Pendulum Squat

Also known as: Pendulum Squat (Machine), Pendulum Squat Machine

Pendulum Squat is a compound strength exercise using machine that trains the quadriceps.

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Primary muscles: Quadriceps

Secondary muscles: Adductors, Glutes

How to do it

1. Step into a pendulum squat machine with your back against the pad and shoulders under the pads, feet roughly shoulder-width on the platform.
2. Release the safety and squat down as the platform swings, letting your knees travel forward over the toes.
3. Go as deep as you can control while keeping your back on the pad.
4. Drive through the whole foot to return to the top, then lock the safety again when finished.

Track it with MyoAmigo

MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Pendulum Squat from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Quadriceps volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.

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