Leg Press And Hack Squat

Legs are the body part home gyms neglect, because a proper leg press and hack squat station is large and expensive. This machine covers both movements on one frame, which halves the floor space and most of the cost.

Two machines in one frame

The leg press position drives your quads, glutes and calves with your back supported. The hack squat position puts you upright against the pad, which loads the quads harder and lets you go deeper than a barbell squat safely allows.

Both back pads use a quick flip-and-lock mechanism, so switching between the two takes seconds rather than requiring tools.

The quad track roller system

Four tracks carry the carriage rather than one or two. That distributes the weight evenly and keeps the movement smooth even under a heavy load, which is what protects your bones and joints as you press.

Smoothness is not a luxury on a leg press. A carriage that binds mid-rep is how knees get hurt.

Three lockout positions

Three lockout positions stay under your control throughout the exercise. Therefore you can set different start and stop points depending on your leg length and the range you want, and you can always lock out safely if a set goes wrong.

That last point is why people train legs harder on a machine than under a barbell. There is no failure scenario that ends badly.

Built to commercial standard

The mainframe is extra heavy-duty 2″ x 4″ 11-gauge steel, specified to minimise torsional flex. Flex is what makes a loaded machine feel unnerving, and heavy-gauge steel is the only real answer to it.

Foot platforms are extra-heavy gauge diamond plate for both positions, and the back and shoulder pads are ultra-tough, double-stitched DuraFirm. An easy-access under-carriage plate load system keeps loading and stripping quick.

Leg press and hack squat specifications

• Positions: leg press and hack squat
• Carriage: quad track roller system
• Back pads: quick flip-and-lock mechanism
• Foot platforms: extra-heavy gauge diamond plate, both positions
• Plate loading: easy-access under-carriage system
• Mainframe: extra heavy-duty 2″ x 4″ 11-gauge steel
• Pads: ultra-tough double-stitched DuraFirm back and shoulder pads
• Lockouts: 3 user-controlled positions
• Plates: Olympic style only, sold separately

Who buys a leg press and hack squat machine

Commercial gyms, hotels, estate fitness rooms and serious home lifters. It is also the sensible choice for anyone whose back rules out heavy barbell squatting but who still wants to train legs hard.

Note that it takes Olympic-style plates only, and plates are optional. Browse our weight plates to load it, or the rest of our commercial equipment.

Price in Kenya

KSh 230,000, plates not included. Bought as a separate leg press and a separate hack squat, you would pay considerably more and use twice the floor.

Common questions

Does the leg press and hack squat come with weight plates?

No. It takes Olympic-style plates, and they are sold separately.

How quickly can I switch between the two positions?

Seconds. Both back pads use a quick flip-and-lock mechanism.

Is it suitable for a home gym?

Yes, if you have the floor space and ceiling height. It is built to commercial standard, which simply means it will last.

Is it safe to train to failure on it?

Three user-controlled lockout positions mean you can stop the carriage at any point, which is exactly why leg machines suit hard training.