Legs·Machine

Elliptical Trainer

Quads · Machine

Intermediate

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Machine

Level

Intermediate

The Elliptical Trainer is an intermediate machine exercise that primarily targets the Quads.

Muscles Worked

Quads primaryCalves secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondary

1To 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.
2The handles can be used to monitor your heart rate to help you stay at an appropriate intensity.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.