How do I switch between the front squat and rear squat position on the DPB311?

Switching direction means physically stepping around to face the opposite way and using the corresponding handle frame and shoulder pad set for that position. The front position uses the smaller contoured shoulder pads that sit against the upper chest and shoulders. The rear position uses the wider pads that rest across the trapezius and upper back. No tools or mechanical adjustments are needed to change direction — only the footplate angle may need minor adjustment between positions depending on your ankle mobility preference for each movement.

How does the front V squat differ from a standard hack squat machine?

A hack squat machine fixes the back against a pad and uses a sliding carriage on rails, which limits how upright the torso can remain and constrains the squat path to a single linear track. The DPB311 front squat position allows a more naturally upright torso and a freer arc of movement because the swing frame follows a V-shaped path rather than a linear slide. This means the knee and ankle can move through a more natural arc, which allows greater depth in lifters with adequate ankle mobility and shifts more load onto the quads without forcing the knee into a tracked position.

Which footplate angle position should I start with?

Start at the middle position — angle three of five. This gives moderate forward knee travel and suits most users as a baseline. If you reach depth comfortably and feel the quads working through the full range, it is the right position. If your heels rise before you reach parallel, try a steeper angle to reduce the ankle dorsiflexion demand. If you want to increase quad emphasis and feel comfortable with deeper forward knee travel, a shallower angle allows more of it. Test both squat directions at your chosen angle before loading heavily.

Is 423 lbs heavy enough to move this machine once it's in place?

Moving a 423 lb machine without wheels requires two people and decent planning. Position it in its permanent location before adding plates and confirm the levelling foot is set before training on it. If you need to reposition during a gym layout change, the rubber floor mats can be slid on smooth concrete with two people. For regular daily training it stays exactly where you put it, which is the intended use.

What Dynasty Fitness machines pair with the DPB311 for a complete lower body programme?

The DPB311 covers the squat pattern in two directions. Pairing it with the Hip Thruster DPB401 or Hip Thruster DSH031 adds horizontal hip extension for maximum glute activation at a different muscle length than the rear squat position provides. The Multi Dead Lift DPB411 covers the hip hinge and lunge patterns. For hamstring isolation, the Leg Curl/Leg Extension DRE8025, Seated Leg Curl DRE8013, or Leg Extension Prone Leg Curl DSA031 adds knee flexion work that the squat pattern alone does not address. These four stations together cover every major lower body movement pattern from dedicated equipment.

How noisy is the machine during use?

The DPB311 is mechanically quiet. The plate loading tubes and bearing seats produce no cable or pulley noise, and the rubber bumpers on the swing frame cushion the stop point at the bottom of the movement. The main sounds during use come from the plates themselves and the natural movement of the swing frame. On standard rubber gym flooring the machine stays grounded without vibration transfer, making it suitable for a home gym, dedicated strength room, or any commercial space without acoustic restrictions.

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DPB311 V Squat Machine | Glute & Quad Focus

DPB311 V Squat Machine dimensions â€“ 80" L x 34" W x 65" H.

Exercises and muscles targeted

The DPB311 changes primary muscle emphasis between two exercises by switching direction, not just adjusting a pad. The front position creates an upright torso and greater forward knee travel, shifting load onto the quads. The rear position tilts the torso and deepens the hip hinge, shifting emphasis to the glutes and hamstrings. Foot width and footplate angle tune the load further.

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Front V-Squat (quad-dominant)	Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, primary), Gluteus Maximus (secondary), Adductors (secondary), Core (stabiliser)
Rear V-Squat (glute-dominant)	Gluteus Maximus (primary, increased posterior chain engagement in reverse position), Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, secondary), Quadriceps (secondary), Adductors
Wide-Stance V-Squat (sumo)	Adductors (Adductor Magnus, primary with wide stance), Gluteus Maximus (primary), Quadriceps (secondary), Gluteus Medius (stabiliser)
Narrow-Stance V-Squat	Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis and Rectus Femoris, outer quad emphasis with narrow stance), Gluteus Maximus (secondary), Gastrocnemius (stabiliser)
Pause V-Squat	Quadriceps (eliminates stretch reflex, maximum time under tension), Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Core and Adductors (stabiliser under sustained load)
Partial ROM / Pulse Squat	Quadriceps (Vastus Medialis, terminal extension emphasis in upper range), Gluteus Maximus (sustained activation), Adductors (stabiliser)

How to setup and use

Setting Up for Front V Squat (Quad-Dominant)

Load plates evenly onto both barbell tubes, starting conservatively for the first session in each direction.
Stand facing the machine and position the front shoulder pads against your upper chest and shoulders.
Set the footplate to one of 5 angles; start at the middle angle for most users.
Confirm the dual pneumatic safety hooks engage at the bottom of your intended squat range.
Grip the front handle frame, disengage both hooks, and begin.

