Chest exercise · upper body ergometer
Hands Bike
The hands bike is an upper body ergometer exercise that targets the chest (pectorals), with the triceps and shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Also works
- Triceps, shoulders
- Equipment
- Upper body ergometer
- Body part
- Chest
How to do the hands bike
- Adjust the seat height and handlebar position to a comfortable level.
- Sit on the ergometer with your back straight and feet on the pedals.
- Grasp the handles with your hands and position your arms at a 90-degree angle.
- Start pedaling with your hands, pushing and pulling the handles in a controlled motion.
- Continue pedaling for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the chest (pectorals). The triceps and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all chest exercises.
