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Leg Extension & Leg Curl Bench Attachment

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Leg Extension & Leg Curl Bench Attachment

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REP’s Leg Extension & Leg Curl Bench Attachment turns a compatible REP bench (BlackWing, Nighthawk, or ZeroGap AB-5000/AB-5100) into a dedicated quad-and-hamstring station without the floor space of a standalone machine. It locks in with a wheel-assisted, one-person pop-pin setup and supports three resistance options — weight plates, resistance bands, or (with the optional Cable Kit) a functional trainer or cable stack — usable individually or layered together. A flat thigh pad spreads load evenly across the legs for leg curls instead of using a traditional roller, while adjustable shin pads and side handles support the leg extension.

Independent coverage is mixed. One reviewer ranked it A-tier among bench-attachment leg extension/curl options, calling it better than expected for the price, though he flagged the leg curl as clearly the weaker of the two movements. A more critical review reported units arriving with quality-control issues (bent parts, loose roller end caps) and a “bell curve” resistance profile that’s lightest exactly where lifters want the most tension — concluding it costs more than rivals like the Freak Athlete ABX without matching their resistance feel or feature set. It’s rated for 250 lbs and weighs roughly 90 lbs assembled.

Dimensions 33.3"L x 25.5"W x 36.2"H
Unit weight ~90 lbs
Assembly time ~30 minutes
Movement types Seated/standing leg extension, prone (lying) leg curl
Weight capacity 250 lbs
Resistance options Weight plates, resistance bands, or cable (requires optional Cable Kit) — usable individually or combined
Bench compatibility BlackWing, Nighthawk, ZeroGap AB-5000/AB-5100 (REP benches only)

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Dimensions 33.3"L x 25.5"W x 36.2"H
Unit weight ~90 lbs
Assembly time ~30 minutes
Movement types Seated/standing leg extension, prone (lying) leg curl
Weight capacity 250 lbs
Resistance options Weight plates, resistance bands, or cable (requires optional Cable Kit) — usable individually or combined
Bench compatibility BlackWing, Nighthawk, ZeroGap AB-5000/AB-5100 (REP benches only)

4.4/5 · 7 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Retailer 4.2/5 78 reviews
Expert 4.38/5 7 reviews
Youtube 3.8/5 1 reviews

A well-built, no-compromise bench attachment that trades compactness for a standalone-machine feel — REP built it with the same powder coat, laser-cut steel, and clean-grip vinyl as the rest of their bench ecosystem, and it supports plate, band, and (with the optional Cable Kit) cable resistance in combination. Functionality is a genuine strength for leg extensions, with a full range of motion and a comfortable flat thigh pad; leg curl performance is the standout weak point — testers report an uncomfortable thigh-pad pinch and a “bell curve” resistance profile that’s lightest right where lifters want the most tension. Independent coverage splits: one reviewer ranks it A-tier and better than expected for the price, while another calls it overpriced for what it does relative to rivals like the Freak Athlete ABX, and flags recurring quality-control issues (bent parts, loose end caps, plates that slide without added collars) on the units they tested.

  • +Build quality: same powder coat, laser-cut steel, and clean-grip vinyl as REP's other bench-ecosystem pieces, with oversized rollers and high-density padding (YouTube: Garage Gym Reviews)
  • +Functionality: full range of motion on leg extensions with a comfortable, evenly-loading flat thigh pad; the plate arc leaves enough clearance for standard 45 lb plates (YouTube: Garage Gym Reviews)
  • +Versatility: 3 resistance modes (plate, band, cable-kit) usable individually or combined, plus a magnetic lock pin that doubles the unit for decline sit-ups/presses (manufacturer, YouTube: REP engineering video)
  • +Functionality: wheels, side handles, and pop-pin lockout make a one-person setup/breakdown quick despite the unit's size (manufacturer, YouTube: Garage Gym Reviews)
  • +Build quality: wide, solid base rated for the full 250 lb capacity with no shift, sway, or tip reported (manufacturer, GrayMatter Lifting)
  • Functionality: leg curl is the weaker of the two movements — thigh-pad pressure creates an uncomfortable pinch that pulls focus off the hamstrings (YouTube: Garage Gym Reviews)
  • Functionality: resistance follows a "bell curve" that's lightest at the start of the movement, the opposite of where most lifters want peak tension without adding bands (GrayMatter Lifting, YouTube: Garage Gym Reviews)
  • Build quality: one independent reviewer's units arrived with bent parts, scratches, and dents, plus loose plastic end caps on the rollers (GrayMatter Lifting)
  • Value: at ~$550 base (more with the cable kit and bands), one reviewer rates it a worse buy than the Freak Athlete ABX on resistance profile and features alone (GrayMatter Lifting)
  • Functionality: horizontal weight posts require added collars to stop plates sliding, and the adjustment mechanism can't be moved under load (GrayMatter Lifting)

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