Exercise library
Quads
Pendulum Squat
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Squat
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Set your shoulders under the pads and place your feet on the platform with your back supported. Lower along the arc until thighs pass parallel, then press through the feet to return to the top.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the quads — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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- Leg ExtensionMachineSquat
- Leg PressMachineSquat
- Machine Hack SquatMachineSquat
- Machine Hip AdductionMachineSquat
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the quads: