Home Gym Leg extension/leg curl machine

[PolishHamm3r77]

looking to pick up an addition to the home garage gym. My leg routine is limited to free weights at the moment. I have been eyeing the Titan Leg ext/leg curl machine for right around $700. I also see similar Olympic plate loaded machines on Amazon for almost half that price. Didn’t know if anyone has grabbed one of these or if you have something else you love, feel free to mention.
Thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated!!!

 

[Resolve10]

I have the Titan one that I got second hand. It does what I need and is pretty well built.

The only negative is the force curve is a little bit off from what I’d find ideal, but weight stack and more optimal curve plate loaded machines just aren’t in the budget for now (and Titan machine does a good enough job for now).

 

[PolishHamm3r77]

I have the Titan one that I got second hand. It does what I need and is pretty well built.

The only negative is the force curve is a little bit off from what I’d find ideal, but weight stack and more optimal curve plate loaded machines just aren’t in the budget for now (and Titan machine does a good enough job for now).

Is it the stand alone or the one that bolts to the power rack? The one that bolts on is cheaper but no back support

 

[Resolve10]

That’s the one I have I’m standing next to it right now.

 

[PolishHamm3r77]

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That’s the one I have I’m standing next to it right now.

So if you are by yourself it is a stand alone…..lol
FB Marketplace I can grab a used one for 600. Only 100 less than new

 

[Resolve10]

So if you are by yourself it is a stand alone…..lol
FB Marketplace I can grab a used one for 600. Only 100 less than new

I want to say I paid $500. At the time I don’t think new were even in stock though I was just looking to fill a need.

 

[Hyde]

So if you are by yourself it is a stand alone…..lol
FB Marketplace I can grab a used one for 600. Only 100 less than new

Could be $500 if that’s all you’re willing to offer and they accept

 

[PolishHamm3r77]

Could be $500 if that’s all you’re willing to offer and they accept

I like what ya did there!

 

[JTS22]

Sorry I’m late. I bought this one of amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Marcy-Adjustable-Position-Utility-Developer/dp/B00FJ2PL26?pd_rd_w=c4Uue&content-id=amzn1.sym.b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_p=b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_r=FXQD8M4ZKQB076WMBR26&pd_rd_wg=9G0iG&pd_rd_r=28423e35-bc73-4ff3-a743-57e960377092&pd_rd_i=B00FJ2PL26&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_m_rpt_ba_s_1_sc

Yeah it’s cheap but honestly it does the trick, I already have the free weights and can comfortably load 4 45 plates on it. Also doesn’t take up a lot of room

 

[PolishHamm3r77]

Sorry I’m late. I bought this one of amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Marcy-Adjustable-Position-Utility-Developer/dp/B00FJ2PL26?pd_rd_w=c4Uue&content-id=amzn1.sym.b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_p=b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_r=FXQD8M4ZKQB076WMBR26&pd_rd_wg=9G0iG&pd_rd_r=28423e35-bc73-4ff3-a743-57e960377092&pd_rd_i=B00FJ2PL26&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_m_rpt_ba_s_1_sc

Yeah it’s cheap but honestly it does the trick, I already have the free weights and can comfortably load 4 45 plates on it. Also doesn’t take up a lot of room

Thanks for the feedback. I still haven’t pulled the trigger on anything yet.

 

[cronikgains]

Sorry I’m late. I bought this one of amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Marcy-Adjustable-Position-Utility-Developer/dp/B00FJ2PL26?pd_rd_w=c4Uue&content-id=amzn1.sym.b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_p=b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_r=FXQD8M4ZKQB076WMBR26&pd_rd_wg=9G0iG&pd_rd_r=28423e35-bc73-4ff3-a743-57e960377092&pd_rd_i=B00FJ2PL26&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_m_rpt_ba_s_1_sc

Yeah it’s cheap but honestly it does the trick, I already have the free weights and can comfortably load 4 45 plates on it. Also doesn’t take up a lot of room

Funny. This one is in my "Saved for later" list on Amazon lol glad to hear it's decent.

 

[PolishHamm3r77]

Still up in the air on this

 

[Anabolic66]

Funny. This one is in my "Saved for later" list on Amazon lol glad to hear it's decent.

Its like 30.00 cheaper at Walmart online:

Marcy Multipurpose Adjustable Utility Slant Board Bench SB-350 Max Weight 600lb - Walmart.com

$138.00 when viewed "in cart"...

Just not sure how reliable Walmart online is??

 

[Dustin07]

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That’s the one I have I’m standing next to it right now.

does that adjust both ways for both extensions and curls?

Could be $500 if that’s all you’re willing to offer and they accept

never offer full price!

 

[Dustin07]

If I were going to blow a $700 budget on a new toy I personally loved belt squats at my buddies old PL gym:

https://www.titan.fitness/strength/specialty-machines/lower-body/belt-squat-machine/400666.html

but that one Resolve posted... if it hits extensions and curls, damn that would be a nice burner to build the quads

 

[Resolve10]

does that adjust both ways for both extensions and curls?

yes. Force curve is a little wonkier compared to dedicated machines and cable stacks, but I rig up some bands to offset this (can’t seem to find my picture of the set up tho).

 

[Dustin07]

yes. Force curve is a little wonkier compared to dedicated machines and cable stacks, but I rig up some bands to offset this (can’t seem to find my picture of the set up tho).

double the value of the machine IMO. I'd have a hard time spending $700 for a hamstring curl machine vs building a killer platform for everything oly, but being able to flip it and hit the quads to finish a session makes it sound like a great device.

 

[Hyde]

If I were going to blow a $700 budget on a new toy I personally loved belt squats at my buddies old PL gym:

https://www.titan.fitness/strength/specialty-machines/lower-body/belt-squat-machine/400666.html

but that one Resolve posted... if it hits extensions and curls, damn that would be a nice burner to build the quads

I don’t think they make this one anymore, but this one was actually remarkably effective IMP and had a pretty small footprint compared to most other beltsquats as well. As long as you have some extra weight to keep it held down stable, it was a good option for $650.

Now I think they’re pushing their new big elevated platform one, so I doubt they bring this back.

I think Bells of Steel’s was a very good replacement/competitor product similar in design. Tried it at an Arnold Expo and we nearly ordered one, price was fair, but we just don’t have the room in the garage right now for any extra machines.

 

[Dustin07]

I don’t think they make this one anymore, but this one was actually remarkably effective IMP and had a pretty small footprint compared to most other beltsquats as well. As long as you have some extra weight to keep it held down stable, it was a good option for $650.

I'm not surprised, when I looked it up the price seemed crazy cheap. We had to stack extra plates to hold the hypers machine down too, actually, the GHD as well at times, lol. that's about the most vulnerable position you could be in to have the machine crush down on top of you

 

[PolishHamm3r77]

I gotta do something. Just squats and RDL’s is all I’m working w. Or Bulgarian splits It’s a European theme. Or I do polish splits. I do the movement while someone else holds the weight and yells at me.

 

[Anabolic66]

I gotta do something. Just squats and RDL’s is all I’m working w. Or Bulgarian splits It’s a European theme. Or I do polish splits. I do the movement while someone else holds the weight and yells at me.

LMAO

 

[Dustin07]

I do the movement while someone else holds the weight and yells at me

that usually is how I perform best lol