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 looked at several leg press / hack squat combo machines for months. I had narrowed my selection to two different products, and eventually ordered this one because of the two different placements for weights (underneath AND top/side) and it went on sale with free shipping. After ordering, I received a message from the seller through Amazon stating me that my machine was from a batch that may have alignment and cosmetic issues. The communication stated that if I had any issues to contact them and they would rectify immediately, and they would also extend the warranty for me. I found this ominous, and wondered what was in store for me once the product arrived. The product arrived in 3 boxes on two different days (one box was delayed by FedEx). It took me an hour to unbox everything and get the packing material out of the way. Boxing the parts into three boxes was an engineering feat all by itself. From there, it took about 3 solid hours (I split it up across two days) to put it together. Between the printed instructions shipped with the product, and the assembly video included here on Amazon, the assembly went smoothly (except for one part, which I'll mention in a second when I talk about the customer service). There was one part of the assembly that a second person would have been handy. The base is assembled first, then the "sled" portion. You then attach the sled portion to the base....and it's pretty heavy. I was able to get it on my own, but if my wife had been awake (I was excitedly putting this together late at night) I would have asked her to help. I really have to mention, because there are comments to the contrary here, that the customer support was absolutely fantastic. While the initial communication was a bit ominous, I appreciated the heads up. It took me a few days (due to Thanksgiving) to get around to assembling the product, In the meantime, knowing I had received it, I was sent another email asking if all had gone smoothly or if I had any questions/issues. I ran into one small issue during assembly with barely being able to move the safety rails after attaching them - I posted a question to the Amazon message thread I had with them to which they responded (what I assume was during their daytime) within a few hours. I was asked to send pictures as it was thought something had been assembled incorrectly. After re-watching the video I discovered I had indeed installed the shaft assemblies on the opposite sides. Once I corrected that, they moved freely and easily. At the completion of assembly, I noted the 2inch Olympic adapters for the storage pegs were missing the little screws that would secure them onto the pegs. I again posted to the Amazon thread I had with them to which they responded during my nighttime on the same day. They offered to send me the items (which they stated may take a week or so given the part was in short supply) or I could just order it from Amazon (they sent me information on what part to order) and they would re-imburse me $10. I ordered the part (for $6.99), informed them, and they again responded during my night time of the same day telling me they had credited my account the $10 (which they had). I used the machine for the first time a day later for leg day. As noted in the picture I put two plates on each side just to try it out. The sled moved easily and freely and the noise level was what I would expect from such a machine. It sounds like gym equipment. It feels super sturdy. I feel 100% safe using the machine. It takes less than 30 seconds to convert between leg press and hack squat mode. I can't wait until my next leg day when I'll load up more weight. This is a fantastic addition to my home gym. Coming in at around $700 it's still a significant amount of money, but if you had told me 4 years ago (when I started building my home gym) that I could have this machine as part of my home gym for $700, I wouldn't have believed you. Awesome product, great support. I can't say enough good things about this - I highly recommend.