Abstract: A weight suspension apparatus for squat exercises. The apparatus comprises a belt, a front strap, a rear strap, a weight and a multi-link chain for connecting the weight to the front and rear straps. The front and rear straps are each preferably V-shaped, with the nadir of the V-shape depending between the legs of the user. The upper ends of the front and rear straps are preferably connected to the belt so that an upper end of each is located on either side of the user's body when the belt is secured thereto. The weight is attached to the straps by a multi-link chain allowing variable placement of the weight in a front-rear direction, to change the point of attachment of the weight according to location of the user's center of gravity.