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Elliptical Trainer

How to do the Elliptical Trainer with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

MachineIntermediate
Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

Equipment

Machine

Step by step

How to do the Elliptical Trainer

  1. 1

    To begin, step onto the elliptical and select the desired option from the menu. Most ellipticals have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.

  2. 2

    The handles can be used to monitor your heart rate to help you stay at an appropriate intensity.

In Ascend

Log it, see it on your body.

Every Elliptical Trainer set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your quads volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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