Cardio – Stationary / Exercise Bike / Bicycle Spinning
How to Do Cardio – Stationary / Exercise Bike / Bicycle Spinning
- Adjust the seat so your knee stays slightly bent at the farthest pedal position. Adjust the handlebars for a comfortable reach.
- Place your feet securely on the pedals and begin at low resistance.
- Pedal smoothly with relaxed shoulders and steady breathing.
- Increase effort gradually, then reduce the resistance and pace to finish. Wait until the pedals stop before dismounting.
Related Quadriceps Exercises
Cardio – Stationary / Exercise Bike / Bicycle Spinning Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Cardio – Stationary / Exercise Bike / Bicycle Spinning targets quadriceps and also works calves and glutes & hip flexors and hamstrings. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: stationary bike.
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