Chest · Upper body ergometer · Beginner

How to do Hands Bike

The hands bike (upper body ergometer) is a cardiovascular exercise that targets the pectorals, triceps, and shoulders by requiring the user to pedal with their hands, simulating a cycling motion for the upper body.

Hands Bike demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps and Shoulders
Equipment
Upper body ergometer
Level
Beginner
Category
Chest

How to do Hands Bike, step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height and handlebar position to a comfortable level.
  2. Sit on the ergometer with your back straight and feet on the pedals.
  3. Grasp the handles with your hands and position your arms at a 90-degree angle.
  4. Start pedaling with your hands, pushing and pulling the handles in a controlled motion.
  5. Continue pedaling for the desired duration or number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Hands Bike works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.

Track Hands Bike in SPLYT

Hands Bike is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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