- Leg Extension/Leg Curl Machine by Deltech Fitness

I read and reread the reviews on this machine and decided to order it. I’m so glad I did! I have to agree with all the positive comments. This thing is heavy duty and well made. It’s very sturdy and doesn’t wobble. Very happy with my purchase!

The build quality of this item is outstanding. Thick steel throughout and extremely durable. The padded seating and rollers are also high quality. One example of its quality is the rod holding the weights. Instead of using a tube, it is a solid bar. This may be a bit overkill because it doesn't take much weight to provide adequate workout resistance. I put 70 pounds on it, and it was very difficult for a leg extension and impossible to go full range of motion on the leg curls. Anyway, the extra steel is highly welcomed and gives it a near commercial gym quality feel. Another example of the quality is that it came with real forged steel chrome plated wrenches for assembly. Not the stamped sheet metal kinds. This doesn't add a lot of cost to the item and is a really nice touch.Worth noting though is due to its pendulum-based design: The resistance through the range of motion is very low at the start and very high at the end. To balance this out, I am using a long resistance band to apply some tension at the start. There seems to be plenty of places to wrap around (e.g.: the weight bar and the handles at the opposite end). It would be ideal if the application of resistance bands was incorporated into the design and an explanation of the load profile with just the use of weights.Regardless of the load profile work around, I still give the item five stars because the quality and value of this item is just that good.

This item is an absolute surprise. I thought because of the price I would be at least be a little disappointed. I was wrong, this thing is a beast. Not quite commercial quality but excellent home gym equipment. Directions were well written, item was WELL packed. If you have a ratchet less than 30 minute assembly time. Definitely recommended!!!

Now that I had a few days to use this leg extension/curl machine, I’m giving my opinion to help my fellow shoppers.This machine is very heavy and built with thick structs. It very sturdy and does not flex at all. The pads are thick and should last a long time.I have 3 negatives. First is that there was only one flange bushing in the box. This is essentially the bearing that the only moving part pivots on. There should be 2 in my opinion. My machine arrived on a Friday of a 3 day weekend and I didn’t want to wait several days, so I purchased another bushing and was able to complete my assembly. With the second flange bushing installed, the bolt is now a bit short to fully engage the self locking nut. I’m not sure if this unit is designed to use 2 bushings. I suppose I could have waited and call back after the long weekend, so no stars taken off for this. (The flange bushing is available: Hillman 58102 Flange Bearing, Bronze 1/2 X 3/4 X 1 X 1/2-Inch, 4-Pack)Second is the machine is unnecessarily high at the business end. The highest point near the pivot point is 28.5 inches! This maybe ok, but the front is only 20 inches tall. The 8.5 inch drop makes it tricky to get up from doing hamstring exercise. I removed the handles at the middle to make it easier to unmount. If you have mobility issues, then this could cause difficulty getting in and out. Subtract 1 star.The last point and I think the most important is that for me (6 ft, 180 lb) it’s impossible to properly line up the center of rotation for my knees with the center of the pivot point while doing extension or curl. This misalignment will put a bit of extra stress on the knee joints if I push hard with heavy weights, so start easy and pay attention. I wish the pivot point was extended out another 2 inches, or make the sitting surface adjustable. Subtracting another star.Given the 3 negatives, I would still recommend this machine because given the price it’s so well built and is functional.(Update after 1 month of use).I’m adding 1 star for high quality of the build; the movement is very smooth especially with 2 flange bushings at the pivot.

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.

I’m a serious power lifter at 6’ 275lbs and have slowly added equipment over the years. I always wanted a leg curl/ext at home for squats, but was always worried about sturdiness. This has been an amazing find. It fits my size, is sturdy, heavy, and feels very close to the commercial feel. It’s has good rom for my build, and has been a great add to my collection.