Performing the Front V Squat

Descend by bending both knees and letting the hips drop through the V-arc path.
Keep the torso upright throughout; this is what drives the quad-dominant emphasis.
Descend to depth, then drive up through the full foot to the start.
Engage the safety hooks after the final rep before stepping clear.

Setting Up and Performing the Rear V Squat (Glute-Dominant)

Step around to face away and position the rear pads across your trapezius and upper back.
Grip the rear handle frame and adjust stance or footplate angle for the deeper hip hinge.
Descend by pushing the hips back and bending the knees, allowing the natural forward lean.
Drive up through the full foot, squeezing the glutes at the top, then rerack the hooks.

Who this machine is built for

Serious home gym builders: Delivers two distinct squat stimuli, quad-focused and glute-focused, from one 80.0"x65.0" footprint, replacing what would otherwise take two separate machines.

Bodybuilders and physique athletes: Trains quad sweep through the upright front position and posterior chain through the rear position, covering both visual priorities in the same session.

Commercial gym owners: A premium dual-direction squat that strength-focused members seek out, with pneumatic safety hooks keeping the station usable solo throughout operating hours.

Powerlifters and strength athletes: The front position builds VMO strength and quad lockout force in an upright squat pattern, with the five-angle footplate configuring for different stances.

University and college athletic departments: Trains the quad-dominant upright squat and the hip-dominant squat that underpins deceleration mechanics, both from one machine during team sessions.

Personal training studios: Guided path and pneumatic hooks let beginners squat safely without a spotter, while advanced clients run heavy directional work on the same machine.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

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Shipping & Delivery

All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free to the 48 contiguous US states. Smaller items ship via UPS; large machines ship via freight. For pre-order items, we’ll email you an estimated delivery date.

Processing time: UPS orders typically ship within 5–7 business days. Freight orders usually ship within 2–4 weeks, depending on the product and your location. You’ll receive a tracking number by email once your order ships.

Freight delivery: Delivery is curbside only. The carrier will call you to schedule a delivery appointment, and an adult must be present to sign. Please arrange help to move the equipment from the curb.

Returns: Unused, unassembled items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery for store credit. Returns must be approved by our team before shipping back. A 30% restocking fee applies, and return shipping is the customer’s responsibility. If your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, notify us within 48 hours and we’ll replace or exchange it at no cost to you.

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V Squat DPB311

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The DPB311 V Squat is a dual-direction plate-loaded squat machine that delivers two distinct stimuli from one station: a front position facing the machine that emphasises the quads through an upright torso, and a rear position facing away that shifts the load toward the glutes and hamstrings through deeper hip hinge.

Built at 80.0"x65.0"x65.4" and 423 lbs, in standard black with a purple pre-order option, the DPB311 uses dedicated front and rear shoulder pads, a five-angle footplate, and dual pneumatic safety hooks for solo unracking under heavy loads.

Dual-direction squat: Front position trains quads, rear position trains glutes, from one plate-loaded station.
Position-specific pads: Separate front and rear shoulder pads contour to each stance so load transfers cleanly through the shoulder and spine.
5-position footplate angle: Single-hand adjustment tunes knee travel for different ankle mobility without interrupting the session.
Dual pneumatic safety hooks: Gas spring assist positions the catch exactly where you rerack, for a clean bail-out after every heavy set.

