{"id":14243,"date":"2026-02-18T20:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T20:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=14243"},"modified":"2026-02-18T20:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T20:11:16","slug":"godfather-of-bodybuilding-charles-glass-explains-how-to-belt-squat-for-muscle-growth-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=14243","title":{"rendered":"‘Godfather of Bodybuilding’ Charles Glass Explains How to Belt Squat for Muscle Growth \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\u2018The Godfather of Bodybuilding, \u2018 Charles Glass, has proven strategies for building the lower body. On Feb. 8, 2026, via Instagram, he broke down how to belt squat for muscle growth without ego lifting.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cYou want growth? Take the ego out. Belt squat forces contraction, not momentum. Master the movement, the size follows. \ud83e\uddb5\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udd25\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Glass remains one of the most sought-after bodybuilding trainers in the IFBB Pro League<\/a>. Over decades, he\u2019s helped elite-caliber talent reach their full potential, including Dennis James<\/a>, Kai Greene<\/a>, Dexter Jackson<\/a>, and the late Shawn Rhoden<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

His grasp of body mechanics, rooted in his gymnastics background, gives him a unique edge inside the gym. Leg training<\/strong><\/a> can demand more effort than other muscle groups, leading Glass to lay out how to use the belt squat safely for adding size.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Charles Glass Shares How to Belt Squat for Muscle Growth: \u2018Take the Ego Out\u2019 \u00a0<\/h2>\n

In the Instagram reel, Glass laid out a few basic instructions for mastering the belt squat, which you can find below:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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  • Drive the Hips Forward<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Keep Toes Pointed Slightly Out\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Keep Hips Back and Pull Forward\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Glass emphasized the importance of depth during belt squats. He explained that driving the hips forward puts more work on the glutes instead of the quads.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    \u201cIt\u2019s a belt squat, all we\u2019re doing is getting really good depth on it. Drive the hips forward to put more pressure on the glutes and minimal on your quads. Just a touch,\u201d he shared<\/a>. \u201cA good polish. Toes slightly out, hips back, and pull forward.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    From superset-focused regimens<\/a> to highlighting common workout mistakes<\/a>, he\u2019s built a massive following online. Glass hasn\u2019t just helped retired IFBB Pros from past eras; he\u2019s shaped active competitors. Before the 2025 Bikini Olympia, he guided former champion Lauralie Chapados on her back day<\/a>. He provided tips to help her maximize mind-muscle connection.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Glass also revealed a gripping technique<\/a> to capitalize on gym gains.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    \u201cWhen you\u2019re pulling, you want to feel what you\u2019re pulling. You want to feel it in your grip. Try to keep it out of the forearm. Don\u2019t lock it down. Don\u2019t overgrip, just enough so the fingers don\u2019t come out. Just by touching one finger, you got to lock it in.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Glass believes the belt squat forces contractions and minimizes momentum. When performed properly, he credits it as an effective option for lower body growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0Charles Glass Reveals His 5 Favorite Ab Exercises That Shape the Core and Build \u2018Real Definition\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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