GLUTE SQUAT

What are the common problems with traditional V-Squat machines, and how does the Glute Squat from Glutebuilder address them?

• They move along a curved path of motion, due to a single-axis lever system. This curved trajectory pushes the torso forward at the bottom, increasing lumbar spine stress and shifting the load away from the glutes.
• The starting weight is often too heavy, making it difficult for beginners or those training unilaterally.
• The load becomes even heavier at the bottom, where the movement is already most difficult, creating an unbalanced resistance profile.
• Carriage locking positions are limited-usually just 2 or 3. If it’s locked at the highest point, shorter users may be unable to reach the shoulder pads to unlock the machine, making it impractical or even unusable without help.
• These machines do not allow for adjusting the lowest position, restricting safe range of motion customization.

The Glute Squat resolves all these problems:

• A 4-Bar Linkage System creates a linear motion path, minimizing spinal stress and keeping the load glute-focused.
• Its very light starting weight is beginner-friendly and perfect for single-leg work.
• The independent lever loading ensures the load is challenging but evenly distributed across the full movement.
• The carriage height is fully adjustable, allowing effortless customization for all user heights and ROM needs.
• Horizontal shoulder pads and an adjustable footplate boost comfort, force transfer, and versatility.

The Glute Squat is uniquely designed with glute training in mind and excels in:

• A linear, hip-dominant path of motion from its 4-bar linkage system, reducing knee stress and increasing glute recruitment.
• A lighter starting resistance, making it suitable for all fitness levels.
• An optimized resistance profile-the load is better challenged throughout the full range of motion, aligning with our natural strength curve so that no part of the lift is disproportionately hard or easy.
• Gas-assisted adjustable footplate angles and carriage height adjustability, which enhance training variety and user-friendliness.
• Multi-functionality for front squats, lunges, good mornings, and more-making it a full glute training station in one machine.

Conventional V-Squat machines typically favor the quads due to their curved movement pattern, which increases demands on the knees. Simultaneously, this forward arc pushes the torso toward the machine, increasing lumbar stressand compromising glute engagement.

In contrast, the Glute Squat’s linear motion path shifts the movement emphasis toward the hips. This not only reduces spinal stress but also increases mechanical tension on the glutes throughout the movement-especially at the bottom and mid-range where glute force production is highest. This translates into better recruitment, improved hypertrophy stimulus, and safer biomechanics.

Yes. The Glute Squat is built to be inclusive and versatile:

• Very light unloaded resistance allows safe, progressive use for beginners and rehab populations.
• Quick-adjust carriage height ensures proper setup for users of all statures, solving the common issue where shorter individuals can’t unlock the machine if it’s set too high.
• Adjustable ROM and footplate angle allow for individual biomechanics, flexibility levels, and training goals.
• Whether you're an athlete, a physique competitor, or someone returning from injury, the Glute Squat is customizable, effective, and easy to use.

Absolutely-and not just effectively, but exceptionally well. By placing the feet slightly forward on the footplate, maintaining a more upright torso, and allowing the knees to track forward, the Glute Squat transforms into one of the most powerful quad-focused front squat variations available.

Key features that make this possible:

• The angled footplate naturally elevates the heels, helping users with limited dorsiflexion maintain an upright posture-essential for quad emphasis.
• The resistance profile avoids becoming excessively heavy at the bottom, which is often where the knees are under the most stress. This makes the machine much more knee-friendly than traditional options.
• The linear movement path, along with horizontal shoulder pads and front-positioned handles, creates unmatched comfort and force transfer. Unlike V-squat machines where the pads tilt due to the arc, the Glute Squat keeps everything aligned and stable throughout.

In contrast, V-Squat machines are often used with the user facing outward, leaning their back against the pad in an attempt to better target the quads-but this configuration comes with significant biomechanical limitations

• The curved path of motionbends the torso forward into hip flexion, increasing lumbar stress.
• Knee flexion is limited, which reduces the stimulus placed on the quadriceps.
• The flat or steeply inclined footplate increases dorsiflexion demands, making it harder for many users to reach depth while keeping good form.

The Glute Squat is far biomechanically superior for targeting the quadriceps.

Whether you're targeting glutes or shifting your setup for a quad bias, this machine adapts to your needs. It's arguably the best squat-based machine for quads on the market today.