When Edward Lee McClain presented his gift, his chief idea was having an institution for the ‘ betterment and happiness’ of the individuals involved. Over a hundred years later the McClain High School continues to transform, redesigning a building exclusively for the physical development of the student athlete. 

The school now has a 10,000 square foot strength and conditioning space and a former athletic director, strength coach, college and professional football player – Mark Bihl – selected to manage and develop the school’s athletic performance.

A great addition and place for each student athlete to train and Get Strong.

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When exercising at 0 degrees elevation the long head of the triceps brachii produces higher muscle force and activation than the lateral and medial heads. There is no significant difference between the forces of the lateral and medial heads at this angle. 

Once shoulder elevation reaches 90 degrees the medial head of the tricep produces significantly higher muscle force which continues while raising your arm to an overhead position. At 90 degrees there is no difference in force between the lateral and long head of the triceps. Raising your arm straight overhead is approximately an 185 degree movement and as the elevation approaches this angle the lateral head force begins to exceed  the long heads.

Putting all this in terms for training — the long head of the tricep plays the main role of extending the elbow and as the shoulder angle elevation increases the medial head takes over. This is an important consideration for fully developing the triceps brachii when training to Get Strong.

Tricep Pressdown at Zero Degrees while training on the Pendulum Rack System

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Design your rack system to best fit your needs and expand your capabilities in physical development. Below are a few of the Rack attachments that Pendulum offers.

Select what you need to Get Strong.

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A trainee having one limb stronger than the other can be corrected with unilateral exercises. There is also the benefit of ‘cross education’, the physiological term that is used to explain  that training an unaffected limb initiates a neurological response that causes enhanced growth of an undertrained contralateral limb. 

Winning in competition can come down to the most minor detail and the smallest of margins – something as simple as a muscular imbalance.

In studies it is clear that unilateral resistance training is superior for enhancing activities that emphasize unilateral leg and arm performance. Get each limb Strong include unilateral training as part of your exercise regime.

Pendulum Hip Press Pro XT

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Muscle activation differs with different width and hand variations during a movement. The Pendulum Lat Pull Pro provides a variety of handle styles with interchangeable grip widths to augment development.

An example is a trainee may select rotary handles to target the entire lat during a workout as the weight being pulled remains constant as the biomechanics of the body are changing.

Lat Pull Pro with Rotary Handles using a Wide Grip

Not only do the various handles on the Lat Combo Pull isolate specific anatomical regions of the back, but bilateral and unilateral training options on the Lat Pull Pro are significant for maximizing development and rehabilitation. Importantly, the seat height can be changed for individuals of different heights so all can experience the same feelings and results the machine has to offer.

A great way to Get Strong.

Lat Pull Pro Seat Adjustments

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