I had an early version for several years that was a seated shrug then you flip the handles to turn into a row. Both movements were good but I thought the shrug was the better movement especially when doing burn outs with both handles. I’d even stack some bummers and do RDLs with shrug handles when I didn’t want to load a bar. HS build quality is always spot on and the weight horns were long to load up the movements. Like most HS PL machines they take up a lot of real estate for a home gym and can be costly. If you can find the dual movement machine then maybe it’s worth it.

I use this to warm up my ankles on lower body days. The foot opening is large enough to use both feet or just a single one so you have options on use. It’s your typical hammer build but surprisingly heavy for how small it is. It’ll pop up on the used market but can still be pricey for what it is. This will be one that always stays in the gym.

I picked this along with the HS seated leg curl up off OfferUp to use in my knee rehab. Mine were from 92 and still looked awesome but just shows that HS equipment is built to last. The unilateral design is where this shined for me. I believe each lever arm is 4 or 7lbs then the holes near the bearings allow you to adjust the starting position. I was able to load my left leg as normal then start with the lever arm along with setting the starting point higher until my knee got stronger. For single leg/rehab this is good piece but is a space eater. Like Kieth mentioned, this is pretty pricey new but this version pops up on the used market from time to time. The single bar version is a different story. Overall this served me well and it’s what you’d expect from Hammer Strength.

I ordered two pair of 28.5mm aluminum handles and modified the Cybex swivel handles along with the powerblock handles. Both had rubber handles that would get slick in the AZ summers. These are pretty passive but way better than the originals and cheaper when compared to alternatives. Not the intended purpose but have been worth it to me.