Pendulum Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Squat
Steps
- 1 Position yourself in the pendulum squat machine with your back against the pad and your feet hip-width apart on the platform.
- 2 Grasp the handles with an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
- 3 Bend your knees and hips to slowly lower your body into a deep squat, keeping your back pressed against the pad.
- 4 Drive through your feet to extend your hips and knees, returning to the starting upright position.