- Position yourself in the hack squat machine with your back against the pad and shoulders under the shoulder pads.
- Place feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
- Press through your heels to the starting position, keeping your core engaged. Repeat for desired reps and sets.
- Put the belt around your waist and hook the end of the belt onto the machines.
- Stand up to disengage the holding mechanism. Hold the arms while you squat.
- Once you've completed your set, reset the holding mechanism.
- Position yourself in the pendulum squat machine with your back against the pad and shoulders under the shoulder pads.
- Place feet shoulder-width apart on the platform. Keep your back straight, and slowly lower into a squat position.
- Press through your heels to return to the starting position, keeping your core engaged. Repeat for desired reps and sets.
- Lay on the pad and place your feet on the foot plate.
- Lift the plate up and disengage the holding hook.
- Lower the weight. Stop before your lower back rounds off the pad.
- Press the weight back to the starting position.
