Pendulum Squat (Machine)

Starting position

• Shoulders under the pads, back against the backrest.
• Feet shoulder-width in the middle of the platform, legs straight.

Execution

• Squat deep, knees towards the toes.
• Straighten again through the whole foot without locking the knees.
• The back stays against the backrest.

Common mistakes

• Knees caving in.
• Heels lifting.
• Overextending the knees at the top.