Best Leg Press Machines
Top leg press machines ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Body-Solid GLPH1100 Leg Press
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Dual leg press and hack squat functionality
- Dual leg press and hack squat functionality
- 1000 lb weight capacity
Cons
- Very heavy at 285 lbs assembled
- Very heavy at 285 lbs assembled
- Requires significant floor space
Don't buy this if…
- Requires professional assembly and a reinforced floor capable of supporting the machine plus loaded weight.
- Requires professional assembly and a reinforced floor capable of supporting the machine plus loaded weight.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Compact design for home gyms
- Compact design for home gyms
- 4-position adjustable back pad
Cons
- Capacity below commercial standards
- Capacity below commercial standards
- Assembly instructions could be clearer
Don't buy this if…
- Always use the safety stops and never lock out your knees fully at the top of the press.
- Always use the safety stops and never lock out your knees fully at the top of the press.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Complete gym in one machine
- Complete gym in one machine
- Near-commercial weight capacity
Cons
- Very expensive initial investment
- Very expensive initial investment
- Complex assembly taking 6-8 hours
Don't buy this if…
- Professional assembly is strongly recommended due to the complexity and weight of components.
- Professional assembly is strongly recommended due to the complexity and weight of components.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Extra-wide 22-inch foot platform
- Extra-wide 22-inch foot platform
- Linear bearings for smooth movement
Cons
- Heavy freight shipping costs extra
- Heavy freight shipping costs extra
- Weight horn placement can be awkward
Don't buy this if…
- Ensure the sled is fully locked in the catch before loading or unloading plates.
- Ensure the sled is fully locked in the catch before loading or unloading plates.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Independent carriages correct muscle imbalances
- Independent carriages correct muscle imbalances
- Made in USA with Rogue quality
Cons
- Premium price point
- Premium price point
- Very heavy requiring freight delivery
Don't buy this if…
- Independent carriages require careful form to prevent uneven pressing.
- Independent carriages require careful form to prevent uneven pressing.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Selectorized weight stack for quick changes
- Selectorized weight stack for quick changes
- Commercial gym durability standard
Cons
- Extremely expensive
- Extremely expensive
- Requires commercial power for adjustments
Don't buy this if…
- This is a commercial-grade machine designed for supervised gym environments.
- This is a commercial-grade machine designed for supervised gym environments.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Ultra-smooth roller bearing system
- Ultra-smooth roller bearing system
- Spring-loaded safety catches
Cons
- Heavy and requires freight shipping
- Heavy and requires freight shipping
- Assembly is time-consuming
Don't buy this if…
- Verify your floor can support the combined weight of the machine, plates, and user.
- Verify your floor can support the combined weight of the machine, plates, and user.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Integrated rep counter and weight display
- Integrated rep counter and weight display
- Accommodates wide height range
Cons
- Top-tier pricing for commercial use only
- Top-tier pricing for commercial use only
- Requires regular professional maintenance
Don't buy this if…
- Designed for commercial installation with regular maintenance schedules.
- Designed for commercial installation with regular maintenance schedules.
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