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The Original HUSLA Leg Extension Add On V3

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The Original HUSLA Leg Extension Add On V3

The Original HUSLA Leg Extension Add On V3 is a high-density EVA foam pad that straps or presses onto a leg extension machine’s shin pad to add roughly 3in (8cm) of range of motion at the bottom of the movement, letting lifters hit a deeper stretch and, per HUSLA, fuller quad activation. It’s 48cm (18.9”) long with a 14.5cm (5.7”) internal diameter designed to fit most standard shin pads; machines with dual or significantly smaller pads may not be compatible, and optional straps (sold separately) help hold it in place on fully-round pads.

Sponsored YouTube reviewers confirm the extra range of motion is real and found the pad easy to carry between gyms. GymRadar’s independent owner sample is considerably more mixed: it averages 2.98/5 across 13 reviews, with value the weakest dimension (2.15/5) and recurring complaints about the $99+ price for a foam pad, foam that rips or wears out, and pads that shift loose on fully-round shin pads.

Length 48cm (18.9")
Included Pad only (straps sold separately)
Material High-density EVA foam
Manufacturer HUSLA Lifting
Rom increase 8cm (3.15")
Compatibility Most standard single leg-extension shin pads; dual or significantly smaller pads may not fit
Internal diameter 14.5cm (5.7")

What is a Miscellaneou?

What’s in Miscellaneous

This is the catch-all for the conditioning tools and accessories that don’t fit a single equipment class — weighted vests and plate carriers, medicine and slam balls, plyo boxes, ab mats, and the odds and ends that round out a garage gym. Items land here because their job (loaded carries, jumps, core work) cuts across the categories rather than sitting neatly inside one.

Who it’s for

Anyone filling in the gaps around the big pieces. If you already have a rack, bar, and plates, this is where you find the vest for rucking and weighted push-ups, the ball for slams and wall throws, or the box for step-ups and box jumps. Match the tool to the training you actually do — a plate carrier for conditioning and rucking, plyo boxes for explosive work — rather than buying the whole shelf.

How it compares

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GymRadar rating 3.0/5 3.0/5 2.89/5 2.87/5
Price $99.00 $33.95
Length 48cm (18.9") 18 in
Included Pad only (straps sold separately)
Material High-density EVA foam
Manufacturer HUSLA Lifting The Original Stick (formerly RPI of Atlanta)
Rom increase 8cm (3.15")
Compatibility Most standard single leg-extension shin pads; dual or significantly smaller pads may not fit
Internal diameter 14.5cm (5.7")

3.0/5 · 12 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert 3.0/5 12 reviews
Youtube 4.3/5 2 reviews

A foam attachment that adds roughly 3in (8cm) of range of motion to the bottom of a leg extension, and it delivers on that one job — sponsored reviewers and GymRadar owners alike confirm the extra stretch is real. Functionality is the standout dimension, but independent GymRadar owners are far cooler on it than the manufacturer’s own marketing: across 13 ratings it averages just 2.98/5, dragged down by a weak 2.15/5 value score and recurring complaints that the foam rips or the pad shifts loose on fully-round shin pads. Durability and value are its weakest dimensions — confirm your machine’s shin-pad shape before ordering, and expect to need the optional strap for a secure hold.

  • +Functionality: adds a genuine ~3in (8cm) of extra range of motion at the bottom of leg extensions, confirmed by both sponsored reviewers and GymRadar owners (GymRadar, YouTube: Challenge Theory)
  • +Functionality: fits most standard shin pads and stayed locked in place without the strap on compatible machines (YouTube: Challenge Theory)
  • +Build quality: EVA foam feels comfortable and well-made out of the box, per at least one owner (GymRadar)
  • +Versatility: compact enough to carry between a home and commercial gym in a gym bag (YouTube: Challenge Theory)
  • Value: widely called overpriced for a foam pad -- GymRadar's Value dimension averages just 2.15/5 against $99-119 AUD list pricing (GymRadar)
  • Durability: multiple owners reported the foam ripping or the pad starting to fall apart before extended use (GymRadar)
  • Build quality: fit is unreliable on fully-round shin pads and some commercial machines (e.g. Life Fitness), requiring frequent readjustment (GymRadar)
  • Versatility: several long-time owners prefer the earlier V1/V2 pad to the current V3 (GymRadar)

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