How Many Leg Machines Does a Commercial Gym Need? How many leg machines does a gym need? For a general-fitness club with 2,000 to 4,000 members, the working number is four to six leg machines: one leg press, one squat-pattern machine (hack squat, pendulum, or leverage squat), one leg extension, one leg curl, and one […]
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Hack Squat vs Leg Press vs Belt Squat vs Pendulum Squat: Which Should Your Gym Buy First? If your floor can only take one more leg machine this quarter, buy the leg press first. It serves the most members (beginners, older lifters, anyone chasing volume) and gives back the most use per square foot of […]
Commercial Leg Press Machine Buying Guide: 45-Degree, Vertical, and Hack Squat Combos A commercial leg press machine is one of the first pieces members look for after the squat rack. It moves real weight, works for beginners and advanced lifters at the same time, and doesn’t need a spotter. It’s also easy to buy wrong, […]