Bodytone FH58 multi hip machine, four hip movements

Description

The Bodytone FH58 is a selectorised multi hip machine that trains four movements of the hip on one frame: flexion, extension, adduction and abduction. Four planes on a single 137 x 97 cm base is the widest movement coverage of any station in the Forza FH range, which is exactly why it appears on equipment lists for sites that need complete hip work without four separate machines. Gluteal and hip flexor strength is central to sprinting, kicking and change of direction, and to hip reconditioning, so the reference is specified by commercial clubs, sports academies, physiotherapy practices and armed forces training rooms.

Technical specification

Throughput, reconfiguration and siting

The commercial logic of a multi hip is movement density per square metre, but that comes with a throughput consequence: a member working all four directions occupies the station for four times as long as on a single purpose machine. On a busy floor, plan the FH58 as a position that will be held for extended periods, and do not rely on it as the only hip station if peak attendance is high.

Reconfiguration between the four directions means the user changes the pad and support settings repeatedly, so the machine needs clear space on all working sides rather than a tight placement, and the settings should be checked at every preventive visit to confirm they lock positively. The 137 x 97 cm base is compact for what it delivers; height is 162 cm and net weight 248 kg, to be checked against permissible floor loading above ground level.

Servicing covers the cable and pulleys, the main hip axis pivot, the roller and support pads, the range settings and the selector pin. Clean the pads daily with a neutral cleaner, since a multi hip sees more skin contact across more positions than most stations.

Load range

The stack is 91 kg in 7 kg increments, with no extension option for this reference. Hip flexion and abduction are performed through moderate ranges at moderate load, and the achievable load differs between the four directions, so the 91 kg stack with fine steps is the appropriate configuration rather than a limitation.

Frequently asked questions

Which four movements does the FH58 cover?

Hip flexion, hip extension, hip adduction and hip abduction. That combination lets a coach train the glutes, the hip flexors and the adductor group from one station instead of routing a member around several machines.

How does it compare with the FH56 inner outer thigh?

The FH56 covers two directions, abduction and adduction, on a very narrow 78 cm wide base. The FH58 adds flexion and extension and therefore also loads the glutes and hip flexors, on a slightly wider 97 cm base. Sites focused on hip strength for sport choose the FH58; sites constrained by width choose the FH56.

Is one multi hip enough for a busy club?

It depends on peak attendance. Because a full hip routine on this station involves four separate configurations, a single unit can become a bottleneck at busy times; larger clubs pair it with a dedicated abduction and adduction machine to spread the load.

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