Plate-loaded machine starting weight by brand: what the empty machine weighs
What does an Arsenal Strength Reloaded, Hammer Strength, Life Fitness, Matrix, Precor or Technogym plate-loaded machine weigh before you load a plate? Below is every plate-loaded machine in our catalog, movement by movement and brand by brand, with the starting weight and maximum load its manufacturer states, the link and the date we read it. Where a manufacturer states nothing, we say so: no data yet.
Updated 2026-11-13
What starting weight means on a plate-loaded machine
On a plate-loaded machine you hang plates on a lever arm or on a sled. Before you add the first plate, the empty arm or sled already resists you: that unloaded resistance is what manufacturers call the starting weight or starting resistance. The plates you load come on top of it.
It is not always stated the same way: per arm on iso-lateral machines with two independent arms, per foot plate or for the whole sled on a leg press, where it is often the weight of the sled itself (sled weight or carriage weight). We quote each manufacturer's own words, with the link and the date we read the page, so you can see which one it is.
A starting weight describes the empty machine; it is not a conversion. Two machines with the same starting weight can still feel different once loaded, because of the lever length, the sled angle, the path of the handles and friction. We never work out a starting weight ourselves: if the manufacturer does not state it, the machine shows no data yet.
Plate-loaded vs selectorized machines: why the numbers differArsenal Strength starting weightTechnogym weight stacksLife Fitness weight stacksHammer Strength starting weightPanatta starting weight
How to read the figures below
- "Per arm" or "per work-arm": each independent arm resists by that amount when empty. Read the quote under each figure before adding anything up.
- Leg presses and other sleds: the figure is usually the sled you push before any plate, and the share of it you feel depends on the sled angle.
- Units are shown as the manufacturer states them, in pounds, kilograms or both; we do not round or convert them.
- The maximum load is the most plate weight the manufacturer says the machine takes, not a weight you should lift.
- On an unfamiliar machine, start with the empty lever or sled and work up: the safety page explains why every load here is indicative.
Chest press: starting weight by brand
Arsenal Strength
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Iso Flat Press
| Starting resistance | 20 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 20 lb per arm product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/arsenal-reloaded-iso-flat-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Standing Chest Press
| Starting resistance | 20 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting movement weight: 20lbs product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/9074-reloaded-standing-chest-p… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Vertical Chest Press
| Starting resistance | 10 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 10 lb per arm product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/arsenal-reloaded-vertical-ches… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Cybex
Cybex Plate Loaded Chest Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Chest Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Flat Chest Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Standing Chest Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Bench Press
| Starting resistance | 7 lb · 3.2 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 7 lb (3.2 kg) Starting Resistance (per arm) www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Hoist Fitness
| Max load | 450 lb · 204 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 450 lbs. (204 kg) Max Exercise Capacity www.hoistfitness.com/products/rpl-5301-chest-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness Magnum Supine Bench Press
| Starting resistance | 4.5 kg · 10 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 4.5 kg / 10 lbs. Starting Resistance us.matrixfitness.com/eng/strength/plate-loaded/mg-pl13-supine-bench-p… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 245 kg · 540 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 245 kg / 540 lbs. Max Training Weight us.matrixfitness.com/eng/strength/plate-loaded/mg-pl13-supine-bench-p… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Nautilus (commercial)
Nautilus (commercial) Leverage Chest Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Precor
| Starting resistance | 12 lb · 5.5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 12 lb / 5.5 kg Starting Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0540 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Prime Fitness
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Technogym
Technogym Pure Strength Chest Press
| Starting resistance | 4 kg · 8.8 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 4 kg | 8.8 lb (without plates) Loads (without plates) www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-chest-press_MG05.html Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 200 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | The compact footprint of 1.6 m² optimizes your strength floor footprint while maintaining a maximum load capacity of 200 kg. marketing copy on product page www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-chest-press_MG05.html Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Incline press: starting weight by brand
Arsenal Strength
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Iso Incline Press
| Starting resistance | 25 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 25 lb per arm product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/arsenal-reloaded-iso-incline-p… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Exigo
Exigo Iso-Lateral Incline Chest Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Incline Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hoist Fitness
Hoist Fitness Incline Chest Press
| Max load | 450 lb · 204 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 450 lbs. (204 kg) Max Exercise Capacity www.hoistfitness.com/products/rpl-5303-incline-chest-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Life Fitness
Life Fitness Plate Loaded Incline Press