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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Front V-Squat (quad-dominant)	Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, primary), Gluteus Maximus (secondary), Adductors (secondary), Core (stabiliser)
Rear V-Squat (glute-dominant)	Gluteus Maximus (primary, increased posterior chain engagement in reverse position), Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, secondary), Quadriceps (secondary), Adductors
Wide-Stance V-Squat (sumo)	Adductors (Adductor Magnus, primary with wide stance), Gluteus Maximus (primary), Quadriceps (secondary), Gluteus Medius (stabiliser)
Narrow-Stance V-Squat	Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis and Rectus Femoris, outer quad emphasis with narrow stance), Gluteus Maximus (secondary), Gastrocnemius (stabiliser)
Pause V-Squat	Quadriceps (eliminates stretch reflex, maximum time under tension), Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Core and Adductors (stabiliser under sustained load)
Partial ROM / Pulse Squat	Quadriceps (Vastus Medialis, terminal extension emphasis in upper range), Gluteus Maximus (sustained activation), Adductors (stabiliser)

How to setup and use

Setting Up for Front V Squat (Quad-Dominant)

Load plates evenly onto both barbell tubes, starting conservatively for the first session in each direction.
Stand facing the machine and position the front shoulder pads against your upper chest and shoulders.
Set the footplate to one of 5 angles; start at the middle angle for most users.
Confirm the dual pneumatic safety hooks engage at the bottom of your intended squat range.
Grip the front handle frame, disengage both hooks, and begin.

Performing the Front V Squat

Descend by bending both knees and letting the hips drop through the V-arc path.
Keep the torso upright throughout; this is what drives the quad-dominant emphasis.
Descend to depth, then drive up through the full foot to the start.
Engage the safety hooks after the final rep before stepping clear.

Setting Up and Performing the Rear V Squat (Glute-Dominant)

Step around to face away and position the rear pads across your trapezius and upper back.
Grip the rear handle frame and adjust stance or footplate angle for the deeper hip hinge.
Descend by pushing the hips back and bending the knees, allowing the natural forward lean.
Drive up through the full foot, squeezing the glutes at the top, then rerack the hooks.

Who this machine is built for

Serious home gym builders: Delivers two distinct squat stimuli, quad-focused and glute-focused, from one 80.0"x65.0" footprint, replacing what would otherwise take two separate machines.

Bodybuilders and physique athletes: Trains quad sweep through the upright front position and posterior chain through the rear position, covering both visual priorities in the same session.

Commercial gym owners: A premium dual-direction squat that strength-focused members seek out, with pneumatic safety hooks keeping the station usable solo throughout operating hours.

Powerlifters and strength athletes: The front position builds VMO strength and quad lockout force in an upright squat pattern, with the five-angle footplate configuring for different stances.

University and college athletic departments: Trains the quad-dominant upright squat and the hip-dominant squat that underpins deceleration mechanics, both from one machine during team sessions.

Personal training studios: Guided path and pneumatic hooks let beginners squat safely without a spotter, while advanced clients run heavy directional work on the same machine.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

Download Owners Manual

Shipping & Delivery

Need a buying guide?

Looking for one to one support before making final decision?
Feel free to contact us. Our expert support team would love to assist you.

Need Installation Help?

We have partnered with another company to help provide installation around the country. Please use the link below to see the price per machine for installation
See Installation Rates

Payment & Security

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V Squat DPB311

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Key Features

Dual-Direction Training

Facing the machine gives a quad-dominant front squat; facing away gives a glute-dominant rear squat. Each direction uses its own shoulder pads and handle frame with engineered contact geometry, so the second position is not an approximation of the first, changing the primary muscle emphasis in a way single-direction machines cannot.

Front Shoulder Pad Design

The front pads follow the contour of the upper chest and shoulder when facing the machine, distributing plate load across the front deltoid and upper chest rather than one pressure point. Correct contact keeps the thoracic spine neutral through the descent, so the load transfers cleanly into the squat without mid-set adjustment.

Rear Shoulder Pad Design

The rear pads align with the trapezius and scapular path when facing away for the back squat. This longer surface prevents the narrower front pads from cutting a pressure line across the posterior shoulder in the reversed stance. The high-elastic foam holds its support geometry across repeated loading cycles.

Wide Back Pad

The back pad supports the full spine from pelvis to upper back across both directions. In the front position it supports the posterior torso; in the rear position it references the lumbar spine and pelvis to prevent excessive forward lean that shifts load off the glutes. High-resilience foam holds consistent geometry across heavy sets.

