What muscles do you use to run?

If you just started running to take advantage of its calorie-burning effects, you should also know what muscles you are working. Since running is a repetitive exercise with no added resistance, it builds muscular endurance as opposed to strength. read more

Running develops strong thigh muscles, which include the quadriceps, which are a group of muscles on the front of the thigh, and hamstrings, located on the back of the thigh. Quads act as shock absorbers during ground impact while also facilitating knee extension and hip flexion. read more