Hoist F-355 Plate Loaded Angled Leg Press Commercial Gym Freeweight Machine

Hoist F-355 Plate Loaded Angled Leg Press Commercial Gym Freeweight Machine

The Hoist F-355 is a commercial-grade plate loaded angled leg press built for heavy, repeated use in gym environments. It uses a pair of parallel chrome guide shafts with self-aligning linear bearings to keep the carriage moving smoothly and consistently through the full range of motion. Weight is loaded directly onto the horizontal bar at the top of the carriage — standard Olympic plates. The angled geometry puts the user in a reclined position that shifts the load into the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings with reduced spinal compression compared to a vertical press.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Hoist Fitness Systems (San Diego, CA)
• Model: F-355
• Type: Plate Loaded Angled Leg Press
• Resistance: Olympic weight plates (not included)
• Carriage: Self-aligning linear bearings with fully supported chrome guide shafts mounted to frame
• Seat adjustment: Easy Glide seat sleeves for smooth, quiet back pad positioning
• Back pad: Multi-position with angled headrest
• Lockout system: Multiple lockout positions; lockouts automatically release at the start of movement
• Plate storage: Built-in plate holders on frame
• Frame finish: White powder coat
• Upholstery: Dark green vinyl
• Footplate: Large rubberized textured surface with horizontal load bar
• Handles: Rubber-grip side handles at seat level

Applications

The Hoist F-355 is designed for commercial fitness facilities — health clubs, university weight rooms, athletic training centers, and physical therapy gyms — where durability and consistent performance under high daily use matter. Plate loaded leg press machines like this one are a staple of lower-body strength training programs, commonly used for developing quad, glute, and hamstring strength in both general fitness and athletic performance contexts. The plate loaded format appeals to serious lifters and facilities that want adjustable, progressive resistance without a weight stack. Hoist Fitness Systems has been manufacturing commercial strength equipment in San Diego since the 1970s, and the F-355 was a core part of their plate loaded freeweight line aimed at the commercial market. Used Hoist equipment is commonly purchased by gyms outfitting on a budget, home gym builders looking for commercial-quality hardware, and facilities replacing worn upholstery on otherwise sound machines.