Leg Presses, Leg Extensions & Abductor Machines: Leg Training Equipment for Your Home
Leg presses for ambitious athletes and rehab users
The leg press is one of the most effective machines for building strength and muscle in the legs. The guided movement protects the knees and hips while still allowing heavy training loads, making it ideal both for ambitious athletes and for joint-friendly recovery after an injury. The Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin also confirms in a recent review on strength training for knee osteoarthritis that moderate, guided strength training already brings noticeable improvements for knee complaints.
Maximum performance and targeted muscle building with the leg press
Our leg presses are designed for loads of up to 200 kg, offering enough resistance even for advanced athletes. Some models can also be used as a hack squat machine, expanding your leg training repertoire without the need for a second machine.
Efficient leg training with a leg press at home
By varying your foot position on the footplate, you can target the quadriceps, glutes or hamstrings. A high foot position puts more emphasis on the glutes and the back of the legs, while a low, narrow position mainly works the front of the thighs. For additional isolation exercises such as leg extensions or abductor training, you will find the right equipment further down this page.
Leg extension and leg curl machines for targeted muscle training
A leg extension machine targets the quadriceps, while a leg curl machine works the hamstrings at the back of the thigh. Both machines are the ideal complement to your leg press training and help prevent muscular imbalances that can lead to knee problems over time. Leg extension movements can also be performed on a cable machine, see our blog post The Best Cable Machine Exercises.
Abductor and adductor machines for the inner and outer thighs
Abductor and adductor machines train the often neglected inner and outer thighs, contributing to stable hips and balanced leg training. For runners in particular, and in rehabilitation after knee or hip problems, these machines are a valuable addition to the leg press.
Who benefits most from this leg training equipment?
Besides ambitious strength athletes, people in rehabilitation after knee or hip surgery also benefit from the guided, controlled movement of the leg press, leg extension and abductor machine. This equipment is also well suited to older people who want to maintain muscle mass and bone density in their legs, without the fall risk of a free barbell squat.
Buy your leg press and other leg training equipment at isports now
Order your leg press, leg extension machine or abductor machine from Tunturi, Inspire and other well-known brands conveniently online, or get personal advice on site to find the right model. You can find other types of strength stations in our strength stations overview. With 4.9 out of 5 stars from over 83 Google reviews, isports.ch is one of the highest-rated fitness equipment retailers in Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a “Beinpresse” and a leg press?
None. “Leg press” is simply the English term for the same machine.
How much weight should a good leg press be able to hold?
For beginners, 100 to 150 kg is sufficient. Ambitious athletes should look for models with a load capacity of at least 200 kg.
What is the difference between a leg extension machine and a leg press?
The leg extension isolates the front thigh muscle (quadriceps), while the leg press works several muscle groups at once, including the glutes and hamstrings.
Do I need a leg extension machine in addition to a leg press?
For complete leg training and to avoid muscular imbalances, a combination of leg press, leg extension and leg curl is recommended.
What are abductor and adductor machines good for?
They train the outer and inner thighs respectively and stabilise the hips, which is particularly valuable for runners and in rehab training.
Is the leg press easier on the joints than squats?
The guided movement reduces the load on the spine and allows more controlled execution, which makes it gentler on the joints for many people than a free barbell squat.
What does hack squat mean on a leg press?
Some leg presses can be converted into a hack squat position, in which you perform a guided squat at an incline. This trains the leg muscles from a different angle.
Which foot position is right for which training goal?
A high, wide foot position puts more emphasis on the glutes and the back of the legs, while a low, narrow position mainly works the front of the thighs.
Is this leg training suitable for rehabilitation after an injury?
Yes. Thanks to the guided, controlled movement, the leg press, leg extension machine and abductor machine are frequently used in rehab training. However, the exact load should be agreed with a professional.