Equipment Review: PRIME PL Hack Squat

PRIME Plate Loaded Hack Squat
Muscles Targeted: Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes

Favorite Features:
Adjustable Banding System – A true innovation, the adjustable banding system allows for users to use a reverse banding technique with up to 9 levels of different resistances. It makes banding more measurable and also more convenient because different levels of band tension can be used without removing the bands or using different strengths of bands.

Back Pad/Linear Hack Squat– The adjustable back pads turns this machine into a 2-in-1. With one simple adjustment this machine converts from a traditional hack squat to a linear hack squat. This movement will closely immolate a leg press and allows for a totally different workout, the ability to superset two movements on one machine, and also an easy way to do calf raises similarly to how you on a leg press.

Stainless Steel Rail System – SMOOTH! The use of large rails and large rollers makes this the smoothest hack squat we’ve tested to date. Small rails and bearings have plagued hack squats forever and this rail system gives the user an extremely smooth experience.

High Level of Adjustability – Everything on this machine is highly adjustable. The foot plate has 8 settings allowing for good depth with different levels of ankle mobility and comfort, the depth adjustment has 12 settings, the band tension system has 9 setting, the re-racking mechanism has 4 positions compared to the traditional 2 on most hack squats, and the machine itself has leveling adjustments on the bottom so it can be leveled on any gym surface.

Youtube References
Eugene Teo Example of performing original barbell hack squat:    • What Makes This Exercise So Great? The ORI...  

Daryl Conant Demonstration of the Hack Slide:    • The Actual Hack Squat from Vince's Gym  

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