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Quite a few muscles go to work while running. While there are the obvious muscles (Such as calf, thigh, hip, and hamstrings) other muscles are subtly at work also. The abdominal muscles are slightly worked, along with the arms and back muscles. The arms are constantly swinging, going against air friction/wind during the run. Your back helps keep you in the upright position and is constantly shifting while you take each step. So pretty much your entire body goes to work while running (even your toes which push you off the ground). Hope that helped :)
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What muscles should you work out for free running?
you should work out all your muscles, as if you just work out certain ones, then other muscles may develop problems such as pains and tightness due to not being used while other muscles are being possibly overworked
What muscles do you use when you are running?
All the muscles of your leg work when you run. Quadriceps and Hamstrings (Thighs) and Calf muscles work the most. Apart from this your glutes (butt) muscles work a fair bit too. Also while running we tend to move our arms and shoulders and hence your deltoids (shoulder) muscles work too.
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i think its 30 muscles
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What causes knots in leg after running?
You're either out of shape, or you just gave your muscles a work out.
Why do snakes zigzag while moving?
When they move in the zigzag motion they are using their muscles in the body. It's how the muscles work
What main muscles do you use when running?
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What muscles are used in freezby?
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How many muscles do you use in cheer leading?
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When you start running or exercising what happens to your breathing?
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What muscle groups can you work out with exercise bands?
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How does running a mile improve your cardiovascular endurance?
The heart and lungs and other body muscles work harder than normal.