| Starting resistance | 11 lb · 5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 11 lbs (5 kg) per workarm Starting Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/life… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Nautilus (commercial)
Nautilus (commercial) Leverage Incline Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Precor
| Starting resistance | 12 lb · 5.5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 12 lb / 5.5 kg Starting Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0541 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Prime Fitness
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Shoulder press: starting weight by brand
Arsenal Strength
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Iso Shoulder Press
| Starting resistance | 10 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 10 lb per arm product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/arsenal-strength-reloaded-iso-… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Atlantis Strength
Atlantis Strength Converging shoulder press
| Max load | 540 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 540 lb Max load atlantisstrength.com/gym-equipment/e449 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Atlantis Strength Viking press
| Starting resistance | 15 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 15 lb Starting resistance atlantisstrength.com/gym-equipment/pw549 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Cybex
Cybex Plate Loaded Overhead Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Front Pivot Shoulder Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Shoulder Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
gym80
gym80 Pure Kraft-Strong Shoulder Press Dual
| Max load | 250 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 250kg Max. load gym80.de/en/product/4363/ Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Shoulder Press
| Starting resistance | 10 lb · 4.5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 10 lb (4.5 kg) Starting Resistance (per arm) www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Hoist Fitness
| Max load | 450 lb · 204 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 450 lbs. (204 kg) Max Exercise Capacity www.hoistfitness.com/products/rpl-5501-shoulder-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Life Fitness
Life Fitness Plate Loaded Shoulder Press
| Starting resistance | 10 lb · 4.5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 10 lbs (4.5 kg) per workarm Starting Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/life… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness Magnum Shoulder Press
| Starting resistance | 5.4 kg · 12 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 5.4 kg / 12 lbs Starting Resistance us.matrixfitness.com/eng/strength/plate-loaded/mg-pl23-shoulder-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Nautilus (commercial)
Nautilus (commercial) Leverage Shoulder Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Precor
| Starting resistance | 10 lb · 4.5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 10 lb / 4.5 kg Starting Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0550 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Prime Fitness
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Technogym
Technogym Pure Strength Shoulder Press
| Starting resistance | 0.5 kg · 1.1 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 0.5 kg | 1.1 lb (without plates) Loads (without plates) www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-shoulder-press_MG35.ht… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 200 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | A maximum load capacity of 200 kg provides ample room for progressive overload, meeting the needs of advanced strength athletes. marketing copy on product page www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-shoulder-press_MG35.ht… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Watson Gym Equipment
Watson Gym Equipment Plate Loaded Shoulder Press
| Starting resistance | 5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 5kg (per arm) Unloaded weight watsongym.co.uk/product/plate-load-shoulder-press/ Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Lat pulldown: starting weight by brand
Atlantis Strength
Atlantis Strength Unilateral Lat Pulldown
| Starting resistance | 5 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 5 lb Starting resistance atlantisstrength.com/gym-equipment/pw623 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 540 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 540 lb Max load atlantisstrength.com/gym-equipment/pw623 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Exigo
Exigo GLS Front Facing Lat Pulldown
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Lat Pulldown
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
gym80
gym80 Pure Kraft Lat Pulldown Dual
| Max load | 250 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 250kg Max. load gym80.de/en/product/4311/ Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Front Lat Pulldown
| Starting resistance | 1 lb · 0.5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 1 lb (0.5 kg) Starting Resistance (per arm) www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Hoist Fitness
| Max load | 450 lb · 204 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 450 lbs. (204 kg) Max Exercise Capacity www.hoistfitness.com/products/rpl-5201-lat-pulldown Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Life Fitness
Life Fitness Plate Loaded Pulldown
| Starting resistance | 10 lb · 4.5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 10 lbs (4.5 kg) per workarm Starting Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/life… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness Magnum Lat Pulldown
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Nautilus (commercial)
Nautilus (commercial) Leverage Lat Pull Down
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Precor
| Starting resistance | 5 lb · 2.5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 5 lb / 2.5 kg Starting Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0305 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Prime Fitness
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Seated row: starting weight by brand
Arsenal Strength
