What muscles does the VersaClimber work?

Mainly the glutes, quads and upper back. It also works the abs, biceps, calves and front delts.

What equipment do you need for the VersaClimber?

It uses a machine. Without it, the Backstroke Swim and the Breaststroke Swim train the same muscles the same way.

GymVim rates it intermediate. For a beginner-rated exercise on the same muscle and movement, see the Arc Trainer.

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Vertical climbing on a fixed track, driving alternating arms and legs through a continuous upward stride.

Step onto the pedals and place one foot in each, keeping your body close to the column.
Take a handle in each hand at a comfortable height with a slight bend in the elbows.
Set a short stride length to start, so the pattern stays smooth before you lengthen it.
Drive the right foot down as the left hand pulls down, keeping the movement contralateral.
Reverse the pattern immediately so the left foot and right hand drive on the next stride.
Hold the rhythm for the planned duration, then shorten the stride and slow down before stepping off.

Leaning away from the column, which pulls the body out of line and shortens the leg drive.
Starting with a long stride, which breaks rhythm before the pattern is learned.
Pulling only with the arms, which wastes the leg drive that makes vertical climbing efficient.
Setting resistance so high that the stride slows, which turns a cardio piece into slow grinding.

What muscles does the VersaClimber work?: Mainly the glutes, quads and upper back. It also works the abs, biceps, calves and front delts.
What equipment do you need for the VersaClimber?: It uses a machine. Without it, the Backstroke Swim and the Breaststroke Swim train the same muscles the same way.
Is the VersaClimber good for beginners?: GymVim rates it intermediate. For a beginner-rated exercise on the same muscle and movement, see the Arc Trainer.