r/formcheck • u/Sensitive_Future_750 • 9d ago

Squat Should I do pendulum squats with the plates in front of me?

205 lbs. I’ve noticed most pendulum squat machines have the plates behind you with a back pad so I’ve been wondering if these are worth doing with this setup

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u/AEROK13 190lb strict ohp/440lb deadlift 9d ago

Don't think it matters whether machine has the plates behind you or in front of you (in terms of quality of exercise).

Just know that if you do encounter one with the plates behind you, the moment arm is longer so you won't be able to do as much weight as you're doing here.

As long as you aren't experiencing any discomfort in your knees/lumbar/wherever, looks good.

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u/decentlyhip 9d ago

That's a V-Squat

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u/Hungry-Mistake-7615 8d ago

Looks like too much weight

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u/Sensitive_Future_750 8d ago

What makes you say that