GMWD Leg Press Hack Squat Machine Combo, Leg Exercise Machine with Linear Bearing, 45-Degree Lower Body Special with Weight Storage for Quads, Hamstring, Glutes, Calves, Home Gym Leg Day Equipment

A plus of the the product is that it’s compact for a home gym but the quality is not full commercial grade (and that's okay) but actually more akin to a home/light-commercial grade mix, so definitely superior to a standard product.Now, to me, it was perfect for our home gym, we didn't want a basic product, and we did not want to spend thousands of dollars on a commercial grade, nor did we have the room for something full commercial grade.This item was perfect for us (e.g., size, price point, functionality).To be clear, the only real concern of the grade is with the weight ratio and the Company has since reached out to us to help us understand our concerns, they informed us of the accessories that existed that allow for one to push a higher weight and why the accessory item is necessary (awesome customer service and people that really care for their product and the physical fitness journey), the product itself looks fantastic, operates well, and is fully functional and easy to use.PROS: You get two machines for the price of one! The machine is able to be adjusted quickly to transition from hack squats to leg press with relative ease. Engineering seems sound as my legs are growing and I am still here today. I have used up to 300 LBS of plates (recommended) and the machine handled this well. It does have a built in weight holder for your plates too, which is nice.CONS: When performing exercises, the overall weight does not feel as if it is a 1:1 ratio, due to what I assume is something to do with the double function/engineering design due to the way the mass of the weights are distributed while they are resting on the machine, (e.g., angles, etc.) from my experience as a commercial gym user of 6+ years, it feels like a .75:1 ratio (e.g., 300 lbs. feels like 225 lbs.)This was the original reason for our concern (hence 2 stars versus the 5 now) but have since mitigated that concern after speaking with the Company who advised us on some accessory items that allow for those users (like us who probably should have a commercial piece of equipment to move beyond the capabilities and limitations of this particular product).Now, how many people actually max out 300 LBS on a machine, but for those of us that do, what comes next? The answer is this, the Company makes an accessory item that allows you to add up to 200 more pounds, and using the subjective ratio I referenced above, that would be somewhere around 375 to 400 lbs which should get the job done for most of us females out there.For reference, I am about 145lb female lean/slim 5’5 and have had this product for a few months.My fiancée doesn’t feel the difference between commercial vs this product as he isn’t a regular user of the leg press at the gym.

I love training legs, but I have incurred many injuries in my powerlifting career therefore the hack squat is the main reason I got this but was pleasantly surprised by the leg press variation. The reason I got this one was that the foot print works better with my garage set up. Instead of two support backings there is a single column upright that supports the machine. This allowed me to store 4 45lb plates on each side in the tight space I have. Oh course their LH01 model is the dream model, but that's for another day.This machine accommodates me well, I'm 6'2 and around 250lbs I have no issues throwing on 2 plates for the hack squat and 6-8 for the leg press. I can achieve full depth on both movements, if your a ROM manaic and need extra depth, just place some rubber 25lb plates on the foot pad and you'll be solid. I also have used banded resistance on the band pegs and the lower loadable weight horns of the machine. Speaking of weight horns, they are metal, thank goodness. Not plastic like I've seen on other companies home gym equipment in the past. The transition between hack squat and leg press is easy and casual, there's videos on this specific machine out there. Watch them if your curious.The construction was pretty casual, only mounted one thing backwards, it was a easy swap to set it back the other way. I used a Ryobi impact drill with some sockets and wrenches. Be careful, you can overtighten the bolts and bend the frame. When it shipped it showed up in three boxes, I got 2 in one day. And the last one the following. Check your Amazon messages for the three tracking numbers.Only compliant is I have a problem with one of the linear bearings inside the sled, it started making a clicking/grinding type of sound. I reached out to GMWD with my order info, and within 2 days they shipped 4 replacement bearings and a tool to deal with the snap rings. Even with the bad bearing making a ruckus, the operation is smooth as can be. I really have enjoyed this machine and dealing with GMWD, excellent customer service. I can't wait to order the LH01 one day.-Dave

After completing the first legs day with this machine, I am pleasantly surprised. This machine came in three boxes, all packaged well with zero damage. All parts where included. For the most part quality seemed on par with equipment form brand like Titan or Giant, except a few small things.The Good:Easy to follow instructions, took me just under 3 hrs, going slow and breaks, to complete alone. Help may be needed for lifting. When built on a level surface, the machine seemed stable without any rocking, flexing or movement. I am 6'2" and can get full ROM when playing with foot position and plate angles. This machine operates smoothly and seems to be able to handle an amount of weight most people are going to work with.The Not so good, and I'm being picky:The padding is meh. It is not uncomfortable to work on but isn't anything special. The leg press plate is small. I squat and press with a somewhat wide, toes out form and my toes hang off the plate, again I'm 6'2" with a 13 shoe. Works just fine but just a consideration. The pin that secures the leg press plate in the up position is cheap. It does not carry the load while pressing, but I can see the plastic handle piece being the first thing to break.All in all, this is. A must for any home gym. My wife and I were shocked a the quality for such a lower price. You could slap on a big brand logo and you wouldn't know any better. Only time will tell how this thing holds up. A must have