One of the most significant challenges for home gym owners is the lack of space and budget to invest in expensive equipment, especially leg curl and leg extension machines.
These exercises are not commonly found in a home gym due to the high cost and space requirements.
So, if you're tired of the same old leg day routine of squats and lunges, and want to add some diversity to your workout while targeting your quads and hammies in a new way (economically), then the Hydra Leg Curl/Leg Extension is the answer.
Let's get right into it! The Hydra Leg Curl/Extension Rack Attachment is a must-have for fitness enthusiasts who want to add variation to their leg workouts at home. This attachment is designed to fit the Hydra Power Rack series or any rack with true 3" x 3" uprights with 5/8" holes.
This powerful attachment has protective UHMW on the inside, so it doesn't scratch up your power rack, and it has chrome-plated tubing that can slide up and down so you adjust your position and perform leg curls and extensions with ease.
The user and plate peg capacities of this heavy-duty rack attachment are 250 lbs each. The 10.8" loadable plate peg has a rubber stopper to protect your weight plates and can handle five 45lb machined plates with plenty of room to spare, allowing you to get the most out of your leg muscles!
Note that the plate peg is slightly smaller than the standard 2" barbell sleeve. As with our lever arms or Arch Nemesis bar, you can get 1.9" Axle Collar Zip Clips or tuck a lifting strap between a standard collar and the sleeve (an old-school trick we swear by today). We tend to skip clips all together when using this particular attachment. Using the Hydra Leg Curl/Extension Rack Attachment is a breeze.
Simply mount it to your Hydra Power Rack and adjust the leg pad and built-in seat to your desired position. From there, you can start performing leg curls and leg extensions to target your quads and hammies. Stand between the seat and curl apparatus, facing the seat. Lift one leg off the ground, bending your knee and bringing your heel towards your glutes. Hold the position for a few seconds, squeezing your hamstrings and glutes, then slowly lower your leg back down to starting position.
Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other. Sit on the Hydra Leg Curl/Leg Extension’s built-in seat and put your feet under the leg pad. Extend your legs out in front of you, squeezing your quads at the top of the movement. Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
This power rack attachment allows you to target your quads and hammies in a different way than traditional leg exercises like squats and lunges. This can help you steer clear of boredom and plateaus in your workouts. This attachment provides a safe and stable platform for leg curls and leg extensions, which can help prevent injury and ensure proper form.
The adjustable seat and leg pad allows customization to fit your body type and preferences. Using the Hydra Leg Curl/Extension Rack Attachment can help increase your overall leg strength and size.
By targeting your quads and hammies with isolation exercises, you can develop more muscular and defined legs. In conclusion, the Hydra Leg Curl/Extension Rack Attachment is a revolutionary tool for any fitness enthusiast looking to take their leg day workouts to the next level. Add it to your workout arsenal and pump those quads and hammies to new heights! 🦵
