20 Ways You're Indoor Cycling Wrong
You death-grip the handlebars.
The handlebars are only there to help you balance — not to bear the weight of your entire upper body. When you grip the handlebars too tight, you end up with unnecessary tension in your shoulders and back. So shift your weight into your lower body by bringing your hips back and release your fists to reduce tension.
Your handlebars are higher than the seat.
When you set your bike up like you're about to take a joyride around the neighborhood, you miss out on the benefits of low handlebars, which force you to activate your core to stabilize the upper body. That said, lower handlebars aren't always better. When the handlebars get way lower than the seat, you'll have to hinge forward to reach them, which can put uncomfortable pressure on your groin, aggravate back pain, and prevent you from performing at your peak. Ideally, the handlebars and seat should be even with one another: