{"product_id":"studio-series-plate-loaded-v-squat","title":"Studio Series Plate-Loaded V-Squat","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStudio Series Plate-Loaded V-Squat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild lower-body strength with confidence using the Vesta Plate Loaded Hack Squat. Designed to promote a natural squatting pattern while minimizing unnecessary stress on the lower back, this machine provides a stable and controlled movement for developing the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. Suitable for strength training, hypertrophy, and athletic performance, it serves as a versatile lower-body solution for both home and commercial environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual training positions allow variation between different movements. By facing the machine, the movement emphasizes a more glute emphasis and hamstring dominant squat, while facing away shifts the load to a quad-dominant squat. The plate-loaded design delivers smooth, consistent resistance while maintaining compatibility with standard Olympic weight plates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the two training directions, the Hack Squat supports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewide and narrow stance squats, pause squats, short-range pulses,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other lower-body training variations. The adjustable footplate provides five angle positions to accommodate different stances, ankle mobility, and squat preferences, allowing the setup to be adjusted for different training goals. Follow the guidelines below to get started:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoad Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add Olympic plates evenly to both sides. Begin with a lighter load when establishing the preferred position and squat depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Training Direction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Face the machine for greater glute emphasis, or face away for quad-dominant squat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust Footplate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select one of five footplate angles based on stance, ankle mobility, and preferred squat position.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet Foot Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place both feet securely on the textured footplate. A narrower stance can place greater emphasis on the quads, while a wider stance provides more involvement from the glutes and inner thighs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck Safety Stops:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Confirm the safety hooks are operating correctly before beginning the movement. Position the safety hooks to engage at the lowest point of the desired squat depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin Squat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower through a comfortable range of motion while maintaining stable contact with the pads, then drive through the feet to return to the starting position.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake lower-body training further and keep progressing with the Vesta Studio Series Hack Squat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesta Fitness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49151783370987,"sku":null,"price":2799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3874\/6533\/files\/1_5040fd98-0e67-4de6-839c-1b55b85baca2.jpg?v=1787076971","url":"https:\/\/vestafitness.com\/products\/studio-series-plate-loaded-v-squat","provider":"Vesta Fitness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}