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Air Bike
A full-body conditioning exercise on the air bike, combining pedaling with an arm push-pull for sustained power output.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- hamstrings · quadriceps · gluteus maximus · latissimus dorsi · pectoralis major · rectus abdominis
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Air bike
- Category
- Cardio
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Sit on the air bike and grip the moving handles.
- Place your feet on the pedals and brace your core.
- Push and pull the handles while pedaling at a steady pace.
- Drive with both arms and legs to maintain power output.
- Continue for the desired duration or distance.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your torso upright and avoid slumping over the handles.
- Breathe rhythmically to sustain effort over longer intervals.
- Pull the handles with your back, not just your arms.