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Hoist Fitness Plate Loaded Roc-It Hack Squat/Dead Lift/Shrug RPL-5356
HOIST RPL-5356 Plate Loaded Hack Squat Machine for Sale
The HOIST Roc-It RPL-5356 is a plate-loaded station that covers a squat, a hinge and a pull on one frame. It suits quad-focused lifters, trainers running many clients through the same setup, and facilities that want a heavy squat option without tying up a spotter for every working set.
- Price — $4,486.00
- SKU — RPL-5356
- Load type — plate loaded
- Footprint — 89.75 in L x 58.50 in W
- Height — 59.50 in
- Best fit — quad-focused lifters, busy floors
Most people shopping this category arrive with one question and a tape measure. The answer below starts with what the machine does differently, because that is where the money goes. Every price and specification here is what Hamilton Home Fitness lists today.
What the RPL-5356 actually trains
Three named movements, on one plate-loaded frame: the hack squat, the deadlift and the shrug. That is unusual, and it is the whole reason this unit costs what it does.
Hack squat work drives the quads through a guided path, so foot placement and depth stay consistent rep after rep. The deadlift pattern loads the hips and posterior chain. The shrug pattern loads the traps and upper back. One station, three different jobs, no equipment swap between them.
Can a hack squat machine replace barbell squats? For heavy quad volume, often yes — the guided path removes most of the balance and bracing demand, which is exactly why people buy one. Keep some free-bar work in the program if you also want to train bracing and coordination under load. The rest of HOIST's equipment range follows the same logic: guided patterns that repeat cleanly under fatigue.
Push, hinge and pull on one frame
Here is what almost no listing in this category will tell you: a combo machine only earns its floor space if the second exercise is a different job.
Walk the market and nearly every hack squat combo pairs the movement with a leg press. Both are knee-dominant pushes. You get a second angle on the same job, not a second job. The RPL-5356 pairs the hack squat with a hinge and an upper-back pull instead, which is why it can absorb work that would otherwise need two more stations.
Choose this machine if you want one frame to cover a push, a hinge, and a pull. Choose a leg press combo if you only need two pressing angles.
That distinction matters more in a small facility than a large one. When floor space is the constraint, pattern coverage per square foot beats exercise count per square foot every time. Browse the wider selection of squat machines if you are still deciding which pattern your room is missing.
How it compares on the gym floor
Three units on this site cover the squat pattern at different budgets and different scopes. Prices below are current listings.
HOIST Roc-It RPL-5356
- Patterns trained — hack squat, deadlift, shrug
- Price — $4,486.00
- Best fit — one frame covering push, hinge, pull
TAG Leg Press / Hack Squat Combo
- Patterns trained — leg press, hack squat
- Price — $2,198.00
- Best fit — two knee-dominant pressing angles
HOIST Power Squat CF-3359
- Patterns trained — squat only
- Price — $3,388.00
- Best fit — one pattern, upright footprint
The TAG Fitness combo is the value pick when pressing volume is all you need. The HOIST Power Squat CF-3359 is the tighter, single-purpose option. Neither adds a hinge or a pull.
Planning the floor space
Measure the bay before you measure the budget. This is a long, low machine rather than a tall one, and the length is what catches people out.
- Mark the assembled footprint on the floor with tape.
- Add a loading lane on each side for plates.
- Add a clear walk-in path at the working end.
- Check nothing blocks a cable run or dumbbell route.
Under five feet tall, it will not fight a low ceiling — but it needs a genuine run of floor, and it needs that floor to stay clear during loading. If you are laying out a full room rather than adding one piece, book a gym design session and plan the traffic lanes properly. Budget for weight plates separately if your collection is thin.
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Key features of the RPL-5356
✅ Trains squat, hinge and pull on one frame
✅ Cuts a second station from the floor plan
✅ Plates load in small, trackable jumps
✅ Setup repeats the same way every session
✅ On-board posts keep plates off the floor
✅ Frame mass steadies the unit under load
✅ Spec the finish to match your room
✅ No weight stack to service or re-cable
✅ Built for all-day multi-user traffic
✅ Backed by the HOIST manufacturer warranty
Full specifications
Build and load capacity
- Machine weight — 533 lb
- Max storage capacity — 720 lb
- Max weight capacity — 800 lb
- Plate storage — on-machine posts
Ordering and ownership
- Brand listing — HOIST, private invoice only
- Product tag — Commercial Workout Machines
- Upholstery — custom colors available
- Warranty scope — original purchaser, defects only
- Documents — manual, warranty, brochure, spec sheet
Who this suits, and who it doesn't
A good fit if
- Quads lead your lower-body programming
- You want a hinge and a pull on one frame
- The room runs all day with mixed users
- You already own a working plate collection
Think twice if
- Your deadlift passes the 450 lb exercise ceiling
- You need a leg press pattern as well
- You need a compact, upright squat footprint
That first limitation is the honest one. The exercise ceiling is a single number applied across three patterns of very different strength, and most trained lifters will out-pull what they can out-squat. It is generous for hack squat work and it is the first thing to bind on heavy deadlifts or shrugs.
Warranty, pricing, and delivery
HOIST warrants this unit to the original purchaser against defects in workmanship and materials under normal use or service, and reserves the right to change specifications, design and function.
What the published warranty text does not state is a term length or a coverage boundary by part. Ask for the current terms in writing before you order rather than assuming a figure. The same applies to custom upholstery: configured-to-order items are often handled differently from stock, so confirm the shipping and returns terms before you lock a color.
Talk delivery access and placement through before you order. Half a ton of freight arrives on a truck, not in a box.
Hack squat machine questions
Does a hack squat work the glutes?
Yes, though the quads take most of the load. Depth and foot placement shift the balance — a higher, wider stance recruits more hip. Treat the glute contribution as a bonus, not the main event.
Is a hack squat machine hard on the knees?
It depends far more on setup and control than on the machine. Consistent foot placement, controlled depth, and sensible load progression matter most. Anyone with an existing knee issue should get individual guidance before adding heavy-loaded knee flexion.
Do plates come with the RPL-5356?
No. Plate-loaded means you supply the resistance, which is what keeps the purchase price below a comparable selectorized unit and lets you add load in small increments.
Is a plate-loaded machine harder to maintain?
Usually the opposite. There is no stack, no cable run and no pulley set to inspect or replace, so routine care is mostly cleaning contact points and checking fasteners.
How does it compare to a leg press?
Different jobs. A leg press supports the spine fully and lets most people move more total weight; a hack squat sits closer to a standing squat and biases the quads harder. Many facilities carry both — see the full range of leg press machines if you are building out a complete lower-body area.
Which squat machine should a first-time buyer get?
Start with the pattern your program actually lacks, not the largest machine you can afford. The power squat buying guide walks through how build and load type drive the price difference.
Get your RPL-5356 quote today
Request a quote on 423-458-2453 and we will confirm current pricing, upholstery options and a delivery window for your address. Based in Tennessee and shipping to all 50 states, our team will help you plan the bay, the plate package and the dock-to-floor route before anything ships.
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