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Stationary Cycling — High Seat

Also called Stationary Cycling (high seat).

Stationary Cycling — High Seat: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Set the seat so the knee remains slightly bent at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Pedal smoothly with both feet secured and the trunk upright at the prescribed resistance.

Body region
Conditioning
Position
Equipment
Equipment
Upright Stationary Bicycle
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Conditioning

Used in home programs for

  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery Recovery

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