Pendulum Squat
The platform swings on an arc, so the load stays even through the range and the knees track freely.
How to do it
Setup
Shoulders under the pads, back on the support, feet high enough on the plate to keep the heels down.
Steps
- Squat deep along the machine's arc.
- Keep the whole foot pressing.
- Drive up without slamming the lockout.
Common mistakes
Feet too low on the plate: heels rise at depth; step them up. Cutting the bottom: the arc keeps depth honest and safe; use it. Bouncing the turn: smooth reversal.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
