Plate Loaded Pendulum-X Squat

Name: Plate Loaded Pendulum-X Squat
Brand: hammer strength

The Plate Loaded Pendulum-X Squat is built for athletes and serious lifters who demand more from their lower-body training. Unlike traditional pendulum squats that limit hip extension and overload the knees, the Pendulum-X drives total-body extension for unmatched power and performance.

Its patented movement dynamically shifts resistance—lighter at the bottom where you’re weakest and heavier at the top where you generate maximum force—creating the perfect strength curve for explosive results. Engineered for elite athletes, this machine builds stronger legs, powerful hips, and next-level performance.

Dimensions (L x W x H): 97 x 45 x 81 in (246 x 114 x 206 cm)

Weight: 804 lb (365 kg)

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The X-Factor in Squatting

The Pendulum-X Squat is engineered for total body extension. Traditional pendulum squats keep athletes in constant knee flexion, overloading the joints while limiting posterior chain activation and hip extension—both critical for athletic power.

This movement changes the game by allowing a full, natural drive at the top, unlocking maximal force production for explosive jumps, sprints, and overall strength. It's not just about squatting deep; it's about training the way you compete. That’s the X-factor.

So good we had to patent it

The Pendulum-X Squat isn’t just another pendulum squat—it’s a breakthrough in lower-body training. Our patented movement adjusts resistance throughout the lift, making it lighter at the bottom where athletes are weakest and heavier at the top where they generate the most power. This dynamic loading pattern reinforces explosive strength, unlocking full hip extension for next-level athletic performance. When innovation meets intensity, results follow.

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Specs

Dimensions (L x W x H)	97 x 45 x 81 in (246 x 114 x 206 cm)
Weight	804 lb (365 kg)
Max Load Capacity (per arm)	4 x 45 lb plates (4 x 20 kg plates)

Starting Resistance (per arm)	81 lb (37 kg)
Product Code	PL-XSQ
Storage Horns	6
Recommended Plate Mix	6 x 45 lb plates, 4 x 25 lb plates, 4 x 10 lb plates

FAQ

Full hip extension is the final phase of explosive movements like sprinting, jumping, and Olympic lifting. Without it, you’re leaving strength and performance gains on the table. The Pendulum-X Squat ensures complete lower-body activation, maximizing quad, glute, and hamstring development in a way that translates directly to sport.

Yes. By eliminating constant knee flexion, the Pendulum-X Squat reduces shear stress and overuse on the knee joint. Instead of forcing the quads to take all the load, it distributes the resistance more effectively, making it ideal for athletes focused on longevity and performance.

The Pendulum-X Squat is designed to maximize glute activation by promoting full hip extension at the top of the lift, which is essential for optimal glute recruitment. Unlike traditional pendulum squats that often limit hip extension, the patented movement of the Pendulum-X ensures that your glutes are fully engaged throughout the range of motion.

There are 3 racking heights spaced 5 inches apart to accommodate athletes of all shapes and sizes. The entire gunrack can also be adjusted up or down to provide more adjustability based on your athletes and programs.