Maxum LEC2 Seated Leg Extension/Leg Curl Review

This product was in-house tested by Michael at The Jungle Gym Reviews.

The Maxum LEC2 is a legit budget-friendly way to get a selectorized, seated leg extension and leg curl machine at home without going the sketchy import route. What it does well is the feel: the seat angle and aggressive cam make extensions and curls feel natural and strong through the range, and it’s smooth right out of the box. The biggest tradeoff is a couple comfort and usability quirks, like the back pad being annoying to slide fully back and the hamstring hold-down pad feeling too dense on heavier sets. If you want a simple, durable leg machine with a real stack and lots of adjustability, this is a strong fit—if you’re ultra picky about padding comfort and perfect adjustment ergonomics, you’ll notice the compromises.

Quick Specs

Machine Type: Selectorized seated leg extension + leg curl combo

Weight Stack: 265 lb (also referred to as ~264 lb in use)

Price Mentioned: $2,250 with free shipping

Bundle Deal Mentioned: 20% off to around $1,800 (when bundled during a holiday promo)

Leg Extension Start Depth Options: 3 positions

Leg Curl Range Options: 5 positions

Leg Extension Range Options: 3 positions

Shin/Ankle Pad Positioning: 4 positions (in/out adjustment)

Hold-Down/Pad Height Options Mentioned: 4 positions

Back Pad Track Adjustments Mentioned: ~12 positions (as described)

Included Micro-Loaders Mentioned: “Half/adder weights” (2.5 kg adders described)

Effective Increment Note: Stack jumps feel like ~13–15 lb steps; micro-adders enable smaller jumps

Where to Buy the Maxum LEC2

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My Real-World Experience

I bought the LEC2 because the price didn’t make sense on paper for a selectorized leg extension/leg curl that isn’t some random no-name import gamble. After a few months of using it about twice a week, the headline is simple: it feels like a “real” machine, not a bench attachment or a compromise setup.

The seat angle is one of the first things you notice, and it matters. You sit a little more tucked than a flat-seat design, which puts your knees and hips in a position that makes leg extensions feel right from the first rep. More importantly, the machine lets you choose how deep you start the extension with three start-depth options. I run it on the deepest setting because I want the most stretch and range, and the tension starts where I want it to start—right from the bottom—without feeling like the first part of the rep is dead.

The cam is the other reason this thing works. The resistance doesn’t feel brutal at the top the way “flat resistance” setups can, and it doesn’t feel like it’s trying to punish your knees as you approach lockout. It loads hard where it should, then tapers where you’re at a worse leverage.

On leg curls, it’s even better than I expected because the machine gives you a more stable bracing setup than some comparable units. I like the flat hold-down pad and the fact that I can brace on handles while I’m curling. That makes heavy hamstring work feel more controlled and less like I’m fighting the machine.

It’s also noticeably smooth right out of the box. I’m used to machines needing some break-in or lubrication before they stop feeling “new,” but this one felt good immediately after assembly.

Training Use Cases

This machine makes the most sense if you want:

• Quads that actually get trained hard at home without needing a cable setup or attachments

• Hamstring curls with a real stretch and stable bracing

• A reliable hypertrophy tool you can program 1–3 times per week without setup friction

• A true stack-based leg station that doesn’t eat your whole gym like a full commercial leg combo might

It also works well if you train with different people in the house, because the adjustability is extensive. Between the back pad positions, shin pad positions, and range-of-motion settings, you can dial it to a lot of different leg lengths and comfort preferences.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

There are a few things I’d change, and they’re specific:

• Back pad adjustment can be annoying at the last few positions

  Sliding it all the way back (especially for curls) can feel like you’re fighting the track and spring tension. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s the one adjustment that consistently takes more effort than it should.

• The hamstring hold-down pad is very dense

  On heavier curls, that pad can dig in more than I’d like. I’d prefer a softer feel closer to the seat/back pads.

• Stack math and plate jumps aren’t intuitive

  The labeled jumps on the stack feel odd (it reads like ~13–15 lb jumps), which makes progression less “brain-dead” than a clean 10 lb stack. I just go by what the stack says and use the micro-adders when I want smaller steps.

Value & Alternatives

At $2,250 shipped, the LEC2 undercuts the other selectorized home-gym-friendly options I’ve used or tested while still feeling like an actual machine. If you catch the bundle deal that brings it closer to $1,800, it’s hard to ignore if you’re already buying into the Maxum ecosystem.

The two comparisons I’ve personally spent time with or discussed in depth are:

• Titan Fitness selectorized leg extension/curl: the Titan padding and overall comfort can be better, and the leg extension feel is excellent—but you’re paying more.

• Temple of Gains V2 extension/curl (older version experience): the older version I tested felt less effective through the rep because of how the resistance behaved, and I could max it too easily without extra loading. The Maxum stack feels more usable in real training.

Bottom line: if you want the “best possible everything,” you can spend more. But for what most home gym owners actually need—hard quad and hamstring training with a real stack—this is a rare case where the value is the story and the machine still backs it up.

Who Should Buy This

• You want a selectorized leg extension and curl setup that feels like a real machine

• You care about smooth reps and a better resistance profile through the range

• You want lots of adjustability for different body sizes and comfort preferences

• You want strong value without rolling the dice on questionable imports

Who Should Skip It

• You’re extremely sensitive to pad comfort on hamstring hold-downs

• You want perfectly effortless adjustments every time, especially the back pad track

• You hate non-standard stack jumps and want “clean” numbers without thinking

Final Verdict

For a home gym, the Maxum LEC2 hits the sweet spot: real selectorized leg extensions and curls, a resistance profile that actually feels right, and a price that usually doesn’t exist for this category. I’d like the back pad adjustment to be smoother and the hold-down pad to be less dense, but those are small complaints compared to how well the machine performs in actual weekly training.

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