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The lower-body muscles are primarily targeted on elliptical trainer, including the: 1  Buttocks (gluteus maximus) For greater the butt-firming effect, increase the incline. 2  Front of thighs (quadriceps) The elliptical trainer really works the quadriceps. 3  However, thankfully it isnât as noticeable as on the stationary bike.
Types of Elliptical Trainers. Because many elliptical trainers are designed to be worked by the legs alone, the muscles of the legs get the greatest benefits of this type of exercise. The better trainers have handlebar mechanisms that work the arms as well as the legs, giving the arm, shoulder, chest and back muscles a good workout. Typically, the more poorly built trainers work out only the lower body, with the arms used only to balance the body on the machine.