Booty Builder is the glute machine brand many lifters first meet in a commercial gym. It’s designed and developed in Norway, and the company says its machines are used in gyms in more than 180 countries. Its lineup is huge: more than 20 glute and lower-body machines, from the Platinum hip thrust to standing abductors and pendulum hip presses. The question for a home gym is whether any of them make more sense than the home-focused alternatives.
This review covers the Booty Builder models that fit a home gym, what their specs show, how they compare with home brands, and what to ask before ordering. Specs come from Booty Builder’s own product pages, checked on October 29, 2026. We have not hands-on tested these machines.
At a glance
| Verdict | Worth a look if you want the gym-floor version at home and can get a quote, warranty terms and delivery confirmed. Most home lifters will find similar function for less hassle from home-focused brands. |
|---|---|
| Most home-friendly models | Standing Hip Thrust (45 x 43 x 56 in, 185 lb), which Booty Builder says suits home gyms. Platinum V4 (67 x 57 x 30 in, 317 lb). |
| Biggest drawback | No prices, warranty terms or home-use rating on the product pages. You order through a contact form or distributor. |
| Evidence strength | No study has tested Booty Builder machines specifically. The movements they load (hip thrust, kickback, abduction) have MRI support in their barbell and cable forms. |
| Main caveat | Several models don’t publish a maximum load or starting resistance, so you can’t compare them on paper. |
Specs checked against Booty Builder product pages on October 29, 2026.
Booty Builder models a home gym could use
Dimensions are as Booty Builder lists them, in inches. “Not listed” means the product page doesn’t publish that number.
| Model | Trains | Size (in) | Weight | Loading and published limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Hip Thrust | Hip extension, standing | 45 L x 43 W x 56 H | 185 lb | Plates and bands. Max load not listed | Page says it suits “home gyms, PT studios, boutique fitness spaces, or commercial gyms.” Ships at 225 lb |
| Platinum V4 | Hip thrust, seated | 67 L x 57 W x 30 H | 317 lb | Plates plus optional bands. “Max total load” 441 lb. Starts at 15 lb unloaded | Seat on linear bearing rollers. Ships almost fully assembled in a wooden box, 431 lb |
| Standing Abductor | Hip abduction, standing | 64 L x 23 W x 59 H | 246 lb | Plates and bands. Max load not listed | Narrowest model here at 23 in wide. Ships at 282 lb |
| Selectorized Kick Back | Kickback | 59 L x 34 W x 62 H | 385 lb | 110 lb stack plus rubber bands | Ships on one pallet at 683 lb. Built for gym floors |
The rest of the lineup, such as the selectorized hip thrust, pendulum hip press, belt squat and V squat, is aimed at commercial gyms, and those pages don’t address home use. If you want one, ask about floor load, delivery and warranty in a home setting before you order.
How Booty Builder compares with home-focused brands
| Job | Booty Builder | Home-brand alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Standing hip thrust | Standing Hip Thrust: 45 x 43 in, 185 lb, max load not listed | Titan Standing Hip Thrust: 46.5 x 37.75 in, 157 lb, 440 lb plate capacity, 300 lb max user, 1-year warranty |
| Seated or lying hip thrust | Platinum V4: 67 x 57 in, 441 lb max total load, 15 lb start | GMWD HRTQ: 71 x 36.3 in, 800 lb “weight capacity,” 22 lb start, lifetime frame warranty |
| Abduction | Standing Abductor: 64 x 23 in, 246 lb | GMWD HA01 abductor/adductor: 65.2 x 44.1 in, 176 lb, 250 lb load capacity, does both movements |
| Kickback | Selectorized Kick Back: 110 lb stack, 385 lb machine | Titan Plate-Loaded Kickback: 165 lb machine, 330 lb plates. Or a cable with an ankle strap |
Capacity numbers aren’t measured the same way across brands, so treat them as each maker’s label, not a like-for-like rating. The point of the table is what each listing tells you. Home brands generally publish prices, warranties and user limits, and Booty Builder’s pages generally don’t.
What you get with Booty Builder
- A glute-specialist lineup. Few brands make this many glute-specific machines, including standing versions that take less floor than lying ones.
- Band pegs built in. Most models combine plates and bands, which adds resistance toward the top of a hip thrust.
- Delivered mostly assembled. The Platinum V4 and Kick Back pages say they arrive almost fully assembled. That’s convenient, but it means a heavy crate.
What to ask before you order
- Price and delivery cost. Neither is on the product pages. Order through the contact form or a distributor.
- Warranty for home use. Not listed. Get it in writing.
- Delivery access. Shipping weights run from 225 lb for the Standing Hip Thrust to 683 lb for the Kick Back. Check doorways, stairs and whether the carrier delivers to your garage.
- Maximum load and user limits. Several pages don’t list them, so ask.
- Floor space with working room. Add about 24 in on loading and entry sides as a planning allowance (our assumption, not a Booty Builder spec). The hip thrust machine dimensions page shows how.
How to start on a Booty Builder hip thrust
The Platinum V4 starts at 15 lb unloaded, according to Booty Builder. That’s lighter than the GMWD HRTQ’s listed 22 lb. Both are easy starting points for most people. Begin with no plates, set the seat so the pad sits across your hips, and do a few slow reps to check the range before loading. Then add plates in small steps. Plate weight on a lever machine isn’t the same as barbell weight, so don’t try to match your barbell numbers. The barbell vs Smith vs machine guide explains why.
Is a Booty Builder worth it for a home gym?
- Yes, if: you’ve trained on one, want that exact machine at home, have the floor space and delivery access, and can get a quote and warranty you’re happy with.
- Probably not, if: you want published prices, clear warranties and user limits, or the lowest cost per movement. Home-focused brands publish all three, and a barbell or cable trains the same movements.
For the full field of home options, see the hip thrust machine buying guide and best glute machines for a home gym.
Bottom line
Booty Builder makes a wide range of specialist glute machines, and a few of them, like the Standing Hip Thrust and the Platinum V4, can work in a home gym. The drawback is buying blind: the product pages don’t show prices, warranty terms or several load limits. If you love the machine, get those answers in writing first. Otherwise, home-focused models with published specs do the same jobs with fewer unknowns.
Specifications checked against Booty Builder and other manufacturer product pages on October 28 and 29, 2026. Hypertrophy Protocol has not hands-on tested these machines.
Sources
- Booty Builder product pages: Standing Hip Thrust, Platinum V4, Standing Abductor, Selectorized Kick Back, Booty Builder home page.
- Comparison models: Titan Standing Hip Thrust, GMWD HRTQ, GMWD HA01, Titan Plate-Loaded Kickback.