Hip thrusts using leg extension machine

My gym doesnt have bumper plates, only hex, so doing hip thrusts are really awkward and nearly impossible. Ive seen multiple videos of girls using the leg extension machine as a hip thrust replacement but idk i swore i would never use a machine totally incorrectly like that - would you guys do it? Have you ever? Did you get weird looks ?

by fitfanatic123 via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding