Is it safe to perform push ups on spin bike

I am trying think how that is even possible?

I steer clear from push ups on the bike, I just don't see the benefit and it does not make sense to me. There are lots of other ways to be creative on the bike without doing something that is potentially risky & that doesn't have much benefit. If people want some upper body work with their ride, you might consider a shorter ride and some arm work on the floor post-ride. Lately, I have been doing a cycle circuit class where we do some interval training on the bike and some intervals on the floor (squats, push ups, ab work etc.) and people really enjoy that format. Some people miss the hour-long straight riding class, but you can't please everyone :)

When my club first started Spin, we did push-ups on the bike, that was about 12 years ago. I have not seen anyone do them recently. I teach and take classes.

On the bike to get proficient, to get better and to enjoy it more as a cyclist requires thinking about the bio-mechanical motion of the spin, the technique called spinning or ankling.

When in the drops working on anterior rotation of the pelvis to flatten the back, during a power interval, tempo or steady state riding in the drops or on the hoods for example. When climbing or sprinting working on steady relaxed breathing, using a push/pull technique, not "push ups".

Push-ups are awesome, but should be done off the bike.

Training on the bike will build a huge engine for VO2max/ threshold power, core stability, leg speed/strength and endurance. And when fitted properly, saves the knees from the extreme loading created from the impact of jumping and running movements.

Why??? I'm not sure that I understand why you would have someone do this. From a performance and safety perspective I'd say that the RISK far outweigh any reward (if there is any).

LaRue, CSCS
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Thank you for your input. Just to clarify I have never once performed a push-up on the spin bike as I dislike this from a safety and biomechanical standpoint. I just see it done so often with other instructors so was wondering if there was any certification out there that favored this move. Thank you all.

Id suggest using equipment for what it was built for.

WHY?????? If you want to challenge yourself , try to stability ball, med-ball ,bosu, TRX ,etc. It sounds dangerous and has nothing to do with function.