Cardio · Intermediate

Stationary Bike Standing Climb

Out-of-saddle cycling climb using controlled resistance, cadence, and whole-body stability.

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Stationary Bike Standing Climb demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

CardioQuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalvesCore

Equipment

Stationary Bike

Sets × time

4 × 40 sec

Rest

40 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Set the saddle and establish enough resistance for stable pedals.
02Stand from the saddle with the hands light on the bars.
03Keep the hips over the pedals with only a small natural sway.
04Drive each pedal stroke smoothly while the knees track forward.
05Sit down before reducing resistance and recover at an easy cadence.

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