Stationary Bike

Primary muscle group
Cardio
Equipment
Machine
Movement type
Compound
Where
Gym

How to do Stationary Bike

Setup

Adjust the seat height so your knee has a slight bend at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Position the handlebars at a comfortable reach and secure your feet in the pedals or cages.

How to do it

  1. Maintain a steady, controlled cadence between 80-100 RPM for most workouts.
  2. Keep your core engaged and upper body relaxed, avoiding excessive leaning on the handlebars.
  3. Push through the entire pedal stroke, applying force downward and pulling up if using toe cages.
  4. Adjust resistance to match your workout goals—lower for endurance, higher for strength intervals.
  5. Breathe rhythmically and deeply, matching your breath to your pedaling tempo.

Watch out for

  • Setting the seat too low or too high, causing knee strain or inefficient pedaling mechanics.
  • Gripping the handlebars too tightly or supporting too much body weight with the arms.
  • Pedaling with only the toes instead of driving through the full foot for complete power transfer.

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