ATX Leg Extension/Leg Curl Attachment

I know some reading this will be baulking at the price. Don’t worry I did too. But the old model was getting up in the price range too. That previous leg attachment had far less features.  

ATX realised that the gym landscape had changed after the pandemic. Inflation was driving up prices across the board. In response they have designed items so that you get some value from the price increase.  

In the case of the Leg Extension attachment, it was a complete redesign from top to bottom. Previously the attachment accommodated a wide band of users based on their body shape. It had two adjustment positions for both the leg extension and the leg curl. To change the position, you needed to undo a bolt, plus take the rollers off one end. It was not exactly easy. 

The new design features adjustable rollers that can be adjusted by way of commercial spring pins. To change the pad height is now dead easy. Did I mention that the pads are now made out of polyurethane instead of foam? The old-style foam pads lasted a long time, but would eventually need replacing after consistent use. The commercial PU rollers last a lot longer.  

While we are on the topic of pads, check out the new triangular top roller. For leg extensions it fits perfectly into the bend of your knee. For lying leg curls it provides a flat surface. Why is this important? 

Over the years of selling leg extension attachments, some people complain about their quads on the roller. Typically, a dedicated leg curl machine in the gym will have a flat surface on which your quad rests. When they are resting on a roller there is less surface area to disperse the load.  

If it got you in the wrong spot some would say it hurt. Sort of like the sensation when you are working your quads with a foam roller. Personally, I never had such an issue. You just had to reposition yourself to find the right spot. Plus I have trained on these attachments for so long you just get used to it.  

Nonetheless ATX have provided a solution to this problem. Personal trainers will love this and understand why such details are important. It is one less thing people have to complain about!.  

Another small detail is the angled weight horn. I did not need a barbell collar on the sleeve when I trained. Using slow and controlled reps ensures the weight does not move. But if you have experienced this issue, you need not worry about using collars.