The leg extension and prone leg curl machines are a few of my favorites at any gym. I am sure a lot of us feel the same way. These are a great way to hit our leg muscles separately from doing traditional exercises like squats or deadlifts. After reading reviews, I was confident in purchasing this machine. The leg extension feels great, I don't like the way the handles are set up, I have to lean back a bit and I find myself holding the pad itself and not the handles. You CAN set it up to have the handle facing the opposite way so I might prefer it better that way but it is not a huge deal to me.
The prone leg curl feels great. With only 10's on each side, it felt challenging. Unlike cable machines commonly found in the gym, since the machine is plate loaded there is a different force curve. It is harder during the first half of the movement, but this is also good because you can and should control the movement as the weight passes back through the axis point (the middle or sticking point, during the eccentric phase, "on the way down").
With "not great" knees and ankles, I would sometimes take trips to the gym to just do these exercises and now I don't have to as I have this machine at home. I really like this machine and it was worth the purchase.
| Handle Type | Fixed |
|---|---|
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 53 x 27 x 9 inches |
| Package Weight | 85 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 53 x 26 x 36 inches |
| Brand Name | Deltech Fitness |
| Part Number | DF8070 |
