Plate Loaded Hack Squat Machine [Solaris Series]

Solaris Series Hack Squat - Commercial Plate Loaded Machine

Heavy Quad Building | Olympic Plate Loaded | 10-Year Frame Warranty

The Solaris Hack Squat is the quad builder serious gyms are built around. Shoulders under the pads, back flat against the support, feet on the oversized non-slip platform - and the 45-degree sled turns every rep into deep, controlled quad work without a barbell compressing your spine.

Because the sled runs on a fixed track with precision bearings, there's no balance demand - just load. That's what makes the hack squat the go-to for heavy leg volume: squat-pattern depth, with the safety lockout system ready at any point in the rep. Foot position shifts the emphasis - low for quads, high and wide for glutes and hamstrings.

Built from commercial-grade high-strength steel at 230kg with an Olympic plate-loaded sled, it's planted, stable and made for daily high-volume use.

Key Features

• 45-degree sled path: deep, quad-dominant squatting with the spine supported, not loaded.
• Olympic plate loaded: true progressive resistance for heavy leg training.
• Oversized non-slip foot platform: room for every stance to shift the target muscles.
• Safety lockout system: re-rack at any point for safe training at every resistance level.
• Smooth sled movement: precision bearings keep the motion fluid under maximum load.
• 230kg commercial steel frame: reinforced build for constant commercial use.
• Powder-coated commercial frame: 16 frame colours and 12 upholstery colours available on made-to-order builds.

Technical Specifications

Ideal For

• Commercial gyms and 24/7 clubs anchoring the leg section
• Bodybuilding floors running heavy, high-volume quad work
• Lifters who want squat-depth loading without spinal compression
• PT studios coaching the squat pattern safely without a spotter

Warranty

FAQs

What muscles does the hack squat work?
Primarily the quads, with the glutes driving hard out of the bottom and the hamstrings and calves assisting. Foot placement shifts the emphasis - low on the platform biases the quads, high and wide brings in more glute and hamstring.

Hack squat or barbell squat?
Both have their place. The hack squat removes the balance demand and spinal load, so you can push the legs closer to failure, more safely, more often - which is why bodybuilders build their quad volume on it.

How is it different from a V squat?
The hack squat runs on a fixed straight sled for a strict, locked path; the Solaris V Squat moves on a pivoting arc that lets the hips travel more freely. Serious leg floors often run both.

Is it safe to train to failure on?
Yes - the safety lockout system lets you re-rack the sled at any point in the rep, so heavy sets don't need a spotter.

What plates does it take?
Standard Olympic (50mm) plates - the same plates as the rest of your floor. Plates are sold separately; add them to your order and we will freight everything together.

Can I customise the frame and upholstery?
Yes - made-to-order builds are available in 16 frame colours and 12 upholstery colours on an 8-12 week lead time. See the full colour chart below.

Do you offer delivery and installation?
Yes - Australia-wide delivery, with professional installation through our own technician team in Sydney. Contact us to discuss freight access and site requirements.

Delivery & Installation

Australia-wide delivery on a 230kg commercial machine, with professional installation available through our own technician team in Sydney. Contact us to discuss freight access and site requirements.

Commercial Fit-Outs & Bulk Orders

Outfitting a gym, studio or facility? Contact us for our full commercial catalogue, bulk pricing and a free consultation.

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Quads are built on the hack squat - rack it, load it, go deep.

Made To Order

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Commercial Grade custom made to order products

You can now design your own custom made equipment to suit your own requirements. Simply let us know the colour or finish you would like on the products and we will do the rest.

Once an order has been placed, your equipment will be manufactured upon request. This process generally takes around 14 days depending on the size of each product.

Once the production is finished, it can take 4-6 weeks to be delivered to Sydney. Once it has arrived in our warehouse, we will arrange shipment to your location. Prior arrangement can also be made to ship items direct to you.

Estimated start to finish process: 8 - 12 weeks

Custom Design

Some of our ranges are fully colour customisable to suit your needs - 16 frame colours and 12 upholstery colours. Just get in touch when ordering to let us know which colour you require and we will do the rest.

Our commercial grade equipment also comes with a 10-year warranty!

• FRAME: 10 YEARS
• GUIDE RODS & BEARINGS: 3 YEARS
• UPHOLSTERY & PARTS: 12 MONTHS

Please reach out to our customer service if you have any questions or require some advice & one of our friendly staff members will be happy to help you.