This machine is unique for its ability to avoid axial load on the spine. That is why belt squats with weights are great even for people having back problems. In women’s training, strength training with no shoulder load has unmatched advantages over loaded barbells.
The machine design includes hands for different types of grip, which help support balance and shift the load with no need to change weights. All you need is to watch you keep your torso strictly vertically to the floor.
While weight squats are one of the basic exercises for hip and gluteal muscles, they provide a comprehensive and effective training, similar to barbell exercises.