Star Trac/Flex Fitness makes the best prone leg curl and best kneeling leg curl on the market bar none: Adjustable angle: straight to angled, full range top to bottom. Nebula smith machine declared 'overall' winner. Power-Lift Pro Plate Load Uni-Bi Lateral Leg Press Rogers Athletic Seated Squat Pro (highly recommend extended demo before purchase)įree Motion Epic Plate loaded (and selectorized) Leg presses.Ītlantis 40 degree Leg press (with modified wide foot plates) My personal choice of best linear leg press, although there are many great choices:

MedX Avenger Leg Press (with range of motion mods and the Ken Keppler seat) There is certainly a rank order list of preference, but this is the biggest of the lists that is 'all-inclusive'. This cost no object list contains machines that are considered the best ever made. Additionally, the ideal machine will also have adequate starting position (pre-stretch) and a very large range of motion.Īnother strength of this thread is the discussion on rare and unique specialty benches: autospot benches, skull crushers, dumbbell pullover benches, curved benches, etc. One of the best ways to determine the quality of a machine's biomechanics, is the ability of a machine to allow perfect form when using a maximum amount of weight (effort). Ultimately, when it comes to machines, biomechanics and how a machine 'feels' is by far the critical factor in determining what machine is best. While some extreme body types (very short, very tall, very large, etc.) might work better with some equipment rather than others, a machine that is voted best of best is most often very adjustable and can be used with the widest variety of body types and still retain the best biomechanics (most importantly under maximum weight/effort). This thread is about discussing the best available individual machines. No company makes all of the best equipment, not even close. Certainly best bang for the buck is always relevant as well, but the thread is primarily focused on what is the best product available.

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