Hands bike
The hands bike, or upper body ergometer, is a cardio exercise that primarily targets the pectorals. It involves pedaling with the hands, which engages the upper body muscles, particularly the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Upper body ergometer
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Maintain a straight posture while using the ergometer.
- Keep your core engaged to support your upper body.
- Adjust the resistance to match your fitness level.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- wrist injuries
- severe cardiovascular conditions
Also known as
Ergometro per la parte superiore del corpo, upper body ergometer, chest cardio, pectoral endurance