QXPZ t1_iub78q8 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:03 AM

Bought leg press machine for gym. The metal safety stoppers rotate out of the way using a handle to perform the movement and then rotate back in when you’re done with a set. So the problem is that when I’m done with a set, the metal leg press part with all the weight slams onto on these metal stoppers. It can be hard to bring the weight down slowly with tired legs. What can I put here to absorb some force? I have plenty of rubber horse stall mats but not sure the best way to attach (glue?). I also found a little rubber piece from a clamp that I would like to know the name of, because if I could find a bigger one, it looks like it would slide right onto that metal stopper piece.

caddis789 t1_iucl29b wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:42 AM

I'd probably start with spray adhesive. You could also get self adhesive cork. My guess is that anything you do will need to be replaced from time to time from usage.