what muscles does spinning work
Primary Muscles. The main muscles used in a spinning class are the quadriceps. These are the large muscles on the front of your thighs. When the class begins an incline, the quadriceps is the muscle that will power you through the segment.It pushes down on the pedal and straightens your leg.upporting Muscles. The gluteus maximus and medius, the muscles in the backside, push forward on the pedal at the top of the stroke in a spinning class. Strengthening these muscles can help you improve your muscular endurance. Try some of the same exercises that strengthen the quadriceps, such as lunges and squats.