straddlyRecumbent Bike
Muscles worked
Main muscles
- Rectus Femoris
Also working
- Biceps Femoris (Long Head)
- Gastrocnemius (Lateral)
- Gluteus Maximus
What it is
This cardiovascular exercise involves pedaling while seated in a reclined position. It offers a comfortable, low-impact option that primarily targets your quadriceps. You will also effectively engage your glutes, hamstrings, and calves throughout the movement. This provides an excellent way to improve your cardiovascular fitness.
Technique tips
- Ensure your knees have a slight bend when your leg is fully extended.
- Push through your heels to better engage your glutes and hamstrings.
- Maintain a steady, even pedaling rhythm throughout your workout.
- Keep your back comfortably supported and core lightly engaged.
- Vary your resistance and pace to challenge cardiovascular fitness.
How to track your progress
Log distance and time. Straddly tracks your pace and your longest effort, and marks new bests automatically.
