typically used to strengthen the hamstrings by bodybuilders and uninformed athletes, the strength developed on this machine has minimal carryover to function when compared to the hamstring strength
developed during a deadlift, good morning or olympic lift.
Compared to the squat or
deadlift, the motion of cycling itself is heavily quadriceps intensive - though the glutes and hamstrings may be engaged
during high intensity speed bouts while in the drops (low handlebars) or aero position, the majority of cycling up in the hoods (high handlebars) or bartops does not appreciably engage the posterior chain - certainly not to the extent that many strength athletes have
developed this musculature.