Assault Bike Run

Assault Bike Run

Description

The assault bike run is a full-body cardio effort on an assault or air bike. Both the arms and legs drive the wheel for a punishing combined output. It is one of the toughest cardio machines and a staple of CrossFit and HIIT training.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Assault Bike Run Instructions

  1. Adjust the assault bike seat to hip height when standing next to it.
  2. Mount the bike and grip the handles firmly.
  3. Plant your feet on the pedals and brace your core.
  4. Begin pedaling with the legs while pushing and pulling the handles.
  5. Drive both arms and legs together for full-body effort.
  6. Stay tall on the seat with chest up.
  7. Match the pace to your conditioning goal.
  8. Cool down with easy pedaling at the end of the effort.

Assault Bike Run Form & Visual

Assault Bike Run

Assault Bike Run Benefits

  • Brutal full-body cardio
  • Trains arms and legs together
  • Strong conditioning effect
  • Useful for HIIT
  • Builds lung capacity
  • CrossFit favorite

Assault Bike Run Muscles Worked

  • Quadriceps
  • Gluteus maximus
  • Anterior deltoid
  • Hamstrings

Assault Bike Run Variations & Alternatives

  • Rower
  • Ski Erg
  • Stationary Bike
  • Treadmill Run