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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.
What muscles does the elliptical exercise use? The muscles that are used on and elliptical are the pectorals, triceps, and biceps when pushing or maneuvering the handles and your gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and quadricepsâ¦ when moving your legs in the stair like motion that is associated with the elliptical movements.