TITAN Olympic rear kick

The TITAN Olympic rear kick trains the glutes and hamstrings through a closed kinetic chain movement, reproducing a backward kicking pattern against Olympic disc loading. Working in a closed chain means the foot stays in contact with a platform rather than moving freely, which changes both the muscular recruitment and the joint loading compared with an open chain kickback. The large platform increases the variety of exercises that can be performed, since the foot position can be changed to attack the movement from several angles.

A pelvic pad lets the user relax the back during the set, and a leg pad reduces the body weight carried by the supporting limb. Those two details are what make heavy glute work tolerable: without them the standing leg and the lumbar spine absorb the effort that should be going into the working side. The TITAN range is the most solid in our catalogue, engineered as Olympic loaded equipment for large loads.

Technical specification

Glute training on a commercial floor

Glute focused equipment has moved from a niche to a core part of the offer in most commercial gyms, and a plate loaded station is what separates a facility that can accommodate a serious lifter from one that cannot. The closed chain design also makes the machine useful in athletic preparation, where hip extension strength transfers directly to sprinting and jumping, and in reconditioning work where an open chain kickback would be too aggressive on the hip.

The unit occupies 111.5 x 133 cm and weighs 140 kg before discs. Install it on weightlifting grade rubber flooring with plate storage within reach on both sides, and confirm the floor build up before installing above ground level given the concentrated loaded mass. Allow entry space at the platform side and enough clearance behind for the leg to travel through its full range.

Frequently asked questions

What is a closed kinetic chain movement?

One in which the working limb pushes against a fixed surface rather than moving freely in space. It changes the joint loading and the muscular recruitment, and generally allows heavier loads with less stress on the knee and hip.

Why is the platform so large?

Because foot position determines which part of the glute and hamstring complex takes the load. A large platform lets the user work from several angles, which effectively turns one machine into several exercises.

Is the price promotional?

The current price is 2,850 EUR excluding VAT against a list price of 3,500 EUR excluding VAT, excluding delivery and installation. One quotation can cover several TITAN references for a complete lower body zone.