Get to Know the Leg Exercise Machines at Snap Fitness
Step Into Strength
Level up your leg day with precision-engineered leg machines at Snap Fitness. When it comes to building lower body strength, endurance, and stability, nothing beats dedicated leg machines. Leg machines are highly effective, efficient, and safe for lower-body training.
At Snap Fitness, we have a wide selection of leg machines to target every major muscle group in the lower body. By partnering with leading equipment brands, we offer premium, top-of-the-line fitness solutions that cater to diverse fitness needs to elevate your training experience.
The Importance of Lower Body Strength
The muscles in your legs support your entire body, so training your lower body is essential. As you age, you will rely on your leg muscles to support mobility, coordination, balance, and independence with daily activities. Investing in lower body training will lead to increased strength, muscle mass, metabolism, bone density, and improved athletic performance. It will also reduce joint pain, back pain, and the risk of injury.
The Top Leg Exercise Machines at Snap Fitness
Whether you're a fitness newbie or experienced gym-goer, our leg machines will offer the support and resistance you need to train safely and effectively.
Leg Press (Pin Loaded & Plate Loaded)
This machine is designed to target the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes simultaneously, while also engaging the calf muscles. The leg press is a suitable alternative to basic squats and minimises the risk of any back strain.
Squat Rack
This versatile machine allows you to do squats, deadlifts, lunges, and more. The squat rack focuses on the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves in your lower body, while also working the core muscles in your upper body and lower back. You can also customise the resistance on a squat rack by adjusting the safety bars and adding or removing weighted plates.
Leg Curl
This machine primarily focuses on working the hamstrings and glutes. The leg curl machine helps balance the strength between the muscles on the front and back of your thighs. This machine also comes in several variations, including seated, standing, and lying leg curl versions, as well as combination machines that allow you to perform both leg curls and leg extensions.
Leg Extension
Leg extension machines specifically target and strengthen the quadriceps, making them ideal for concentrated muscle development. It also enhances muscle tone and definition in the front of the thighs.
Hip Abductor/Adductor machine
These machines primarily target the muscles in the hips, particularly the hip abductors and adductors. These muscles are responsible for moving your legs outward from the centre of your body (a motion called hip abduction) and are essential for maintaining stability in your hips and pelvis during daily activities.
Before & After Using Leg Extension Machines
Not sure where to start? Our personal trainers have several recommendations for members both before beginning a leg machine workout and for recovery afterwards.
Ease Into Your Workout
Warm up (light cardio)
Machine adjustment (weight/height)
Start with no added weight or minimal weight, depending on the machine
Focus on attaining proper form
After Your Leg Machine Workout
Hydrate with water oryour beverage of choice
Refuel with protein
Active recovery on “off” days
Stretch or utilise recovery tools (Theraguns, foam rollers, Infrared saunas, etc.)
Prioritise rest and sleep
Why Leg Machines
Leg machines are multi-functional and help beginners or advanced members build strength, improve muscle definition, and maintain proper form through controlled, guided movements. Leg machines are also user-friendly and offer simple adjustments. Members can easily increase resistance to promote muscle growth. They also offer a stable range of motion that reduces the risk of injury. With these machines, members can build a solid foundation for their leg day workout.
Kickstart your fitness journey by trying out one of the many versatile leg machines at a Snap Fitness gym near you!