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Leg extension/leg curl

  • 17-11-2024 03:18PM
    #1
    alert25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭


    I'm thinking of getting a leg extension/leg curl for my home gym.

    Interested in this one from rock solid fitness:

    https://www.rocksolidfitness.ie/products/leg-extension-and-curl-machine

    Looks similar to one from mirafit but better price.

    What would the resistance profile be like on a machine like this, a bit concerned how much you will actually feel it.

    Also has anyone bought from this company before?



Comments

  • #2
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,427 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    TBH unless you're an elite bodybuilder whether it has an optimum resistance profile compared to another leg curl / leg extension is a moot point… It's a 400 quid home version, it's never going to be as good as a more expensive commercial leg extension or leg curl.

    He's using a big fat 20kg bumper plate, and there isn't that much loadable sleeve area. I would probably want to make sure you have thinner iron plates, if you want to go heavier. I see the maximum recommended weight is 80kg plates. You might end up doing long eccentrics, pauses, or using it single leg, depending on how strong you are.



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