Leg Machines

GymQuip’s range of leg machines are purpose-built to make your pins and glutes stronger and more sculpted than ever before. Activating some of the most powerful muscles in your body, you’ll also find our leg workout machines deeply satisfying to use.

By using leg exercise machines regularly you can unlock full body fitness. Leg machines at the gym or home are a key factor in achieving any number of goals, including weight loss, muscle building and toning, cardiovascular fitness and even improved mental health.

As the largest fitness showroom in Australia, our Canberra store is packed with a large, hand selected, high-end range of leg machines. Not in Canberra? No problem! Shop our complete range online and enjoy the protection of our generous shipping and returns policies. And in the unlikely event you find an item cheaper elsewhere, we’ll beat that price.

For advice on the leg machine that is perfectly suited to your training style and budget, contact our sales team on (02) 6280 4447 or gymquip@gqfitness.com.au.

Leg Machines FAQs

How many types of leg machines are there

Lower body workout machines come in a wide array of forms, including (but not limited to) vertical leg press machines, leg and calf press machines, inner and outer thigh machines, leg extension and curl machines, seated calf machines, and leverage squat calf machines. Each machine engages certain leg and lower body muscles in slightly different ways.

Do leg machines burn belly fat?

It’s important to note that there’s no effective way to focus your fat burning efforts on specific areas of your body, such as your belly – you lose it where you lose it. It’s also important to say that all exercise uses energy, and if you’re in a caloric deficit, you should lose weight when you exercise. But leg machines are more a strength training machine than a cardio machine, so they’re less focused on fat burn than they are on muscle growth and toning.

What leg machines to avoid?

If you have any leg issues, such as arthritis or old injuries to your knees and ankles, you should be careful with any leg exercise that you do. There are also certain machines that can be higher risk than others – you should be careful not to overload leg press equipment, for example, and always try to have a spotter who can help you if you get into trouble.

What is the best exercise machine for arthritic knees?

Exercise can be hugely beneficial for people who suffer from chronic conditions like arthritis, because it can get your joints moving and mobile again. The key is to choose the right exercise. An elliptical machine is the ideal choice for people with arthritic knees, as it replicates the movement of walking or jogging, minus the jarring impacts.