5-Position Single-Hand Footplate Angle

The large footplate adjusts to five angles via a quick single-hand mechanism. Angle determines forward knee travel, which affects quad-versus-glute loading and knee compression. A steeper angle reduces knee travel and adds posterior chain work; a shallower angle allows more travel and quad activation. Change it between sets without tools.

Dual Pneumatic Safety Hook System

Two hooks run on a gas spring mechanism, engaging or releasing with minimal hand force, positioned so the loading tubes sit at the correct unrack height for each direction. A hook needing significant force is a risk exactly when control matters most; the pneumatic assist keeps that force manageable at the end of a near-failure set.

Large Textured Anti-Slip Footplate

At 735.6×711mm the footplate covers every stance from narrow to wide sumo without the feet nearing the edges. The textured surface grips through both the drive and the eccentric descent, where slip risk is highest as the legs fatigue, so you can explore stance widths without repositioning to stay on the plate.

Product Information
Product Name	V Squat
Model	DPB311
Series	DPB Plate Loaded Series
Product Type	Plate-Loaded Dual-Direction V Squat Machine
Functions	Front squat (quad-dominant) and rear squat (glute-dominant)
Target Muscles	Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus (primary), Hamstrings, Adductors (secondary)
Grade	Commercial
Standard Colour	Black
Custom Colour Option	Purple — pre-order only, contact Dynasty Fitness for lead time
Dimensions and Weight
Length	80.0 in (203.2 cm)
Width	65.0 in (165.0 cm)
Height	65.4 in (166.0 cm)
Net Weight	423 lbs (192 kg)
Load and Resistance
Loading System	Plate-loaded — Olympic plates via dual barbell tubes
Barbell Tubes	2 x φ48×3×280mm
Bearing Seats	4
Pads and Adjustability
Front Shoulder Pads	2 x 179×179×130×70mm — contoured to chest and shoulder
Rear Shoulder Pads	2 x 300×130×70mm — aligned to trapezius and scapular path
Back Pad	860×400×70mm — full spinal and pelvic support
Footplate	735.6×711×5mm — anti-slip textured surface
Footplate Angle Positions	5 positions — single-hand adjustment
Safety Hook System	Dual pneumatic hooks — gas spring QD18-408-20KG
Handle Configuration	Dual-grip — forward and reverse use
Construction and Finish
Padding Type	High-elastic foam with embroidered detailing
End Caps	Printed aluminum end caps
Floor Mats	3 x rubber mats, 120×33×90mm
Levelling Foot	1 x adjustable foot, φ60×57mm
Indoor Use Only	Yes

Q: How do I switch between the front and rear squat position?
A: Step around to face the opposite way and use the corresponding handle frame and shoulder pad set. The front position uses the smaller contoured pads against the chest and shoulders; the rear uses the wider pads across the trapezius. No tools are needed, though you may adjust the footplate angle by one position for each direction.

Q: How does the front V squat differ from a hack squat machine?
A: A hack squat fixes the back against a pad and slides on a linear rail, limiting how upright the torso stays. The DPB311 front position follows a V-shaped arc rather than a straight track, allowing a more natural upright torso and freer knee and ankle movement. This permits greater depth and shifts more load onto the quads.

Q: Which footplate angle should I start with?
A: Start at the middle position, angle three of five, for moderate forward knee travel that suits most users. If your heels rise before parallel, try a steeper angle to reduce the ankle demand. If you want more quad emphasis, a shallower angle allows greater knee travel. Test both directions before loading heavily.

Q: Is the machine hard to move once it's in place?
A: At 423 lbs it takes two people to reposition, so set it in its permanent spot before adding plates and confirm the levelling foot is set. During a layout change, the rubber floor mats slide on smooth concrete with two people. For daily training it stays exactly where you put it.

Q: Can I use the DPB311 without a spotter?
A: Yes. The dual pneumatic safety hooks are built for solo training, with a gas spring mechanism that operates each hook one-handed under fatigue. Set the hooks to the bottom of your intended range before loading and confirm they engage cleanly, giving a reliable bail-out point so you can train close to failure alone.

Q: What machines pair with the DPB311 for a complete lower body programme?
A: The DPB311 covers the squat pattern in two directions. Add a Hip Thruster DPB401 for horizontal hip extension, a Multi Dead Lift DPB411 for the hip hinge, and a Leg Curl/Leg Extension DRE8025 for hamstring isolation the squat pattern misses.

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