โ€ข ENERGY SYSTEM.

๐Ÿ”ฅ CHECK OUT THE FIRST 3-WEEK TRIAL THROUGH THE LINK IN MY BIO and experience the system Iโ€™ve created for yourself.

MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE. DISCIPLINE CREATES FREEDOM.

Mission: Help 10,000,000 people take control of their health and live life on their own terms while raising the frequency of humanity.
Comments (10)
chrispy247 2 hours ago

chrispy247

PIT ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

j316fam 4 hours ago

j316fam

PIT

deniz_miyas 10 hours ago

deniz_miyas

The Pit Shark is a total game changer for spinal decompression! Love the emphasis on CNS control, thatโ€™s where the real gains are made.

krtmichaelnoel a day ago

krtmichaelnoel

I need to get one of these!

jeffghartz a day ago

jeffghartz

God idea Mike ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ

vinnybaby a day ago

vinnybaby

Your legs look ๐Ÿ”ฅ

bomberorob a day ago

bomberorob

The Reverse hyperโ€ฆagain, thanks Louie! Iโ€™ve had the original in my garage since he invented it. โค๏ธ And I Do enjoy the belt squat. โœŠ

guitartommyz a day ago

guitartommyz

Westside style!

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