ATX Leg Extension Leg Curl Machine

Unlike a lot of other leg extension and leg curl machine combinations, this ATX® model puts you in the optimal position for both of these exercises. Particularly the lying leg curl position isolates the hamstrings better than many dedicated leg curl stations.

So how does this leg extension machine stack up against other high-end units? We decided to put it to the ultimate test and got Mr Universe Lee Priest in for a leg workout.

One of the advantages of being in this game for a long time is that I can actually prove to you that our equipment is built to last. We have the previous model, the Barbarian Leg Extension Leg Curl Machine has been here for at least 6 years I think. In that time it has seen loads of use in a harsh environment.

The machine is on a mezzanine floor in a shitty old warehouse. In winter I am freezing my ass off. When the sun hits the roof there will be condensation dripping off. In summer it is like a sauna up here. Plus the roof has clear panels so there is harsh light. There is probably 4 weeks a year when it is comfortable.

Port Botany is just over the golf course. Sometimes you can smell the sea in the air. Despite these conditions and usage this old girl keeps on going. I probably should rotate or replace the pads but I just want to see how long they can last.

But the main reason it is still sitting here is because no matter how many we have in stock, we always seem to run out. I will explain why these machines are so popular.

Normally ATX machines are loaded with all these amazing build features and innovations. But the beauty in this old girl is it’s simplicity.

The backrest has two adjustment positions for leg extensions. When the backrest is lowered for lying leg curls, it elevates the back of the seat pad. This gets your hips horizontal for leg curls. Your things are completely supported on the contoured padding.

The handles at the top of the backrest are for holding when doing lying leg curls. And there are handles for leg extensions too.

The leverage arm pivots on industrial bearings. The pivot point is housed in thick plate steel.

There are adjustable rollers for both leg extensions and lying leg curls. So this machine is per

But I guess the main feature about the build is that it is just a tank. That is why you see it in so many gyms throughout the world.

For gyms or personal training studios the ATX Leg Extension Leg Curl Machine is great value. A generic leg extension machine with a weight stack is going to cost you about $3K. A quality brand is going to be much more. Plus they take up more space.

Naturally the downside is that you are going to have to load plates. This is not much of a drama if you layout your gym based on body parts. Put this machine near your plate loaded leg press so you have access to plates. Loading and unloading a leg curl or leg extension is a breeze compared to a 45 degree leg press machine.

Situating the pivot point to the side is great, but it has to be done right. If it is not done right you will always feel more resistance on the leg closest to the pivot point. Even if you don’t, over time you might.

A machine in this price bracket or lower would struggle to get this right. The high end machines that have this design are made from the highest quality materials.

This design is just simpler and more durable at this price point. It is used on all the leg attachments for benches. Plus it has been around for years and used by legends like Tom Platz