Selectorized Leg Extension + Seated Leg Curl Version 3

One of the better combo units out there at a solid price point

I enjoyed sitting on my butt to feel this load. It was good and the system is pretty smooth to operate. I could just as easily do something else in place of this machine.

So let's get the biggest criticism out of the way first: no, this does not have a true 1:1 felt weight ratio. If that's a dealbreaker for you, it probably isn't the machine you're looking for. That said, it wasn't actually my biggest issue. I save accessory work for the end of leg day when my quads are already cooked, so 132–151 lbs on this machine was more than enough for my training. The resistance never held me back. My real complaint was the seat design. Like Tanner mentioned in his YouTube review, the recessed mesh section under the seat where your calves rest constantly got in the way. Because of the seat angle, I had to press my back firmly into the pad and slightly lift my hips to get the deep quad stretch I wanted at the bottom of each rep. That position actually made the movement feel fantastic but the mesh section pressing against my calves was distracting enough that I could never fully focus on the set. My wife had the exact same complaint, so it wasn't just me. Outside of that, we both had a really good experience with the machine. If they redesigned the seat and eliminated that mesh dip, this would honestly be a 10/10 leg extension for me. I've since sold mine to a friend, not because it was a bad machine, but because I'm chasing something that feels even closer to "perfect."

What's really left to say about this piece that I haven't already said? Please watch the Massenomics YouTube review video to get the full rundown. It's overall pretty good, but not great. It may not be the best piece for a "commercial-ish" gym like Massenomics Gym. But all the members seem to really like it. I would never be worried about the durability for a home gym, but I'm curious to see how it holds up after a few years of use here. Also, the whole leg extension felt load conversation that has been beaten into the ground. Yes, I can do the whole stack. But also yes, I can get a really good workout using less than the full stack.

Seems to be built well. Machine is fairly smooth. That's about where the good ends for me. The weight stack is way too light, no way this is 1:1 as their website claims. They increased range of motion from V2 but trying to get a good stretch and using the entire stack...you either need to be a contortionist or be able to pull back on the counterweight and push out with your right foot. It is doable but if you do a grinding set and try to get out...it is nowhere near user friendly. I have tried using a Husla pad as well and still could not find a good position for full stretch without making it near impossible to comfortably get into the machine. I really don't like the thickness of the seat pad either, it restricts the full stretch on extensions because your calves stop the machine before getting full range. For me, at 5'9", the seat has to be almost all the way forward to make sure my knees line up with the pivot point of the machine for proper ergonomics. At this point, it is not a comfortable position with the lap bar there. Since we are here...the lap bar pad would be better if it were flat (my preference). The seated leg curls are a little better but it would have been nice to have another 1-2 holes to get a little better stretch in the beginning. The rounded lap pad does kind of dig into your quads but is serviceable. At $2500, it's upper middle of the road for leg ext/curl combos...there look to be some others in that range that would be better options had I seen reviews ahead of time.

Pros: Combo unit, near commercial quality, solid price point, great pads, a lot of adjustability, great range of motion on both movements, smooth as butter. Cons: Leg extensions will be easy to max out for many folks; just the way combo units typically are. I get around this by slowing tempo and increasing reps/sets.

Temple Of Gainz Selectorized Standing Multi-Flight Machine Version 2 is a great piece of equipment and once again Yoni has excellent customer service. Great machine for the money.

We really like this machine. I think it is a good value. The weight stack was larger than the other brands. I have v2 and the v3 is even better as it has more range of motion and gives better stretch at the beginning for leg extension.