Vortex Prone Leg Curl

Prone Leg Curl Plate-Loaded Machine — Vortex Series

Lying Hamstring Curl | Independent Arms | 3mm Steel Frame | 163.5kg Build | Model BL13

The classic hamstring builder. Face down on the pad, hips flat, you curl against independent plate-loaded arms that let each leg move its own load - both together for heavy sets, one at a time to fix an imbalance - with high-density roller pads holding the lower legs secure from the stretch to the squeeze.

The prone position keeps the lower back out of the movement, precision bearings keep the load even and the motion fluid, and at 882mm high on a 163.5kg frame of 3mm commercial steel it's one of the lowest-profile machines in the series.

Key Features

• Prone hamstring isolation — ergonomic positioning for strict curls with minimal lower-back involvement
• Independent arms — unilateral or bilateral curls for balanced hamstring development
• High-density roller pads — secure leg support throughout the movement
• Plate-loaded resistance — Olympic plate horns - precise progressive overload with no stack to outgrow
• Precision bearings — fluid motion and consistent load distribution
• 3mm commercial steel frame — 163.5kg of heavy-gauge steel (measured before painting) at just 882mm high, made to order in 16 frame and 12 upholstery colours

Technical Specifications

Made To Order — Your Gym, Your Colours

Every Vortex Series machine is built to order to match your facility: choose from 16 frame colours and 12 upholstery colours, with custom logo branding available on request.

Production typically takes around 14 days, with 4–6 weeks shipping to our Sydney warehouse — an estimated 8–12 weeks start to finish. Direct-to-site delivery can also be arranged.

Warranty

• FRAME: 10 YEARS
• CABLES & GUIDE RODS: 3 YEARS
• PARTS: 12 MONTHS

Full terms, exclusions and the claims process are set out on our Warranty Policy page. Nothing here limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Who It Suits

• Commercial gyms — a low-profile hamstring station built for all-day traffic
• Bodybuilding and physique floors — the lying curl that builds hamstring thickness
• Strength and conditioning centres — knee-flexion strength with precise loading
• Premium home gyms — commercial-grade hamstring training under a low ceiling

Frequently Asked Questions

Prone or kneeling leg curl - which one?
The prone curl loads both hamstrings with the hips flat, which lets you go heaviest. The Vortex Kneeling Leg Curl works one leg at a time with the hip extended for a bigger stretch. Serious floors run both.

Why independent arms?
Each leg curls its own load, so a dominant side can't carry the other - and single-leg sets are there without changing machines.

What plates does it take?
Standard Olympic plates - bumpers, rubber-coated or iron. Plates are sold separately.

What pairs with it for legs?
The Vortex Leg Extension - curl for the back of the thigh, extension for the front.

Can I choose my own colours?
Yes - made-to-order units come in your choice of 16 frame colours and 12 upholstery colours, with logo branding available on request. See the chart above.

Do you deliver and install?
Yes - we ship Australia-wide, and our own technician team handles professional delivery and installation in Sydney. Contact us for a quote.

Delivery

Ships Australia-wide from our Sydney warehouse once your build arrives, with professional installation available through our own technician team in Sydney. Direct-to-site shipping can be arranged in advance. Contact us for a freight quote to your location.

Commercial Fit-Outs & Bulk Orders

Outfitting a gym, studio or facility? Vortex Series multi-unit pricing: 3–6 units 10% off, 7–10 units 15% off, 11+ units 20% off. Contact us for our full commercial catalogue, a tailored quote and a free gym design consultation.

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Hips flat, rollers set, plates on - the lying curl, built to be loaded.