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The RitFit BLP01 - 3in1 leg press hack squat machine review
A great value for your home gym
Specs, measurements (facts, not hype) & features
The RitFit BLP01 leg press hack squat machine does not care about your feelings. It’s here to fold your legs, ruin your walk, and remind you that skipping leg day has consequences. This machine is honest violence in steel form. I love it but it's not flawless.
If leg day scares you, keep scrolling.
Specs, measurements (facts, not hype) & features
Specs, measurements (facts, not hype) & features
Type: 3-in-1 Plate-loaded leg press / hack squat/ calf raise combo
Target muscles: Quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, ego
Ideal user hight: 5'3" - 6'4"
ROM: 33.43"
Sled angle: ~45°
Max load: ~600 lbs total
Weight capacity: ~1200lbs
Plates: Olympic 2”
Plate storage: (2) 2" storage weight horns.
Hack squat foot plate: 5 adjustable angles with Diamond plate steel with approx size: 23.1” x 24.5”
Adjustable leg press footboard: 3 adjustable angles. 18.31"x14.17"
Back cushion: Thickness ~1.97'' Length ~ 27.56''
Shoulder rest pads: 9.06" long
Frame: Heavy ~ 12ga steel, no toy parts
Slide mechanism: linear bearings (nice!)
Safeties: Adjustable steel stops with 3 lockout positions.
Resistance Band pegs: yes. 4 included.
Footprint: Not small. Your garage will notice. 20.3 sqft
Assembly takes time. Bring patience. And a socket set. And maybe a snack. Also, swearing helps.
How it actually feels to train
• Leg press: Smooth travel on the linear bearings even under heavy load. No rattling. No squeaks. No sketchy tilt. Feels tougher than my willpower around late-night pizza.
• Hack Squat: Brutal. Upright enough to torch quads and glutes without turning your lower back into a crime scene. ROM feels pretty good even at 6'2".
• Stability: Rock solid. No side-to-side nonsense. This thing stays put like it pays rent.
Pros: (credit where it’s earned)
•Solid steel frame that feels legit and doesn’t flex or wobble. Feels overbuilt for the price (good thing)
•Sled travel stays smooth under load
•Two leg killers in one machine
•Diamond plate at the feet grips well and doesn't slip.
• Addition of resistance bands is a huge +
•Great value for a home gym leg machine
Makes leg day unavoidable
Cons: (this is where I stop being nice aka the honest part)
Cons: (this is where I stop being nice aka the honest part)
• Weight capacity is the limiter. Strong lifters will hit the ceiling fast. That’s annoying.
• Foot plate is too narrow. Wide stance feels cramped. Big feet, tall lifters, and sumo fans will complain. Give us more real estate.
• Plate-loaded means work before the work. No shortcuts. No selector stack luxury.
• Takes up real space. This isn’t hiding in a corner.
• The padding could be better but for this price range its to be expected.
Bottom line:
Cons: (this is where I stop being nice aka the honest part)
The RitFit BLP01 is raw, heavy, and effective. It hits hard. Feels solid. But let's not pretend
Its perfect - Give it more loading room and a wider foot plate and it would be a problem for commercial gyms. However, it’s still one of the best leg machines for your home gym. If you want legs that complain in multiple languages, this is your machine.
If you want comfort, buy cardio equipment.
If you want legs, buy this.
Worth noting: the RitFit Gazelle is basically the BLP01 after a glow-up.
It fixes the few things I nitpicked. More weight capacity. Better foot plate. Smoother overall feel.
No drama.
Only catch? It costs more. Improvements usually do.
If you like the BLP01 and want the upgraded version without the small annoyances, the Gazelle makes sense. If not, the BLP01 still handles business just fine.