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Bicycling, Stationary

Bicycling, Stationary is a cardio movement working the quads with the calves, glutes, and hamstrings assisting, 4 muscle groups in all. Rated beginner; needs a machine. 147 of the other 872 exercises here hit the same primary muscle, closest being Trail Running/Walking.

Machine beginner cardio
Bicycling, Stationary — starting position, working the quadsBicycling, Stationary — end position, working the quads

How to do the Bicycling, Stationary

  1. To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height.
  2. Select the desired option from the menu. You may have to start pedaling to turn it on. You can use the manual setting, or you can select a program to use. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. The level of resistance can be changed throughout the workout. The handles can be used to monitor your heart rate to help you stay at an appropriate intensity.

Muscles worked

RoleMuscles
Primary quads
Secondary calves, glutes, hamstrings
Equipmentmachine
Difficultybeginner

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Common questions

What muscles does the Bicycling, Stationary work?

The Bicycling, Stationary primarily works the quads, with the calves, glutes, and hamstrings as secondary movers. Bicycling, Elliptical Trainer, and Recumbent Bike train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Bicycling, Stationary?

A Machine. Without a machine, Trail Running/Walking, Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound, and Bench Jump train the same muscle, and 27 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Bicycling, Stationary suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Bicycling, Stationary is rated beginner. Lying Prone Quadriceps, Conan's Wheel, and Yoke Walk are the progressions from here.

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