RitFit PLC01 Leg Extension & Curl Machine Review: Best Budget Option for Home Gyms?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Nice work, Kurt! I held off watching other reviews for this machine until after I had a chance to use it, but it was good to see a different perspective for this machine.

[@TheKurtlocker]

You brought up some solid points that I feel like I missed. Others should go watch your experience.

[@joekiat3519]

This is probably the best review of the Ritfit leg extension I've seen. I ended up selling mine for cost because it started to flex under load.

[@TheKurtlocker]

That’s sometime I’ll be watching for as I continue testing mine

[@mariolp2999]

So, it's basically a piece of junk...

[@TheKurtlocker]

So mine does “shift” under load, but so does my GOAT etc…still undecided if it’s a total waste or not. Definitely not commercial grade, but likely fine for most

[@mariolp2999]

@@TheKurtlocker I have seen several videos about the pressing pad that bends over or shifts the weight to one side of the pad if you understand me..

[@TheKurtlocker]

Absolutely do. I identified the pad as a piece of junk for sure as well. I just found the wobble to be not AS bad compared to other home gym marketed models. And to be clear, I make nothing off of sales here, so not biased by any affiliate marketing

[@danielhewitt8]

Best review of this piece so far and loving the additional angles/video quality

[@TheKurtlocker]

Thank you! That means a lot to me.

[@fwiffo42]

This is one of the nicest pieces I’ve seen from RitFit

[@TheKurtlocker]

Agreed 100%. Just want the seat back pad and seat pad made stronger

[@carps_gym]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. And I know I can trust Kurt’s reviews if it’s not good, he’ll tell you. it’s just a matter of time for a bigger Company tries copy this design.

[@TheKurtlocker]

@carps_gym the seat is crap! I want to make sure that’s clear. I will be making mine heavy duty

[@carps_gym]

@@TheKurtlockerthat’s fair.

[@timk8258]

Great to see a thorough honest review of this that doesn’t gloss over the negative aspects!

[@TheKurtlocker]

Thank you. I really want to improve the seat and just make it a non-adjustable back. Maybe all 1 piece with heavy plywood backer. Thanks for watching

[@carps_gym]

Okay. I am supposed to have one of these on the way excited to test it out

[@TheKurtlocker]

I’m excited for you to test it out

[@anishpatelwork]

I’ve got one of these at home, I noticed my hips coming up on the leg curls (just like yours did). I stuck an abmat under by hips which pretty much stops that and also reduces the weight compressing down on my quads while in the prone leg curl position. Give it a go, I think it’s a winner.

[@TheKurtlocker]

Awesome move! I’ll be giving a shot in the morning!

[@gerardoc1028]

How wobble is the back rest when you are doing leg extensions??

[@TheKurtlocker]

The back support on mine didn’t seem to shift at all but I recently saw an IG reel where one is shifting significantly when loaded VERY heavy

[@GarageGymRadio]

Great overview

[@TheKurtlocker]

Thanks bro

[@bradvanfleet1193]

looking forward to a full review on this! It is definitely a piece I have a lot of interest in. Would like to hear your thoughts on the resistance at the bottom of leg extensions - does it pretty much start at 90 degrees or can you get a bit more stretch on it?

[@TheKurtlocker]

As mentioned in the video, the strength curve is very consistent

[@bradvanfleet1193]

@@TheKurtlocker thanks for the response! I should have worded my question better - I’d be interested to know if you’re able to get into a stretched position beyond 90 degrees for leg extensions. From the video I couldn’t quite tell and it’s something I’ve found limiting about the other plate loaded options. Appreciate the content!

[@TheKurtlocker]

@bradvanfleet1193 ahh. Yes, the arm locks in place at a degree less than 90 degrees

[@bradvanfleet1193]

@@TheKurtlocker 🙏🙏🙏

[@timk8258]

@@TheKurtlocker I’ve seen a couple of people install the leg pad backwards somehow to get the starting position farther back. Although now that I think about it that might have been on the “Lionscool” machine which is similar but not sure if it’s identical.

