The latissimus dorsi is a broad, flat ‘V’ shaped superficial muscle that occupies most of the lower posterior thorax and plays a crucial role in trunk movements and strong actions on the humerus. The lats are responsible for functions such as pulling, pushing, twisting and stabilizing the back when extending the shoulders. Exercises for this musculature are important in providing muscle balance for chest and shoulder pressing exercises.

Shoulder extension, adduction and internal rotation increases isolation of the medial latissimus dorsi. When you chest- support these actions in a rowing motion studies report the highest mean EMG activity compared to other lat exercises. 

The Pendulum 3-Way Row provides 3 different grips, as well as a chest-support and a range limiter system to maximize the development of the latissimus dorsi. A great way to Get the back Strong.

Pendulum 3-Way Rows

Rack attached, Adjustable Incline Arms for ground based pressing with one arm or two. Adjustments allow for shrugging, lunging, rowing, squatting, benching and more.

A great addition to your Pendulum Rack System.

Bilateral or Unilateral Movements 

The Pendulum Rack System

Different hand and forearm positions alter the activity within the targeted musculature during a weight training movement that requires grasping. When strength training the upper back utilizing a rowing motion, how you grasp, wrist flexion, wrist extension, forearm pronation, forearm supination all affect development. The Pendulum 3-Way Row takes this into consideration by having three distinct handles; neutral grip, a pronated grip, as well as an underhand grip for the supinated hand and forearm. 

The 3-Way Row also provides Set Extension Technology which adjusts the range of motion to allow for training with a bent forearm; this is a dramatic tool for development. The range limiter can also be used to increase intensity such as ‘drop sets’, ‘partial movements’, ‘eccentric training’ and more.

Full squatting can be used to evaluate an athlete’s functional movement as depth is a function of ankle dorsiflexion, trunk mobility, pelvic tilt and the range of hip flexion. The motion of the deep squat is affected by each joint and each joint is easily changed by the inhibition of another joint.

The Pendulum Squat Pro was designed so that when training the multi-joint movement of squatting each muscular group can be fully activated which maximizes development with little or no coaching.

The Pendulum Squat Pro