Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wondered what really happens when you pedal?
Each phase of the movement activates different muscles working in perfect coordination.
⚡ Power Phase: The glutes extend the hip, and the quads drive the pedal down.
A slight heel drop activates the hamstrings to assist with hip extension.
🔁 Pull-Back Phase: The hamstrings flex the knee, while the calves assist with plantarflexion, maintaining smooth motion.
⬆️ Upstroke: The hip flexors lift the leg while the hamstrings stay engaged to reduce drag.
🎯 Set-Up Phase: The leg moves forward, the ankle dorsiflexes, and the body gets ready for the next powerful push.
💡 Want to dive deeper and become an expert in movement analysis?
Explore every phase in 3D with the Muscle and Motion Strength Training App — and take your understanding of biomechanics to the next level!
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Ever wondered what really happens when you pedal?
Each phase of the movement activates different muscles working in perfect coordination.
⚡ Power Phase: The glutes extend the hip, and the quads drive the pedal down.
A slight heel drop activates the hamstrings to assist with hip extension.
🔁 Pull-Back Phase: The hamstrings flex the knee, while the calves assist with plantarflexion, maintaining smooth motion.
⬆️ Upstroke: The hip flexors lift the leg while the hamstrings stay engaged to reduce drag.
🎯 Set-Up Phase: The leg moves forward, the ankle dorsiflexes, and the body gets ready for the next powerful push.
💡 Want to dive deeper and become an expert in movement analysis?
Explore every phase in 3D with the Muscle and Motion Strength Training App — and take your understanding of biomechanics to the next level!
#muscleandmotion #cycling #biomechanics
