Great work JML!!
Do me a BIG favor and pick this up FIRST, then get one of these two belts, to take the load off your spine BEFORE the big back injury... steals your dream - as it did mine.
Whether or not you have back problems, this is a lift worth looking into. It takes a few sessions to get used to but you can finally open the throttle with very little risk of injury and really reap the benefits of this fantastic routine.
There are two quality hip belts available for sale: The IronMind Hip Belt and the Spud Belt available here:
IRONMIND HIP BELT
https://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmi ... umber=1220
SPUD SQUAT BELT
https://www.flexcart.com/members/eliteft ... D&pid=1595
If you do order either one, I highly suggest getting the Ironmind loading pin
FIRST, which can be found here and makes loading/unloading a snap:
15" LOADING PIN
https://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmi ... ber=1314-C
I personally use the Ironmind belt and loading pin and have had over 900lbs on there with no problems. The carryover to your barbell squat is almost pound for pound too, provided you're doing top range rack pulls, RDL's, static ab holds etc..,
Solid investment and can also be used for weighted chins, dips, sled
dragging etc.. Very versatile.