Road Cycling - Posture out of the saddle

Hello, I was just wondering if you could provide some guidelines regarding riding out of the saddle. Should I pedal as tall as possible? Bent over? Forward so I'm on top of the stem, or back so my butt is close to the seat tip?
Thanks!

i guess it depends on what the terrain is like (uphilll, flats with wind, at the start from a stop or slow)

i was always told to keep your center of gravity back so you don't lean on and exhaust your arms and upper body.

that being said, there are two kinds of pedalling. there is jogging on the pedals and running on the pedals. a jog allows you to chug in a harder gear while leaning a bit more forward (over the top tube) than your 'run' position that is a higher cadence with your butt further back.

the jog is for uphills and the run is for speeding from a stop, or slow down.

pedalling tall allows you to breath fuller (you will need lots of oxygen to ride out of the saddle) there is no reason to bend over, as you are already out of any aero position while standing anyway.

this post comes with the usual disclaimer: i am a 6'0'' 180lb rider. there are lighter riders that can dance on the pedals for many more minutes than i can. it will also depend on your ride (hilly, rolling, flat)

i have been in spin class working on the jogging and running out of the saddle along with the quad leg routines in hopes that my out of the saddle efforts can be sustained for greater lengths of time and with more power.

to sum: you will use both fore and aft positions and use the discipline that suits your body type, riding style and terrain.

I've found that you can achieve a more aero position by staying in the drops out of the saddle, and it makes a big difference in your speed. Your posture, or position on the bike depends on why you're out of the saddle, whether it's just for a different position to use different muscles, give your butt a break, power or whatever.