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Pendulum Squat.

Machine squat on a pendulum path that loads the quads with a constant back angle.

BeginnerMachine
Pendulum Squat
The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
5–10
Rest
90–180
Muscles
Primary
Quadriceps
Secondary
Glutes
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Set the shoulder pads and place the feet on the platform

  2. Step 02

    Unlock the safeties and brace the core

  3. Step 03

    Descend by bending the knees

  4. Step 04

    Reach a deep, controlled bottom position

  5. Step 05

    Drive through the feet to stand

  6. Step 06

    Lock the safeties at the end

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Keep the whole foot planted

  • Control the depth on each rep

  • Keep the core braced throughout