Official tutorial

HTB V1 —
Classic Hip Thrust Belt.

The DAYCrafterGear HTB V1 — Classic Hip Thrust Belt is a padded load-support system with three configurations: dumbbell hip thrusts with the Waist Strap, free-placement exercises without the Waist Strap, and suspended-load exercises. Choose the mode that matches your exercise and components, then follow the official setup video.

Dumbbell hip thrusts? Start here ↓Choose Your Mode

3 official modes4 fixed Perfect Fit configurationsVideo-led setup

Modes 1–2 · Dumbbell hip thrust setups only

Dumbbell Hip Thrust Setup

Perfect Fit for dumbbell hip thrusts.

Watch this overhead guide first to understand the four fixed connector configurations used for dumbbell hip-thrust setups in Modes 1 and 2. Perfect Fit does not apply to Mode 3.

Find your route

Choose your mode.

Match the mode to the exercise and components you plan to use, then go directly to the official tutorial.

Mode 01 · Dumbbell hip thrusts

Max Stability
with Waist Strap

For dumbbell hip thrusts using the Waist Strap. Start with Perfect Fit, then follow the Mode 1 setup video.

Watch tutorial ↓

Mode 02 · Free placement

Full Freedom /
No Waist Strap

For hip thrusts, squats, lunges, weighted push-ups and bench dips without the Waist Strap. Perfect Fit applies only to dumbbell hip-thrust setups.

Watch tutorial ↓

Mode 03 · Suspended load

Weighted Dips /
Heavy-Duty Harness

For weighted dips, belt squats and weighted pull-ups using the suspended-load configuration. Perfect Fit does not apply.

Watch tutorial ↓

Max Stability
with Waist Strap

Dumbbell hip-thrust configuration.

Uses Waist StrapClearance Perfect Fit appliesExercise shown Dumbbell hip thrust

What this tutorial covers

Max Stability with Waist Strap uses the Waist Strap for the dumbbell hip-thrust setup shown in the tutorial. The video demonstrates the load connection, Perfect Fit clearance options, vertical dumbbell position and controlled unloading after the set.

Full Freedom /
No Waist Strap

Free-placement configuration.

Waist Strap Not usedDumbbell hip thrusts Perfect Fit appliesApproved uses See summary below

What this tutorial covers

Full Freedom / No Waist Strap is the HTB V1 free-placement configuration used without the Waist Strap. The video demonstrates hip thrusts and an upper-back setup for squats. Supported Mode 2 uses also include lunges, weighted push-ups and bench dips. Follow the official HTB V1 guidance for the selected exercise.

Weighted Dips /
Heavy-Duty Harness

Suspended-load configuration.

Body anchor Padded Belt + Waist StrapConnections 2 carabinersAttachment Choose one strap optionPerfect Fit Does not apply

What this tutorial covers

Weighted Dips / Heavy-Duty Harness uses the Padded Belt and Waist Strap as the body anchor, two carabiners, and either the Heavy-Duty Extension Strap or the Short Versatility Strap for the suspended-load configurations shown in the tutorial, including weighted dips, belt squats and weighted pull-ups.

Before use

Check the setup.

Use the tutorial that matches your selected mode and components.

Match the tutorial

Confirm that the assembled setup and selected components match the official tutorial for the mode being used.

Close every carabiner

Before use, confirm each carabiner is fully closed.

Quick answers

We’re Here
to Help.

Use these answers to choose the right tutorial, check your setup and understand where to start with HTB V1.

Where should I start with HTB V1?

If you’re setting up dumbbells for hip thrusts, begin with the Perfect Fit video to review the four fixed connector configurations. Then continue to Mode 1 when that setup uses the Waist Strap, or Mode 2 when that dumbbell hip-thrust setup omits it. For suspended-load exercises, go directly to Mode 3; Perfect Fit does not apply to Mode 3.

Does Perfect Fit apply to every HTB V1 exercise?

No. Perfect Fit provides four fixed connector configurations for dumbbell hip-thrust setups in Modes 1 and 2. It does not apply to the suspended-load configuration in Mode 3.

Which mode should I use?

Mode 1 — Max Stability with Waist Strap: the dumbbell hip-thrust configuration shown with the Waist Strap.

Mode 2 — Full Freedom / No Waist Strap: the free-placement configuration used without the Waist Strap for hip thrusts, squats and lunges, weighted push-ups, and bench dips. Follow the official tutorial and HTB V1 setup for the selected exercise.

Mode 3 — Weighted Dips / Heavy-Duty Harness: the separate suspended-load configuration. Perfect Fit does not apply.

My dumbbells move during hip thrusts. What should I check?

Review the Perfect Fit tutorial and choose the demonstrated connector configuration that provides appropriate clearance for your dumbbell setup: The Compact (1 carabiner), The Standard (2 linked carabiners), The Wide (3 linked carabiners), or The Max Clearance (2 carabiners + Short Versatility Strap). Then compare the complete setup with the official Mode 1 or Mode 2 tutorial before use.

My dumbbells press against my hips. What should I check?

Stop the set and review your setup. For the HTB V1 dumbbell hip-thrust configuration, position the dumbbells vertically across the belt straps, as demonstrated in the Mode 1 video, rather than sideways along your hips. Review the Perfect Fit guide to select the connector arrangement that provides appropriate clearance, then compare the complete setup with your selected mode’s tutorial. Do not continue through pain; contact our team if you need help.

How should I check the carabiners before use?

Follow the official tutorial for the mode and components you selected. Before use, confirm that every carabiner is fully closed and that the assembled setup matches the tutorial.

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HTB V1 —
Classic Hip Thrust Belt.

Perfect Fit for dumbbell hip thrusts.