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Iso Multi Row
| Starting resistance | 10 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 10 lb per arm product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/arsenal-strength-reloaded-iso-… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Lever Row
| Starting resistance | 50 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 50 lbs product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/arsenal-strength-reloaded-leve… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Linear Smith Row
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Vertical Row
| Starting resistance | 10 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 10 lb per arm. product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/arsenal-reloaded-vertical-row Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Exigo
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Low Row
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Row
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
gym80
gym80 Pure Kraft High Row With Movable Handles
| Max load | 200 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 200kg Max. load gym80.de/en/product/4382/ Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Low Row
| Starting resistance | 8 lb · 3.6 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 8 lb (3.6 kg) Starting Resistance (per arm) www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Row
| Starting resistance | 12 lb · 5.4 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 12 lbs (5.4 kg) Starting Resistance (per workarm) www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Hoist Fitness
| Max load | 450 lb · 204 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 450 lbs. (204 kg) Max Exercise Capacity www.hoistfitness.com/products/rpl-5203-mid-row Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Life Fitness
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness Magnum Seated Row
| Starting resistance | 11.3 kg · 25 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 11.3 kg / 25 lbs Starting Resistance us.matrixfitness.com/eng/strength/plate-loaded/mg-pl34-seated-row Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Nautilus (commercial)
Nautilus (commercial) Leverage High Row
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Nautilus (commercial) Leverage Incline Lever Row
| Starting resistance | 35 lb · 315 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Perfect for users of all levels, this machine features low load points for safe use, a 35 lb starting resistance, and a 315 lb max load. product description www.corehandf.com/products/nautilus-plate-loaded-incline-lever-row Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 35 lb · 315 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Perfect for users of all levels, this machine features low load points for safe use, a 35 lb starting resistance, and a 315 lb max load. product description www.corehandf.com/products/nautilus-plate-loaded-incline-lever-row Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Nautilus (commercial) Leverage Low Row
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Precor
| Starting resistance | 40 lb · 18 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 40 lb / 18 kg Starting Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0311 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Starting resistance | 15 lb · 6.5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 15 lb / 6.5 kg Starting Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0308 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Prime Fitness
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Technogym
| Starting resistance | 4.3 kg · 9.5 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 4.3 kg | 9.5 lb (without plates) Loads (without plates) www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-row_MG30.html Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 200 kg · 441 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 200 kg | 441 lb Maximum load useable www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-row_MG30.html Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Watson Gym Equipment
Watson Gym Equipment Plate Loaded Animal ISO Linear Row
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Leg press: starting weight by brand
Arsenal Strength
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Bilateral Leg Press
| Starting resistance | 60 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 60 lb per foot plate product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/9012-bilateral-leg-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Linear Leg Press
| Starting resistance | 110 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 110 lbs product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/arsenal-strength-reloaded-line… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Arsenal Strength Reloaded Vertical Leg Press
| Starting resistance | 110 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Starting Weight: 110 lbs product description theshop.myarsenalstrength.com/products/arsenal-reloaded-vertical-leg-… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Cybex
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo
Exigo Dual 45 Degree Leg Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 45 Degree Leg Press
| Max load | 1040 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | With 4 stainless steel loading points and a huge 1040kg weight capacity, this machine is made for elite level performance. product description exigosports.com/products/plate-loaded-2-0-45-degree-leg-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 Lever Leg Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
gym80
gym80 Pure Kraft 45 Degrees Linear Leg Press
| Max load | 400 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 400kg Max. load gym80.de/en/product/4023/ Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
gym80 Pure Kraft Seated Leg Press Dual
| Max load | 350 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 350kg Max. load gym80.de/en/product/4314/ Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength Plate Loaded Linear Leg Press
| Starting resistance | 118 lb · 53 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 118 lbs (53 kg) Starting Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Hoist Fitness
Hoist Fitness Dual Action Leg Press
