FirstGym
quads

Pendulum squat

Smooth, knee-friendly quad squat.

MachineDifficulty: Easy to moderateAlso works: glutes
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How to do it

  1. Set the shoulder pads and rest your back on the pad.
  2. Place your feet on the lower part of the platform.
  3. Lower along the arc under control, knees tracking forward.
  4. Drive through your feet back to the top.

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