Bicycling
How to do the Bicycling with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Other
How to do the Bicycling
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To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Bicycling set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Bicycling fits
The Bicycling shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
More quads exercises
Bicycling: common questions
What muscles does the Bicycling work?
The Bicycling primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Bicycling suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Bicycling is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
How do I do the Bicycling with correct form?
To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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