Body-Solid Leg Press and Hack Squat Machine + Rubber Grip Olympic Plates.Valor Fitness CC-10 Vertical Leg Press Machine.In this article we take a good look at the most affordable leg press machines you can pick up for your home gym that will deliver the best results. But knowing which one is the best for you isn’t easy. It’s routinely used in sport science research on muscular adaptations in the legs for this very reason (see this study for example).Īll of this information tells you that picking up a leg press machine for your home gym is a very worthwhile investment. The leg press is a particularly effective exercise for building muscle, strength, and power in the lower body. In fact, a recent meta-analysis * that examined data from approximately 2,000,000 people found that having strong legs is associated with a lower risk of death (for any reason) in the adult population. Medical research has consistently demonstrated a strong direct link between muscular strength and general health. Who doesn’t want that!?īuilding strength and muscle in your lower body doesn’t just make you look and feel great, it also makes you healthier. If you’re looking for variety and to save on floorspace, the Plate-Loaded Leg Press/Hack Squat is the answer.So, you’re in the market for an affordable leg press machine? We’re guessing that you want to develop strong and well-defined legs that look great in a pair of shorts, you want to do it in the comfort and convenience of your home, and you don’t want to pay a fortune for the privilege. The unloaded starting weight is 105 pounds. The 15.25-inch-long chrome weight pegs stand up to abuse and can hold plenty of plates. The carriage moves on linear bearings, offering superior smoothness compared to roller wheels. After all, there are no bolts to worry about loosening over time. The frame is fully welded from 3- by 3-inch and 2- by 4-inch box tubing, so this machine is as rigid as it can possibly be. Both the seat back and the footplate are adjustable for angle, but a 90 degree angle is advised for the footplate when using the Hack Squat. It is just a matter of removing the footplate and seat back of the Leg Press to use the Hack Squat, or vice versa. Switching between the two exercises is simple. The Plate-Loaded Leg Press/Hack Squat from Legend Fitness is a combo machine that allows you to choose between two leg-burning exercises without sacrificing floor space. Fully welded frame for maximum rigidity, strength, and durability.

Linear bearings on solid steel shafts at a 45°angle.

Switch between exercises via removable footplate/seat back.

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