I did my research on these machines before I purchased it, and the good and the bad of this machine is in line with reviews on other similar machines out there:
Pros: It is compact, and it allows one to perform these two exercises without having to go to the gym. With some creative positioning you can also us it to do other exercises (using the machine like an upright bench with a short back).
Cons: (1) It is not the most sturdy machine. When plates are loaded and one is working hard at it, the machine wobbles a little. Some other brands have a vertical bar at the back to allow people to put weight to steady the machine. This one doesn't. But not a big deal. I just lay the weight flat at the back and that works ok. (2) Given its compact nature, the machine likely won't fit people who are larger in size. I am 5'8" and weight 170 pounds. I barely could fit in it. Again, not the fault of the machine, as it is advertised as a compact machine. But if you are 200 pounds and 6 feet tall, this machine is not for you. (3) Like all other plate-load machine for the legs, you DON'T FEEL THE RESIST all the way through . The resistance increases gradually and reaches peak only at the end of the move. So, you are only getting half the exercise, really. Again, not the fault of the machine. All plate load leg curl/extension machines have this limitation. So, all in all, if you don't have a large frame and if you just want something to give the legs some workout, this machine does the…
