Booty builder equipment - reviews

Product suggestions & mini-reviews

Here are several “booty builder” tools / machines (from budget accessories to full machines). I’ll note pros, cons, and what use cases they suit.

 

Here are a few of the standouts with commentary:
 

GluteyGains Hip Thrust Machine – A mid-tier home gym hip thrust machine. It offers 80-140 kg resistance (so usable for serious lifters). For home settings, this gives a stable platform for hip thrusts without needing to rig a barbell + bench setup.
Pros: more stable & ergonomic than making your own setup; easy setup for thrusts.Cons: Less versatile (cannot do many other movements), space requirement.
 Decathlon Hip Thrust Bench Machine – More of a simplified bench / machine hybrid. Good for people who want better stability than a bench + barbell but on a budget.
Pros: lower cost, decent reviews (~4.1/5 on Decathlon listing).Cons: may not support as high loads, or as many adjustments.
 Mirafit M3 GHD Machine – General purpose GHD (glute-ham developer) / back extension / hip extension machine.
Pros: multi-function, can hit hamstrings, glutes, back extension, etc.Cons: not specialized for hip thrust (you may not get optimal loading for glutes in thrust position).
 Strength Shop Compact Glute Ham Developer – A compact GHD / glute-ham raise bench.
Pros: space efficient, better for accessory / isolation work.Cons: limited to mostly bodyweight or modest loading (for glute ham raises).
 Booty Builder Belt Squat – A heavy duty commercial belt squat machine by Booty Builder.
Pros: allows squatting without loading the spine, targeting glutes & legs heavily.Cons: expensive, large footprint, may be overkill for many home settings.
 Booty Builder Standing Hip Thrust – A standing variant of a hip thrust machine.
Pros: possibly more comfortable for some body types, more practical in tight spaces.Cons: limited user base, may not allow as much load or ideal range for all users.
 Booty Builder Platinum V4 – A higher end, heavy-duty glute machine (commercial grade).
Pros: very robust, made for heavy use in gyms, many adjustments, target glutes strongly.Cons: very expensive, large, likely overkill for individual use.
 Booty Builder Resistance Bands – Simple bands for glute activation, warm-up, or home work.
Pros: cheap, portable, useful for warm-ups, viral glute “pump” supersets, activation.Cons: limited for heavy loading; won’t replace heavy resistance for major hypertrophy growth.
 

 

Specific machines: what reviews say

 

 

Here are snippets on a few machines:

 

Bells of Steel Hip Thrust Machine
Pros: Very stable, good comfort, solid build for its price.  
Cons: Large and heavy; footplate is not adjustable (for some this reduces comfort or optimal positioning); weight capacity (~405 lb) might be low for very advanced lifters.  Freak Athlete Nordic Hyper GHD
Pros: Very versatile (multiple functions in one machine), good value for what it offers.  
Cons: Some build quality trade-offs (welds, transport wheels) aren’t as premium; reverse hyper function is limited (especially for taller users) and may rely on resistance bands rather than a full weighted pendulum.  Booty Builder Machines (e.g. V8, Standing Hip Thrust, Dual Hip Thrust, etc.)
Pros: Designed specifically for glutes, patented features like raised feet for better isolation, padded belts, comfort, adjustability; likely better safety / ease of use vs setting up barbell.  
Cons: Very expensive; some users report that the belt/strap still hurts or isn’t perfectly positioned; alignment / feeling of depth / angle might not match everyone’s body. Also, setup cost & footprint. Also some customer service issues reported (though not necessarily the machine performance).