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Assault Bike
A fan-resistance bike that loads both arms and legs, ideal for hard interval conditioning with minimal joint impact.
CardioCardioCyclical full-body drive
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Primary
QuadricepsCardiovascular system
Secondary
GlutesHamstringsDeltoidsLatissimus dorsi
Equipment
Cardio
Pattern
Cyclical full-body drive
Setup
- 01Adjust the seat so the knee keeps a slight bend at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
- 02Set seat fore-aft so the kneecap sits roughly over the pedal spindle.
- 03Grip the moving handles at mid-height with a relaxed but secure hold.
- 04Sit tall with the trunk braced before the first hard stroke.
Execution
- 01Start pedaling and pushing-pulling the handles in one coordinated rhythm.
- 02Drive through the legs first; the arms assist rather than dominate.
- 03Build to the target pace or wattage over the first few seconds.
- 04Hold the interval pace, then spin easy to recover between efforts.
Checkpoints
- -Hips stay planted on the seat instead of rocking side to side.
- -The arm push and leg drive stay synchronized.
- -Breathing stays rhythmic rather than held.
- -Torso stays tall without collapsing over the handles.
Common mistakes
- -Setting the seat too low and grinding the knees.
- -Pulling with the arms only and letting the legs coast.
- -Sprinting the first interval so hard that the session falls apart.
- -Hunching the upper back and shrugging into the handles.
Programming notes
- -Use 6 to 10 intervals of 15 to 30 seconds hard with 60 to 90 seconds easy for conditioning.
- -Use 10 to 20 minutes at a steady conversational pace for aerobic base work.
- -Calorie sprints (10 to 15 calories as fast as possible) work well as circuit finishers.
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