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Hack squat

The first prototype of this machine owes its name to John Ackedesmith, its creator, who first wanted to experiment with an alternative to the traditional squat, to train the quadriceps muscles with the back supported on a plane inclined at 45°, to relieve the spine, in part, of the load. TECA technicians and experts soon realised that the use of this machine was far from safe for the foot joints, but especially for the knee joints. In fact, in the maximum squat they are at a clear biomechanical disadvantage, a predisposing element to gonalgia due to inflammation of the patellar and quadriceps tendons.

As a result of these considerations, they decided to build a machine that would not run with pulleys on two rails according to tradition, but that would use a pantograph lever system to allow a variable set-up during function by means of which the compressive stress and the incidence of tangential forces on the tendons and joints of the lower limbs, hip and spine would be greatly reduced. This was far from simple and the path to the actual functionality of the tool required months of experimentation and prototyping.

Finally, the new machine, almost bordering on perfection, went into industrial-scale production and was met with unanimous success and acclaim, becoming the symbol of TECA technology. The design and mechanical principles adopted are exclusive to TECA and are not found in the production of similar machines by other companies.

Due to its special features, this machine is truly unique and can be used extensively for fitness, rehabilitation and amateur and competitive body building, allowing for a remarkable variety of uses.

With due care, myalgia sufferers with reduced working angles and back pain sufferers can be trained. The wide, adjustable footplate allows for a physiological foot stance that adapts to the joint capabilities of the user. To the rear of the footplate there is an additional small footplate on either side of the machine that allows the lunge exercise to be performed safely and comfortably.

The backrest stably secures the back in its entirety during the entire work phase, as the pantograph adapts to the changing angles of the lunge. The hydraulic dual preloading system is quick and easy to use and allows the right load to be selected with ease. The presence of a counterweight fully reduces the weight of the tilt structure.

Compact, with an aggressive yet elegant line, it takes up little space and is appreciated above all for its unsurpassed functionality.

Integrated technological devices

NPU®

Natural Push Unit

Strength and Power. How to increase performance in complete safety

Integrated features

IM

Intuitive Motion

Innovation that adapts to your body

TD

Timeless Design

The art of Italian design. Timeless quality and style

CSM

Compact Size Machine

Compactness that increases revenue

Compact and Space-Saving

Width

172 cm

Depth

95 cm

Height

184 cm

Weight

330 kg

Target Muscles

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