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Muscles used while pedaling

23-12-2008 01:13PM

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Raam

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http://cozybeehive.blogspot.com/2006/10/what-muscles-are-you-using-to-pedal.html

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#2 23-12-2008 01:55PM

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Very interesting! Was just testing it there, seems about right!

Very clearly displays when they all act their role, thanks!

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#3 23-12-2008 02:07PM

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What would be very interesting would be to have a graph from an SRM for real time power - would show the torque applied through the stroke.

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#4 23-12-2008 02:38PM

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An interesting article on pedaling efficiency...

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1030

Notice that I'm not counseling you to activate the hip flexor and apply power on the upward phase of the pedal stroke.

I'm trying to think if I actually do that.

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#5 23-12-2008 03:08PM

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i use all of my muscles, all of the time.

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