Foot position on Elliptical Machine?

[Lumberg]

Hey guys does the foot position you use while using an elliptial machine affect which muscles get worked? Does it matter?

 

[Synpax]

The eliptical is primarily a cardio device and you are unlikely to build much muscle, if any, by using the machine - just like with running.

 

[jbauer]

personally, i like to keep my foot somewhere btwn the middle and top of the pedal. but its really all a matter of how your most comfortable on the machine.

 

[casualbb]

Yes... the purpose of cardio is heart fitness and burning calories. Neither is affected by foot placement. So just do what feels best.

 

[Lumberg]

Thanks. I guess I'll just try different positions till I find one I like.

I still think you will affect muscle growth....look at bicyclists, their quards are bigger than their arms. Just not to as great a degree as lifting weights.

 

[Smurfy]

same goes for different sex positions. it all feels good and gets the heart pumping. you just find which position(s) is best for you.

 

[bigstve12]

damn smurfy.....i like you!!