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1.30.2020

Courting Weights

Racquetball in America was popular until the 1980’s, since then it has made a steady decline leaving the need for many facilities to re-purpose their spaces. Muhlenberg College located in Allentown, Pennsylvania has turned their court into an additional Pendulum strength training room. Now, what is very different than its previous use, upon exiting the racquetball court the athlete must make sure they do not leave any weights on the floor.

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Getting Strong without a Racket

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