Squat Machines

Squatting as an exercise is really good for your balance, flexibility, building muscle, and burning calories, and a squat gym machine can improve the effectiveness of this exercise. 

Free weights are not always safe, so using a squat machine is a less risky way to add weight to help build muscle. A squat machine will also ensure a concentration of the muscle being worked and will provide added balance and stability to your movements. Squatting, whilst a fairly simple movement, can be hard to get right, so a squat machine can ensure good form and prevent injuries.

The muscles targeted in a squat machine are the quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and core. We offer a range of squat machines including the hack squat machine, smith machine, and sissy squat machine. The hack squat recruits muscles in the entire lower body and is additionally very good for people who have lower back issues. It provides a really good challenge for the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. The sissy squat is a compact machine so is popular in home gyms. It is great for quad development but also for the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. 

Alternatives to the squat machine include using a barbell with a power or squat rack. Completing a barbell squat also engages your core muscles as you need to create stability yourself, which you don’t have to do with a squat machine. You can take a look at our guide on how to squat which will help you master your squat form. 

When looking for a squat machine for your gym do consider all the variations of the squat and what exactly you want your squat machine to do. Also, think about its adjustability as some squat machines will allow you to perform different exercises. We would always advise you to look at the quality of the construction materials involved and its stability.

So call us today and we can discuss your squat machine requirements with you. We also offer a full gym design service and professional gym installation.