Abstract: An apparatus for use in performing a weighted glute bridge exercise. A back support contacts a user's back and a foot support contacts at least one of the user's feet, with each supporting a portion of the user's weight. A rigid elongate arm is mounted adjacent the back support at a pivot point. A hip bar is connected to the elongate arm and is configured to contact a user's hip region throughout the exercise. When the user moves from a hip flexed position to a hip extended position, the elongate arm moves from a first pivotal position to a second pivotal position. A resistance loading area connected to the elongate arm applies a resistance force directly onto the user's hip region that opposes the motion. Reversing the motion moves the elongate arm from the second pivotal position back to the first pivotal position and completes the repetition.

Abstract: A belt squat apparatus having a frame and a lever arm that is pivotally mounted to a pivot point of the frame. A weight loading point is located on the first side of the lever arm and on one side of the pivot point. An attachment point is located on the second side of the lever arm. A cable includes a lever end that is configured to mount to the lever arm at the attachment point and an opposing user end that is configured to engage a user. When the user pulls the cable, the lever arm pivots about the pivot point to move the weight loading point from a lowered position to a raised position.