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Explore/Cycling

Gym exercises for

Cycling

Heavy legs, a strong trunk and bones that riding alone won’t build.

  • Leg force for sprints and climbs
  • Trunk stability on the bike
  • Bone loading riding doesn’t provide

16 exercises · Waiting for the first lifter ratings · Updates live

Cycling workout My tier list
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A
Bulgarian Split Squat
Hack Squat
Leg Press
Trap Bar Deadlift
Stationary Bike
Step-Up
Barbell Back Squat
B
45° Back Extension
Romanian Deadlift
Dead Bug
Side Plank
Barbell Hip Thrust
Deadlift
Box Jump
C
Leg Extension
Single-Leg Calf Raise
D
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F
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Full ranking

  1. 1A
    Bulgarian Split Squat
    Dumbbell
    No ratings yet
    79
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  2. 2A
    Hack Squat
    Machine
    No ratings yet
    79
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  3. 3A
    Leg Press
    Machine
    No ratings yet
    79
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  4. 4A
    Trap Bar Deadlift
    Barbell
    No ratings yet
    75
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  5. 5A
    Stationary Bike
    Machine
    No ratings yet
    74
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  6. 6A
    Step-Up
    Dumbbell
    No ratings yet
    74
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  7. 7A
    Barbell Back Squat
    Barbell
    No ratings yet
    73
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  8. 8B
    45° Back Extension
    Bodyweight
    No ratings yet
    64
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  9. 9B
    Romanian Deadlift
    Barbell
    No ratings yet
    64
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  10. 10B
    Dead Bug
    Bodyweight
    No ratings yet
    63
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  11. 11B
    Side Plank
    Bodyweight
    No ratings yet
    63
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  12. 12B
    Barbell Hip Thrust
    Barbell
    No ratings yet
    60
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  13. 13B
    Deadlift
    Barbell
    No ratings yet
    57
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  14. 14B
    Box Jump
    Bodyweight
    No ratings yet
    56
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  15. 15C
    Leg Extension
    Machine
    No ratings yet
    49
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  16. 16C
    Single-Leg Calf Raise
    Dumbbell
    No ratings yet
    44
    Research
    —
    Lifters

What are the best gym exercises for cycling?

Right now Bulgarian Split Squat ranks first, with an overall score of 79 from the research rubric. It’s followed by Hack Squat and Leg Press. The best choice for you depends on your equipment and how it feels on your joints, which is why every exercise links to alternatives.

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