[@MyMd1111]

At the strong side of weak. That is a good one. Will use this.😁

[@TheKurtlocker]

I just know there are some absolutely units out there, especially in powerlifting

[@vinnym8461]

Thanks for the review Kurt. I've been seeing a lot of ads from Ritfit and their prices seem good for my budget. Have you tried any of their squat or leg press machines? I think that I going to be my next big gym addition.

[@TheKurtlocker]

There is one potentially coming soon to my channel

[@wiltumbaga4031]

Would the strength curve be any different if you connected it to one of your cable stacks? I saw you connected it to your flywheel. Or is it not worth trying?

[@TheKurtlocker]

My only cable stack doesn’t have a vertical anchor to allow for loading. I’m sure I could rig something up and I’m sure it would feel really good

[@matthewpowley3500]

Great review Kurt. I also own this and think it’s amazing for the cost ($299 after discount). With regards to the leg roller, I actually found it best rolling it to the inside since it gives you a little more resistance at the bottom.

[@TheKurtlocker]

On leg extensions I can definitely see that

[@willh7715]

Looking at how it's constructed I wonder if you could just chuck the whole seat into a dumpster and cozy the rotating assembly up to a normal incline bench.

[@TheKurtlocker]

Now that’s the outside the box thinking that makes a difference

[@Manu-dt2mh]

Is it possible to do seated leg curls?

[@TheKurtlocker]

Not on this unit

[@Akw467]

How tall are you? Is there any issue for someone over 6’?

[@TheKurtlocker]

5’ 10”. Again, with the backrest down, no issues I foresee.

[@GymCrafter]

Solid review. Built mine this week and was really impressed. 100% should just be a horizontal seat only, I'll never put that back up. Very anxious to see how it lasts over time as for the price, this thing is pretty impressive! When is your review on the 3,000 lb plate coming out btw?😂

[@TheKurtlocker]

Still making the plate!

[@LugoDH]

How about this vs Lionscool?

[@TheKurtlocker]

I’ve sent them an email for a potential review. Haven’t heard back yet

[@MrApaHotel]

is the leg pad robust or does it bend?

[@TheKurtlocker]

I haven’t managed to bend it yet

[@matthewpowley3500]

My leg pad came bent, but ritfit is sending me out a replacement

[@TheKurtlocker]

@matthewpowley3500 that’s no good and also good. Happy to hear RitFit is taking care of you.

[@BreadAndGatorade]

How much floor space do you need at full leg extension? The site says 50.9" length but unsure how much you need in real life

[@TheKurtlocker]

I cover that in the video with the leg extension extended.

[@gordonsmedt7181]

I'm seriously considering this machine, but I would first like to see it compared head-to-head with a similar machine from another brand. The Altas Strength Compact Leg Curl & Extension Station AL-169 is a bit more expensive, but looks very similar to this machine in design and function. The problem is, I can't find a single review of the Atlas machine anywhere. I've seen about 5 different revies on this RitFit unit which were all mostly positive. Why has nobody reviewed the Atlas AL-169?

[@TheKurtlocker]

I’ll look them up and see if they’ll send a unit for review

[@gordonsmedt7181]

@@TheKurtlocker I found one more Leg extension/curl machine which looks similar to the RitFit and Atlas, and also uses a cable. It's made by LIONSCOOL, but I've already read too many negative reviews to pursue that one. Hopefully Atlas sends you one. Cheers!

[@LaurenMcAllister-j2t]

Don't rule out the LionsCool just yet. The first release of the LionsCool Leg Extension/Lying curl machine had a lot of problems according to reviews and ratings. They apparently fixed some of those problems and there is a version2.0 for sale now. Since there are three of these brands (LionsCool, Atlas, and RitFit) in the somewhat same price range, and each using a similar cable system. It would definitely be so helpful to have each of them reviewed and compared to each other head to head. I've only found one LionsCool review on their V2.0. Several RitFit reviews, and none on the Atlas. I think the Lionscool has a much better seat design than the RitFit in regards to quality and selective positioning, but that is only going off photos and videos so I can't be sure. Hopefully Kurtis can get his hands on the other two.

