Cardio Assault-Bike
Crush calories with the Assault Bike! Full-body cardio for a serious sweat. Push your limits with high-intensity intervals.
The Cardio Assault-Bike is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and back. You'll need: assault bike.
Required Equipment
Cardio Assault-Bike Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Cardio Assault-Bike Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cardio Assault-Bike
Adjust the seat height so there is a slight bend in your knee at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
Sit tall with your chest open and grip the moving handles firmly with both hands.
Place your feet securely into the pedal straps and begin pedaling smoothly.
Push and pull the handles synchronously with your arms while driving through your legs to spin the fan wheel.
Maintain a steady, rhythmic pace and controlled breathing throughout your ride.
Gradually slow your pedaling speed to cool down before coming to a complete stop.
Cardio Assault-Bike FAQs
What muscles does the Cardio Assault-Bike work?
The Cardio Assault-Bike mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and back. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Cardio Assault-Bike?
Assault bike.
Is the Cardio Assault-Bike a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Cardio Assault-Bike variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Assault Run, Bicycle Recline Walk, Machine Elliptical Skiing and Cardio Arms-Only Assault-Bike.
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