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A resistance apparatus for use in performing squat exercises, in which a belt-type device is worn by a person for providing a resistance connection between the person\s legs. The resistance apparatus includes a chain, which is connectable at one end to a connection arrangement associated with the be

A resistance apparatus for use in performing squat exercises, in which a belt-type device is worn by a person for providing a resistance connection between the person\s legs. The resistance apparatus includes a chain, which is connectable at one end to a connection arrangement associated with the belt-type device. The other end of the chain is connected to a stack of weights or any other satisfactory resistance-providing device, with the chain being trained around a series of pulleys. A tracking arrangement provides front-to-rear movement of the chain at a point below the connection of the chain to the belt-type device for maintaining the resistance directly below the person\s center of gravity as the person moves in a front-to-rear direction during performance of a squat exercise.

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A method of providing resistance during performance of a squat exercise by a user, wherein a belt-type device is worn by the user and includes a connection arrangement located between the user\s legs, wherein the connection arrangement moves along with the user in a back-and-forth manner during perf

A method of providing resistance during performance of a squat exercise by a user, wherein a belt-type device is worn by the user and includes a connection arrangement located between the user\s legs, wherein the connection arrangement moves along with the user in a back-and-forth manner during performance of a squat exercise by the user, the method comprising the steps of: providing a platform on which the user stands when performing the squat exercise; providing a flexible elongated element defining a first end and a second end; engaging the first end of the flexible elongated element with the connection arrangement and engaging the second end of the flexible elongated element with a resistance-providing element; providing movement of the resistance-providing element in a back-and-forth manner below the engagement of the resistance-providing element with the connection arrangement, by providing a tracking arrangement maintained at a constant predetermined elevation below the user and relative to the platform, the tracking arrangement including a member movable in a back-and-forth manner along with the user during performance of a squat exercise by the user, wherein the resistance-providing element moves in a back-and-forth manner along with the user during performance of a squat exercise by the user.