hands bike
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with upper body ergometer.
Body part
ChestEquipment
Upper Body Ergometer
Target muscles
Pectorals
Secondary muscles
Triceps, Shoulders
How to do hands bike
Adjust the seat height and handlebar position to a comfortable level.
Sit on the ergometer with your back straight and feet on the pedals.
Grasp the handles with your hands and position your arms at a 90-degree angle.
Start pedaling with your hands, pushing and pulling the handles in a controlled motion.
Continue pedaling for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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