[@TheKurtlocker]

@LaurenMcAllister-j2t I’ve reached out to both of the companies

[@MIDTOWNE1]

I'm wondering, being 6"7 if I could use it comfortably enough

[@TheKurtlocker]

You may be a little tall for this piece

[@MrApaHotel]

I wonder if this will kill off those other plate loaded leg curl extension machines.

[@TheKurtlocker]

I think the design will be adapted by others at the very least

[@joekiat3519]

@@TheKurtlocker Lets hope so with better quality steel and more adjustments. I'll gladly pay more for better quality.

[@TheKurtlocker]

@joekiat3519 I want to make one with black widow. Love the design

[@TheKurtlocker]

@joekiat3519 id love to have one of these custom made by Black Widow

[@619_ER]

Dang I wanted to see you break it 🤣. Definitely solid!

[@TheKurtlocker]

I may still break the seat pad. It’s very under supported

[@619_ER]

@ please press record!

[@TheKurtlocker]

Always recording. Security cameras see all

[@LukesGarageGym]

honestly hard to top this for its price and what it can do

[@TheKurtlocker]

Couldn’t agree more

[@MrSirDudeGuy]

Super helpful! You talked me out of buying this. Thank you. Having my legs hanging 4 inches over the edge of the pad is not acceptable. Not at all.

[@TheKurtlocker]

Totally understand

[@joekiat3519]

Can you do a review of the lionscool version?

[@TheKurtlocker]

I’ve reached out to them. No response yet

[@joekiat3519]

@TheKurtlocker I just got the lionscool in and it's more beefier. The pads are way nicer and the ability to adjust the back is a plus.

[@TheKurtlocker]

Sounds like a solid upgrade

[@joekiat3519]

​@@TheKurtlocker Yes, especially at the same price point. You get more bang for your $.

[@peeli5657]

⁠@@joekiat3519I’ve seen a lot of people say the lionscool one bent pretty quickly. How heavy have you gone on it?

[@Hunter-j6q8n]

Very nice review although I think you convinced me to get something else haha

[@TheKurtlocker]

Sometimes that’s the point of the channel. Most reviews I do are positive because I do my research before I purchase the product but sometimes I get stuff that just misses the mark for some folks. Ultimately I’m happy to be helpful

[@andrewelliott4107]

Shoutout to the Medford Praetorian! I have one in my pocket typing this.

[@TheKurtlocker]

An absolute unit of a knife. I have a few MKT knives including one I carried in Afghanistan for 6 months straight. It got tons of use and will always be my most nostalgic piece

[@scooobyj8714]

Seems like good bang for your buck. I am sure it has some short falls but for that price it isn’t bad.

[@TheKurtlocker]

The biggest thing for me is the back pad being too far forward at the hinge and the seat pad being under supported

[@scooobyj8714]

@ the back pad is a tricky fix. The seat pad might be as easy as getting a thicker plywood and creating your own seat.

[@TheKurtlocker]

@scooobyj8714 I just leave the back pad declined. I might make my own plywood backer that extends on the seat pad and the back pad

[@RoryEllisMusic]

Best thing about a seat pad that folds down is supine leg extensions.

[@TheKurtlocker]

Yessir! Full extension

[@xb10hazardx]

I am in the market for one, I have the xmark and i really don’t like it. Also this piece is already sold out

[@TheKurtlocker]

To be clear, I want the seat pad to be more heavy duty and the back rest is crap when inclined

[@jagleaso]

Relax with the angle changes bro.

[@TheKurtlocker]

It’s provocative…what the people want

[@DerickCross34]

It comes with a drinkspotter! Let’s go!!! JK

[@TheKurtlocker]

It should!!

[@RoryEllisMusic]

Don’t sell yourself short. You’re definitely on the strong side of weak 😂. And by airforce standards you might as well be Žydrūnas Savickas 😂😂😂

[@TheKurtlocker]

Bahahahahahaha