RITFIT 700LB Adjustable Leg Extension & Curl Machine for Home Gym - Seated Leg Press & Lying Leg Curl Exercise Equipment - Compatible with 1'' & 2'' Weight Plates - Perfect for Strength Training, Muscle Building & Lower Body Workouts

The other leg extension/curl machines at this price point are usually the pendulum style where you have an inconsistent power curve because the weight doesn't go against gravity at the bottom of the movement. When you start the movement, there is no resistance.This machine solves this problem with the cable. It applies a consistent power curve because the weight is moving up against gravity. To get the same effect for other machines, you have to get a weight stack machine that's generally over $2k.Pleasant surprises:1. The weight horn is made out of metal. My other Ritfit machine I purchased half a year ago is made out of plastic.2. The pulley is aluminum. Cheaper pullies are plastic.3. The machine is stable even without storage weight loaded. I left the storage weight horn empty and it feels solid.4. The sundial is a heavy solid piece of metal.5. The pop pin handle is metal, not plastic.6. Install instructions are easy. I used my own tools but the tools provided are pretty solid and the wrenches are surprisingly thick for furniture wrenches. I ended up keeping these wrenches. Generally, I always toss the furniture wrenches.7. I was concerned that the foot pad would flex and that the leg furthest from the weights would do less work but it's been very solid.Cons:1. I wish you can change the angle of the seat, especially for the prone leg curl position. Everything feels solid with no wobbles so I suppose if we make the seat adjustable, you'll lose that benefit. Given how the seat slants back, it makes getting into the prone position a bit awkward. You have to flop down. Secondly, I was hoping to use this for hip thrusts by putting my back on the edge of the seat. It's angled a bit too high so you have to wiggle your way into position.2. The back rest is a bit thin and not adjustable. At 5'10", the default seating settings works for me but may not work for everyone else. I was also hoping that there isn't a giant logo on the backrest.3. Some parts came scratched but at this price point, I'm fine with it.Notes:1. Although the machine footprint length is 50.9", the actual length you need is your height since you'll be laying flat to do prone curls. Plan for that.It's my second equipment from Ritfit in half a year and they had made large leaps in such a short amount of time. All my cons very very minor and none of them are a deal breaker. I can't find another leg machine with a consistent power curve for this price range.