| Max load | 945 lb · 429 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 945 lbs. (429 kg) Max Exercise Capacity www.hoistfitness.com/products/rpl-5403-dual-action-leg-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Life Fitness
Life Fitness Plate Loaded Linear Leg Press
| Starting resistance | 103 lb · 47 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 103 lbs (47 kg) Starting Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/life… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness Magnum 45-degree Leg Press
| Starting resistance | 75.7 kg · 167 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 75.7 kg / 167 lbs. Starting Resistance us.matrixfitness.com/eng/strength/plate-loaded/mg-pl70-45-degree-leg-… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 490 kg · 1080 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 490 kg / 1080 lbs. Max Training Weight us.matrixfitness.com/eng/strength/plate-loaded/mg-pl70-45-degree-leg-… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Nautilus (commercial)
Nautilus (commercial) Angled Leg Press
| Starting resistance | 100 lb · 45 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 100 lb (45 kg) carriage weight product description www.corehandf.com/products/nautilus-plate-loaded-angled-leg-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 900 lb · 409 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 900 lb (409 kg) max load capacity product description www.corehandf.com/products/nautilus-plate-loaded-angled-leg-press Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Nautilus (commercial) Angled Leg Press Pro
| Max load | 1260 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Key features include an adjustable back support angle, a 1,260 lb max load capacity, an enlarged footplate for stability, and two start positions to enhance range of motion. product description www.corehandf.com/products/angled-leg-press-pro Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Panatta
| Starting resistance | 80 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 80 kg Starting load www.panattasport.com/en/fit-evo/leg-press/ Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 900 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 900 kg Maximum load www.panattasport.com/en/fit-evo/leg-press/ Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Precor
| Starting resistance | 136 lb · 62 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 136 lb / 62 kg Starting Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0601 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Prime Fitness
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Technogym
Technogym Pure Strength Linear Leg Press
| Starting resistance | 46 kg · 101 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 46 kg | 101 lb (without plates) Loads (without plates) www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-linear-leg-press_MG75.… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Watson Gym Equipment
Watson Gym Equipment Plate Loaded Animal Leg Press
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
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Leg extension: starting weight by brand
Exigo
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Leg Extension
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 Leg Extension
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
gym80
gym80 Pure Kraft Standing Leg Extension
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Leg Extension
| Starting resistance | 4 lb · 1.8 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 4 lb (1.8 kg) Starting Resistance (per arm) www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/iso-… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Life Fitness
Life Fitness Plate Loaded Leg Extension
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Nautilus (commercial)
Nautilus (commercial) Leg Extension
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Precor
| Starting resistance | 13 lb · 5.9 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 13 lb / 5.9 kg Starting Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0560 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Prime Fitness
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Technogym
Technogym Pure Strength Leg Extension
| Starting resistance | 4.5 kg · 9.9 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 4.5 kg | 9.9 lb (without plates) Loads (without plates) www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-leg-extension_MG65.html Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 160 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | The maximum load capacity of 160 kg supports progressive overload protocols, accommodating the training demands of advanced athletes and bodybuilders. marketing copy on product page www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-leg-extension_MG65.html Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Leg curl: starting weight by brand
Exigo
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Standing Leg Curl
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
gym80
gym80 Pure Kraft Standing Leg Curl
| Max load | 150 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 150kg Max. load gym80.de/en/product/4373/ Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Kneeling Leg Curl
| Starting resistance | 8 lb · 3.6 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 8 lb (3.6 kg) per work-arm Starting Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Leg Curl
| Starting resistance | 2 lb · 0.9 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 2 lb (0.9 kg) Starting Resistance (per arm) www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Life Fitness
Life Fitness Plate Loaded Kneeling Leg Curl
| Starting resistance | 6 lb · 3 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 6 lbs (3 kg) per workarm Starting Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/life… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness Magnum Kneeling Leg Curl
| Starting resistance | 6.8 kg · 15 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 6.8 kg / 15 lbs. Starting Resistance us.matrixfitness.com/eng/strength/plate-loaded/mg-pl72-kneeling-leg-c… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 102 kg · 225 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 102 kg / 225 lbs. Max Training Weight us.matrixfitness.com/eng/strength/plate-loaded/mg-pl72-kneeling-leg-c… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Nautilus (commercial)
