Selectorized Leg Extension + Seated Leg Curl Version 3

Name: Selectorized Leg Extension + Seated Leg Curl Version 3
Brand: Temple Of Gainz
Rating: 4.11 (6 reviews)

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Temple of Gainz’s Selectorized Leg Extension + Seated Leg Curl Version 3 combines two of the most common lower-body isolation movements into one compact, selectorized unit – built to give quads and hamstrings a dedicated, plate-free station without the footprint of two separate machines. It ships with a 120 kg/264 lb weight stack, a 1:1 pulley ratio (felt resistance varies somewhat by movement and roller position), and a fully adjustable back pad, leg roller, and thigh pad tested to fit users from 4’10” to 6’10”.

Version 3 carries over the core design from V1/V2 with three targeted changes: a recessed front frame crossmember for more range of motion at the start of the leg extension and end of the leg curl, a thigh pad repositioned further back, and an improved handle position – all driven by customer feedback on the earlier generation. GymRadar’s consumer aggregate (4.11/5 across 6 reviews) and independent YouTube coverage both track this evolution: reviewers who’ve used both V2 and V3 note the extra range of motion and stretch depth, though a recurring complaint persists across generations – the felt resistance isn’t a true 1:1 as advertised, and the seat/calf-pad design still limits full quad stretch for some body types. r/homegym commenters comparing it against the similarly priced Titan Leg Extension & Hamstring Curl Machine generally favor Temple of Gainz for its heavier stack and forward-facing curl handles.

Buying guide

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Color	Black
Grips	Textured rubber grips on both leg extension and leg curl handles
Assembly	Ships disassembled via freight; requires tools and at least two people. Manufacturer recommends professional installation ($200-$400 typical) over self-assembly
User fit	Tested for users from 4'10" to 6'10"
Weight stack	120 kg / 264 lb, selectorized
Adjustability	Back pad adjusts forward/back; leg roller movement arm has 9 starting positions; leg roller itself has 5 adjustment positions; thigh/knee pad has 8 starting positions, all laser-engraved for position recall
Resistance ratio	1:1 pulley ratio (approx. 1:1.29 at the start of the leg curl, 1:1.38-1:2 on the leg extension depending on roller position, per manufacturer)
Version 3 changes	Recessed front frame crossmember for more range of motion; thigh pad repositioned several inches back; improved handle position vs. V2

What is a Machine?

What a strength machine is

A strength machine guides the resistance along a fixed path so you can train a movement safely, often without a spotter. The main types: selectorized (pick weight with a pin), plate-loaded (add your own plates for a heavier ceiling and better feel), and functional trainers / cable machines (adjustable pulleys for dozens of exercises).

Machines vs. free weights

Machines shine for isolation, safety, and high-rep hypertrophy, and for training hard alone. Free weights build more stabilizer strength and carry over better to sport. Most well-rounded home gyms use a rack and barbell as the core and add one machine — often a cable/functional trainer or a lat-pulldown/row — to fill the gaps.

The sub-types worth knowing

“Machines” covers several categories that barely compete with each other: GHDs for hamstring and posterior-chain work, belt squats for loading the legs without the bar on your back, leg press / hack squat combos for heavy quad volume, reverse hypers for posterior-chain work and lower-back decompression, cable towers and functional trainers for pulling movements, and row machines. Pick the one that fills a gap in what your rack and barbell already do. Almost nobody needs two.

Space and standalone vs. rack-mounted

Most of these come in a standalone version and a cheaper rack-attachment version. The attachment saves floor space and money, but often gives up stability or range of motion — a tradeoff worth checking on the specific product rather than assuming, since it varies a lot between designs.

A note on ratings

Machine listings frequently show a manufacturer’s own on-site rating, which runs high (4.7–5.0 is typical) and sometimes pools reviews across a whole product family rather than the exact configuration you’re buying. Where we have independent hands-on coverage, our summaries anchor to that instead, and say so on the product page.

How it compares

	Selectorized Leg Extension + Seated Leg Curl Version 3	PLATE LOADED \| Pulldown	Chest Press RS-2301	Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Leg Curl
GymRadar rating	4.11/5	4.11/5	4.11/5	4.11/5
Price	$2,499.99	$5,200.00	$5,226.00	$3,694.00
Color	Black
Grips	Textured rubber grips on both leg extension and leg curl handles
Assembly	Ships disassembled via freight; requires tools and at least two people. Manufacturer recommends professional installation ($200-$400 typical) over self-assembly
User fit	Tested for users from 4'10" to 6'10"
Weight stack	120 kg / 264 lb, selectorized		335 lbs (152 kg)
Adjustability	Back pad adjusts forward/back; leg roller movement arm has 9 starting positions; leg roller itself has 5 adjustment positions; thigh/knee pad has 8 starting positions, all laser-engraved for position recall
Resistance ratio	1:1 pulley ratio (approx. 1:1.29 at the start of the leg curl, 1:1.38-1:2 on the leg extension depending on roller position, per manufacturer)
Version 3 changes	Recessed front frame crossmember for more range of motion; thigh pad repositioned several inches back; improved handle position vs. V2

4.1/5 · 6 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.11/5	6 reviews
Youtube	4.0/5	3 reviews
Reddit	3.8/5	4 reviews

Temple of Gainz’s V3 combo machine packs leg extension and seated leg curl into one compact, 120 kg/264 lb stack unit, and reviewers consistently praise its build quality and value relative to commercial gear at this price – Reddit commenters even prefer its forward-facing curl handles and heavier stack over the Titan Leg Extension & Hamstring Curl Machine. Functionality is the weakest dimension: multiple GymRadar reviewers independently report the felt resistance isn’t a true 1:1 as advertised, and the recessed seat/calf pad limits how deep a stretch taller or longer-legged users can get at the bottom of the leg extension, though V3’s frame changes measurably improved range of motion over V2. For most home gym users the tradeoffs are minor; if a precise 1:1 curve and maximum stretch depth are non-negotiable, budget an extra look at alternatives before buying.

+Build quality: near-commercial fit and finish, 'smooth as butter' operation across both movements (GymRadar: Kevmeister)
+Value: heavier weight stack and better-positioned handles than the Titan competitor at a similar price point (r/homegym)
+Versatility: 9 leg-roller starting positions plus 5 roller-arm adjustments and an adjustable back pad fit users from 4'10" to 6'10" (Temple of Gainz product page)
+Functionality: V3's recessed front crossmember gives noticeably more range of motion and a better bottom stretch than V2 (GymRadar: Big Chris)
+Durability: no wobble, catching, or plate-sticking issues reported after regular home-gym use (YouTube: I Tested This All-in-One Leg Machine)

−Functionality: felt resistance is not a true 1:1 despite the manufacturer's claim -- called out independently by two GymRadar reviewers
−Functionality: recessed seat/calf pad restricts full quad stretch at the bottom of the leg extension for some body types, worse for taller or longer-legged users (GymRadar: Alberto Zavala, Goldie)
−Functionality: front crossmember can catch a foot when dismounting under heavy load on the leg extension (YouTube: I Tested This All-in-One Leg Machine)
−Value: at $2,499.99 it sits mid-to-upper range for combo leg machines -- one reviewer switched to a ~$1,000-cheaper alternative after selling this unit

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