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Stationary Bike

Stationary Bike

Adjust the seat so your knee has a slight bend at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Set the resistance to a moderate level that lets you maintain a steady cadence. Pedal smoothly with relaxed shoulders and an upright torso, breathing through full sets. Vary intensity (steady-state, intervals) according to the prescription.

How it is executed

  1. Adjust the seat so your knee has a slight bend at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
  2. Set the resistance to a moderate level that lets you maintain a steady cadence.
  3. Pedal smoothly with relaxed shoulders and an upright torso, breathing through full sets.
  4. Vary intensity (steady-state, intervals) according to the prescription.
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Equipment
Stationary bike
Movement pattern
Full body
Difficulty
Beginner
What it is for
Strength · Hypertrophy · Core strength · Stability

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