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Upper body ergometer exercises

An upper body ergometer is an arm bike: you turn the pedals with your hands. It gives cardio that works the arms and shoulders.

Sit tall at a height where your arms can reach the handles without leaning, and change direction to vary the work.

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Questions, answered

How many upper body ergometer exercises are there here?

There are 1 upper body ergometer exercise in the AltF Fitness library, each with an animated demo and coaching tips.

Which muscles can I train with an upper body ergometer?

The exercises here target the chest (pectorals).

Which upper body ergometer exercises suit beginners?

Moves rated beginner friendly here include hands bike. Learn the movement with little or no load first.

Can I build a full workout around an upper body ergometer?

Yes, if it covers the muscles you want to train. The free workout generator can build a week using only the equipment you choose.

Is this medical advice?

No. It is general fitness information for healthy adults. If you have pain, an injury or a health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.

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