Fitness experts share which muscles running works and answer the age-old question: Does running count as leg day?
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Which muscles does running work?
physical therapist and running coach
(Trail running is a different story, since it often involves more side-to-side motion, she says.)
Plus, everyones body andrunning formis different.
So, doingexercises that focus on the glutesis important.
Strength training has benefits to all athletes.
Asher Kyger Henry, DPT, CSCS
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Will running alone strengthen your legs?
physical therapist and running coach
That can make you a less economical runner and make you more prone to injury.
The bottom line: Does running count as leg day?
Going for a run has very different benefits for your legs than hitting the gym.
So can it count as leg day?
Not reallybut maybe in some specific circumstances.
But I dont think it can completely replace it.
Ultimately, logging lots of miles is not a get-out-of-leg-day-free card.
Strength training has benefits to all athletes, says Henry.
Dont take a stab at wiggle out of it.
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