Nautilus (commercial) Lying Leg Curl
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Precor
| Starting resistance | 11 lb · 5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 11 lb / 5 kg Starting Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0561 Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Prime Fitness
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Technogym
Technogym Pure Strength Standing Leg Curl
| Starting resistance | 3.8 kg · 8.4 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 3.8 kg | 8.4 lb (without plates) Loads (without plates) www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-standing-leg-curl_MG70… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
| Max load | 100 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | The maximum load capacity of 100 kg provides ample headroom for progressive overload, meeting the strict performance demands of advanced lifters. marketing copy on product page www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-strength-standing-leg-curl_MG70… Retrieved 2026-10-17 |
Smith machine: starting weight by brand
Atlantis Strength
Atlantis Strength Smith Machine
| Starting resistance | 7 kg · 15 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 7 kg 15 lb Starting resistance atlantisstrength.com/gym-equipment/e155 Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
gym80
gym80 Basic Multi Press Station
| Max load | 250 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 250kg Max. load gym80.de/en/product/4002/ Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Vertical Smith Machine
| Starting resistance | 30 lb · 13.6 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 30 lb (13.6 kg) Starting Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
| Max load | 660 lb · 299.4 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 660 lbs (299.4 kg) Max Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/plate-loaded/plat… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
| Starting resistance | 30 lb · 13.6 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) Starting Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/benches/smith-mac… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
| Max load | 660 lb · 313 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 660 lbs (313 kg) Max Resistance www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/benches/smith-mac… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
Life Fitness
| Starting resistance | 20 lb · 9 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 20 lb (9 kg) Bar Weight www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/benches/life-fitn… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
| Max load | 630 lb · 285 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 630 lbs (285 kg) Max Training Weight www.lifefitness.com/en-us/catalog/strength-training/benches/life-fitn… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness Magnum Smith Machine
| Starting resistance | 11.3 kg · 25 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 11.3 kg / 25 lbs. Starting Resistance images.jhtassets.com/43817c95f6dd5e2477450ab5a33cf6a685bd3650/origina… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
| Max load | 245 kg · 540 lb as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 245 kg / 540 lbs Max. Training Weight images.jhtassets.com/43817c95f6dd5e2477450ab5a33cf6a685bd3650/origina… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
Panatta
Panatta Olympic Smith Machine Counterbalanced
| Max load | 310 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 310 Kg Max. Weight www.panattasport.com/en/free-weight-special/olympic-smith-machine-cou… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Panatta Smith Machine Linear Bearings
| Max load | 300 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 300 Kg Max. Weight www.panattasport.com/en/fit-evo/smith-machine-linear-bearings/ Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
No data yet Starting weight: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Precor
Precor Discovery Smith Machine
| Starting resistance | 35 lb · 16 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 35 lb / 16 kg Starting Weight: Smith Bar Assembly (unloaded) www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0802 Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
| Max load | 600 lb · 272 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 600 lb / 272 kg Max Load Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/DPL0802 Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
| Starting resistance | 11 lb · 5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 11 lb / 5 kg Starting Weight: Smith Bar Assembly (unloaded) www.precor.com/en-US/products/VBR6802 Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
| Max load | 264 lb · 119 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | 264 lb / 119 kg Max Load Weight www.precor.com/en-US/products/VBR6802 Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
Technogym
No data yet Starting weight and maximum load: no data yet on the manufacturer's page.
Watson Gym Equipment
Watson Gym Equipment Counter-Balanced Smith Machine
| Starting resistance | 5 kg as stated (no conversion) |
Manufacturer | Counter-balanced weights reduce the weight of the bar from 25 kg to 5 kg Counter-balanced bar watsongym.co.uk/product/counter-balanced-plate-loaded-smith-machine-w… Retrieved 2026-11-09 |
How every figure is labelled
MachineConvert never invents a number. Each figure carries one of three levels, with its source link and the date it was read:
- Measured
- Read on the machine itself with a force gauge, following the measurement protocol, with a proof (continuous video or photos) and the date.
- Manufacturer
- Quoted word for word from the manufacturer's official page or document, in the units printed there, with the link and the date it was read. A stack weight says what the plates weigh, not what you feel at the handle.
- Estimated
- Computed from a mechanical model of the machine (lever, cam or pulley) built from sourced inputs. Each estimate shows its method, its error band and a derivation page, and is marked as not verified by measurement.
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