Quadriceps exercise

Cycling

How to do the Cycling with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Find the proper seat height. Check the bend in your legs. Keep your back flat and your chest up. Your hips should be back over the pedals while maintaining a loose grip on the bars. Keep your feet flat on the pedals to give your leg muscles a balanced workout. Add enough…
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Illustration showing the Cycling
Targets

Muscles worked

Quadriceps muscle Quadriceps Primary Glutes muscle Glutes Secondary Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Bicycle machine Bicycle machine
Technique

How to do the Cycling

  1. 1 Find the proper seat height. Check the bend in your legs.
  2. 2 Keep your back flat and your chest up. Your hips should be back over the pedals while maintaining a loose grip on the bars. Keep your feet flat on the pedals to give your leg muscles a balanced workout.
  3. 3 Add enough resistance to avoid “bouncing” in the saddle.