TITAN Glute and Hamstring developer vs TITAN vertical leg press

This is a comparison between the TITAN Glute and hamstring developer and the TITAN vertical leg press including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.

Overview and review of the TITAN Vertical leg press $349

This is an overview of the TITAN vertical leg press including pros, cons and alternatives. This article was originally posted in Which gym machine to get from TITAN. Follow the links for additional information.

Overview of the TITAN vertical leg press

The vertical leg press is a low budget approach on a barbell squat or leg press machine. IT uses two uprights to and three plate pins to deliver something similar to the classic leg press machine you see in every gym. It also has a smaller footprint than most other machines which train the legs. The full specifications of the TITAN vertical leg press are:

- Takes the stress off of your back and isolates your lower body.

- Three weight posts for plenty of room to add weight.

- Adjustable footplate starting height to suite different size athletes.

- High quality steel construction and pads for a solid, comfortable design.

- Dual post design lets you feel the weight on either leg.

- Footprint: 48" x 38"

- Footplate Starting Height(s): 26.5", 32", 35", 38".

- Full Extension Height: 52.5"

- Footplate Dimensions: 21.5" x 5"

- Back Pad Dimensions: 32" x 15"

- Head Rest Dimensions: 10" x 6"

- Weight Post Length: 8.75"

- Weight Post Diameter: 1.95"

- Weight Capacity: 400 LB

- Weight: 94 LB

This is a great machine if you want to save some space and money. It has its little flaws and I would not recommend it if you are massive yourself.

Pros of the TITAN vertical leg press

The pros of the TITAN vertical leg press are:

Small foot print
Small price
Easy to transport

This leg press does not cost much and also saves space in your gym. For any home gym that is pressed for space this can be a good solution to still get a leg press into a crammed space. If you take it apart there is also not a lot to transport. This makes it a good option for someone who moves around a lot and wants to take their gym with them.

Cons of the TITAN vertical leg press

The cons of the TITAN vertical leg press are:

Small footplate
Small area to lie on
No security pin

This machine has all kinds of issues of you are the type of person that leg presses several hundred kilos of plates. Even though the position is less advantageous than in other leg presses, the small design without any security stops can be scary. I would not recommend this machine to anyone who already barbell back squats north of 150kg for repetitions as this machine has too many options to harm yourself in a serious way if the weight is too heavy.

Alternatives to the TITAN vertical leg press

The TITAN smith machine is another option in the TITAN portfolio to do squats and other exercises. While this machine comes in at a much higher price than the vertical leg press, you can also store plates on it and do more than just squats. I am personally not a huge fan of smith machines as I think that a rack with a barbell does the job better and safer once you learned how to use it properly.

The titan hack leg press is a good option for a home gym with a bit of space as it doubles up as two machines. The design is also closer to the common leg press machines which you see all over the world. While it is still a bit flimsy compared to other leg presses in the market, i would recommend it over the vertical leg press, if you have the space for it.

If you are considering a leg press machine mainly to get more squat volume in, than a TITAN belt squat machine might be the better option for you. This machine also puts less pressure on your spine than a regular barbell squat, but you are still standing on your won feet rather than laying on the ground. This is a great option for anyone who want s to blow their quads.

The Rogue Rhino is the current gold standard in the fitness industry for belt squat machines. This is the best you can get in terms of build and functionality if you want to get a leg machine. That also comes with a bigger price tag as the Rogue Rhino is very close to the $2000 mark which plays in a completely different league than the TITAN vertical leg press.

The Rogue leg press is a $4000 dollar monster of a leg press machine that even Ronnie Coleman could not break. In addition to the large weight capacity and the amount of metal you would need to build a car it also offers the option to train each leg separately. The footplate can be unlocked in the middle and each platform runs on its own lever system.

Conclusion for the TITAN Vertical leg press

The TITAN vertical leg press is a good machine for a crammed space at home to get a leg press. Be careful when you use and do not load it up too much. It only weighs 94lbs so you might not want to put 1000lbs on top of it when all that separates you and the floor is your legs.

Overview and review of the TITAN Glute and Hamstring developer $414

This is an overview of the TITAN Glute and hamstring developer including pros, cons and alternatives. This article was originally posted in Which gym machine to get from TITAN. Follow the links for additional information.

Overview of the TITAN Glute and hamstring developer

The TITAN Glute and hamstring developer is a clone of the similar product from Rogue, but for about half the price. A glute and hamstring developer helps with attacking the lower back and hamstring in a way that is only hard to do with usual machines and free weights. On this the TITAN GHD delivers with minor subtractions for product quality. The full specifications of the TITAN GHD are:

- Wide adjustment range

- Extra large pads for comfort

- Heavy-Duty steel construction

- Wide base to eliminate tipping

- Includes wheels for mobility or storage

- Height: 41-in.

- Width: 45.5-in.

- Length: 70-in.

- Weight Capacity: 350 lb.

- Product Weight: 190 lb.

- Packaging: 2 boxes

This is a good addition for a home gym with extra space or a commercial gym for athletes and strength focused clients. Be preapred that this machine will need some instructions to be used properly, if you put it in a public space as it is not as straightforward to use as other machines you will find in commercial gym.

Pros of the TITAN Glute and hamstring developer

The pros of the TITAN GHD are:

Price
Build

This machine does what it says on the tin for half the price. It is build like a tank and if you are the only one using it you also do not have to worry about the minor design flaws this machine has compared to the Rogue GHD. If you want to save money for your home gym and at the same time train the heck out of your posterior chain than this is the weapon of choice.

Cons of the TITAN Glute and hamstring developer

The cons of the TITAN Glute and hamstring developer are:

Space requirements
Adjusting the machine
Reverse hyper not included

One big point against the TITAN GHD is the space requirement. In addition to the big footprint you also have to factor in that you will be hanging out of the construction to do the exercise. This makes it an unusable solution in many small spaces which barely fit a rack.

TITAN did not fully think through how to adjust this machine for multiple users. In a home gym scenario this is irrelevant and you can just take the savings made compared to the Rogue GHD. If you run a commercial gym and expect the machine to be adjusted often for several users, than you might want to go for their machine as the mechanics work easier.

TITAN also has machines in their portofolio which are a GHD and reverse hyper in one. If you want to save money and space I would encourage you to look into these options before making your final purchase decision. Especially if you have limited space.

Alternatives to the TITAN Glute and hamstring developer

Alternatives to the Glute and Hamstring developer are:

The TITAN H-PND was the first go from TITAN at a reverse hyper. This machine is heavily overbuilt and therefore great for very big individuals who have the space for a dedicated Reverse hyper machine. If you have multiple athletes that want to move tons of weights on a reverse hyper this is the one for you.

The TITAN Economy H-PND is a budget optimized version of the Original reverse Hyper from TITAN. To put a lower price tag on it it has been shrunk on most aspects. It has a smaller pad and the steel it is built of is thinner. It is still a massive machine that can be used by most average joes. If your gym is swarmed by individuals the size of MIke O Hearn, Stan Efferding, and Brian Shaw, you might want to go for the H-PND instead.

The TITAN Glute and Hamstring combo is a GHD and reverse hyper combo based on the design of the Economy H-PND. This is a great machine for a spacious home gym that wants to have a reverse hyper and a GHD.

Conclusion for the TITAN Glute and Hamstring developer

If you have a commercial gym that fits a reverse hyper and a GHD, the Titan Glute and hamstring developer is a great option. in a home gym i would definitely also look at the Glute and hamstring combo if I have already identified the need for a GHD to kill two birds with one stone. The space you save could be used against a belt squat machine.