Cloud 9 Belt Squat Belt

Name: Cloud 9 Belt Squat Belt
Brand: Bullet Proof Fitness Equipment
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

A belt squat belt from Bulletproof Fitness Equipment built around extra-thick padding and a wide, tapered profile aimed at eliminating the hip pinching that plagues thinner belts. It ships as a 2-in-1 system — a base belt plus a removable, washable neoprene outer sheath — and includes 8 D-ring attachment points (most competing belts cap out at 7) spaced 1.5” apart on 12”-long, 2”- wide padded straps, plus two heavy-duty carabiners. Both the inner belt and outer shell taper at the ends so the belt contours to the hips rather than digging in, and an “extended height” design is meant to encourage a forward hinge that increases posterior-chain (glute/hamstring) engagement during belt squats. Owner reviews on GymRadar are strongly positive (4.80/5 across 5 reviews) and several reviewers who switched from Rogue’s belt specifically cite less inner-thigh irritation with the Cloud 9. The most consistent piece of buyer feedback — echoed across GymRadar and video reviews — is that the manufacturer’s size chart runs small: multiple owners recommend sizing up to L or XL regardless of the stated waist range, and note the M and S sizes are effectively unusable for most people. One YouTube reviewer who normally uses a SquatMaxMD belt squat machine found the extra bulk actually rode up and interfered with hip position in a deep squat, preferring a thinner belt for that specific setup — a useful counterpoint that the Cloud 9’s signature thickness is a tradeoff, not a universal upgrade.

Type	Belt squat belt
Sizes	Small (17" padded length, ~26" and under waist, 7" wide), Medium (24", ~26-28" waist, 9" wide), Large (36", ~28-33" waist, 9" wide), XL (45", 33"+ waist, 9" wide)
Strap	12" long, 2" wide, padded
Included	1x belt (2-in-1 system) + 2x heavy-duty carabiners
Material	Removable/washable neoprene outer sheath over a padded inner belt
Warranty	1-year structural warranty, 30-day money-back guarantee
Attachment points	8 D-rings, spaced 1.5" apart

What is a Miscellaneou?

What’s in Miscellaneous

This is the catch-all for the conditioning tools and accessories that don’t fit a single equipment class — weighted vests and plate carriers, medicine and slam balls, plyo boxes, ab mats, and the odds and ends that round out a garage gym. Items land here because their job (loaded carries, jumps, core work) cuts across the categories rather than sitting neatly inside one.

Who it’s for

Anyone filling in the gaps around the big pieces. If you already have a rack, bar, and plates, this is where you find the vest for rucking and weighted push-ups, the ball for slams and wall throws, or the box for step-ups and box jumps. Match the tool to the training you actually do — a plate carrier for conditioning and rucking, plyo boxes for explosive work — rather than buying the whole shelf.

How it compares

	Cloud 9 Belt Squat Belt	Jerk Blocks - Custom/DIY	Echo Weight Vest	Deadlift Jack Barbell Stand Single
GymRadar rating	4.8/5	4.8/5	4.8/5	4.8/5
Price	$119.00		$145.00
Type	Belt squat belt	DIY / homemade, not a manufactured product		Single-side deadlift jack
Sizes	Small (17" padded length, ~26" and under waist, 7" wide), Medium (24", ~26-28" waist, 9" wide), Large (36", ~28-33" waist, 9" wide), XL (45", 33"+ waist, 9" wide)		S / M / L
Strap	12" long, 2" wide, padded
Included	1x belt (2-in-1 system) + 2x heavy-duty carabiners
Material	Removable/washable neoprene outer sheath over a padded inner belt		500D Cordura exterior, 1000D Cordura interior with stretch woven lining	Metal frame with a padded (MDF-lined) bar cradle
Warranty	1-year structural warranty, 30-day money-back guarantee		Limited lifetime
Attachment points	8 D-rings, spaced 1.5" apart

4.8/5 · 5 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.8/5	5 reviews
Youtube	4.0/5	3 reviews

The Bulletproof Cloud 9 is a comfort-first belt squat belt whose extra-wide, tapered padding earns consistently strong praise from owners, several of whom switched from Rogue’s belt specifically to escape inner-thigh irritation. Value and build quality are the standout dimensions: reviewers call out the 8 D-ring attachment system, easy-clean removable outer sheath, and thick-but-not-bulky padding as clearly above other belts they’ve tried. Functionality is the weakest dimension – the manufacturer’s size chart runs noticeably small (multiple independent sources recommend sizing up to L or XL regardless of stated waist range, with S/M called effectively unusable), and one video reviewer found the belt’s thickness rode up and interfered with hip position on a SquatMaxMD-style belt squat machine, preferring a thinner belt for that specific setup.

+Value: multiple owners rate it above pricier belts they've tried, including the Titan and several Spud models (GymRadar: James Patton)
+Functionality: extra-wide tapered padding eliminates the inner-thigh pinching that drove several owners away from Rogue's belt (GymRadar: JGratty, Big Brett)
+Build quality: 8 D-ring attachment system (one more than most competing belts) with heavy padding and easy clip-in carabiner use (GymRadar: Gibran Hyder)
+Build quality: removable, washable outer sheath keeps the belt easy to clean without sacrificing cushioning (YouTube: obfuscurity; ShreddedDad)
+Versatility: thick 6-9" padding stays comfortable without feeling bulky, and multiple attachment rings make dialing in range of motion easy (GymRadar: Big Marc)

−Functionality: the size chart runs small -- independent reviewers repeatedly recommend sizing up to L or XL regardless of the stated waist range, and call the S/M sizes effectively unusable for most people (GymRadar: Gibran Hyder, Big Brett)
−Functionality: the extra bulk can ride up and interfere with hip position in a deep squat on some belt squat setups, one reviewer preferring a thinner belt on his SquatMaxMD machine (YouTube: Hybrid Resistance)
−Functionality: the belt can want to slide off the hips before it's fully cinched, requiring some in-workout adjustment (YouTube: obfuscurity)
−Durability: no long-term wear data yet -- coverage is limited to first-impressions reviews and 5 GymRadar owner reviews, none reporting extended use

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