Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you are thinking of adding a leg extension/leg curl machine (leg developer) to your gym, you know there are a million and one options on the market. In this buying guide, I walk you through everything you should consider when choosing the perfect model for your home gym. Complete with suggestions in every category, don't buy a leg developer until you watch this video!
Mentioned in this video:
Dialed Motion Review: youtu.be/O9E2SEqTckM?si=WpmYq3sX0flzdi94
Bench attached models:
Freak Athlete - gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro
Iron Master - ironmaster.com/products/super-bench-pro-v2
Bells of Steel - gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-buzz-saw
Rep NightHawk - gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-nighthawk
Dialed Motion - gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-leg-developer
Free standing models:
Rit Fit - gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-leg-developer
GMWD commercial - gmwdfitness.com/products/commercial-leg-extension-prone-leg-curl-machine-le08
Titan - amzn.to/43KsJ2m
Body Solid - gymcrafter.com/recommends/body-solid-leg-dev
Selectorized models:
Titan - amzn.to/43MJtWO
Body Solid - gymcrafter.com/recommends/body-solid-pro-leg-dev
Force USA - gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-pro-leg-dev
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0:00 Intro
2:51 Overview
5:13 What a leg developer really does
7:37 Do you need one?
8:50 Ergonomics
10:10 The stretch
11:46 Space constraints
12:28 Pivot point
13:45 Loading
14:47 Weight capacity
15:50 Resistance curve
17:22 Seated leg curl
18:49 Fit and finish
20:45 Bench attached benefits
23:36 Bench attached drawbacks
25:35 What comes first?
29:24 Recommended bench attached units
33:29 Free standing benefits
35:32 Recommended free standing units
37:59 Selectorized overview
39:26 Recommended selectorized models
40:31 Rack attached
41:27 Wrap up
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
If you are thinking of adding a leg extension/leg curl machine (leg developer) to your gym, you know there are a million and one options on the market. In this buying guide, I walk you through everything you should consider when choosing the perfect model for your home gym. Complete with suggestions in every category, don't buy a leg developer until you watch this video!
Mentioned in this video:
Dialed Motion Review: youtu.be/O9E2SEqTckM?si=WpmYq3sX0flzdi94
Bench attached models:
Freak Athlete - gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro
Iron Master - ironmaster.com/products/super-bench-pro-v2
Bells of Steel - gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-buzz-saw
Rep NightHawk - gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-nighthawk
Dialed Motion - gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-leg-developer
Free standing models:
Rit Fit - gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-leg-developer
GMWD commercial - gmwdfitness.com/products/commercial-leg-extension-prone-leg-curl-machine-le08
Titan - amzn.to/43KsJ2m
Body Solid - gymcrafter.com/recommends/body-solid-leg-dev
Selectorized models:
Titan - amzn.to/43MJtWO
Body Solid - gymcrafter.com/recommends/body-solid-pro-leg-dev
Force USA - gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-pro-leg-dev
Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners
Website: GymCrafter.com
Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe
Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter
Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines
0:00 Intro
2:51 Overview
5:13 What a leg developer really does
7:37 Do you need one?
8:50 Ergonomics
10:10 The stretch
11:46 Space constraints
12:28 Pivot point
13:45 Loading
14:47 Weight capacity
15:50 Resistance curve
17:22 Seated leg curl
18:49 Fit and finish
20:45 Bench attached benefits
23:36 Bench attached drawbacks
25:35 What comes first?
29:24 Recommended bench attached units
33:29 Free standing benefits
35:32 Recommended free standing units
37:59 Selectorized overview
39:26 Recommended selectorized models
40:31 Rack attached
41:27 Wrap up
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
