Modular Training

7.08.2020

Blog|Equipment

The Pendulum MX- 4 Modular Training System is a remarkable training tool that can be adjusted for athletes with many types of training limitations. The multi-station strength training system is distinctive, as it is wheelchair accessible.

The MX- 4 has the exact strength curves and the same smooth feel as the free standing equipment in the Pendulum line. The multi-station machine includes a motorized pulley system, so an athlete in a seated position can adjust the range of motion with the push of a button.

A heavy-duty strength training gym built for the toughest athlete or soldier. It can be customized per trainee and is adaptable based on an individual’s specific needs. Built from 11-gauge American Steel, tooled and engineered to specific tolerances and adherence to the highest manufacturing processes for exercise equipment – a LIFETIME warranty on frames and welds.

Warrior Medical and Fitness is a registered non- profit 501(c)(3), whose goal is to raise funds to provide exercise tools like the MX- 4 Multi- exerciser to injured Veterans and those with accessible needs. They place these exercise machines in VA hospitals, Community Centers, Gyms and Physical Therapy offices across the country. For more information and how to participate in helping our veterans go to – http://www.warriormedicalandfitness.org/

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Closed And Open Chain

Open kinetic chain exercises of the lower limb are movements, where the distal segment is unloaded and free to move. The opposite is true of closed kinetic chain exercises, whereby there is enough resistance to prohibit free motion.

Closed kinetic chain exercises are movements such as squats, Pendulum Squat Pro, leg presses and lunges, while open chain exercises are actions like leg curls, leg extensions and the Pendulum Reverse Glute Ham.

The kinetic chain can be understood as interrelated joints and body parts working with one another during motion. This creates a chain of events that affects the movement of neighboring joints and segments.

The advantage of open chain movements is that they tend to be better at isolating muscle and often are selected for specific rehabilitation and used to accentuate performance. While closed chain movements in general would be classified as more functional and closely approximating movements that are used in sport and daily life.

Open Chain Reverse Glute Ham

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2-for-2 Method

Some trainers, coaches and athletes use what is called the 2-for-2 Method for increasing training load. The rule is if the trainee can perform two or more repetitions over one’s ‘repetition goal’ in the last set of an exercise, for two consecutive workouts, the weight is added for that particular exercise the next training session.