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Glutes, hamstrings and quads.
glutes contract to bring leg back, and so do hamstring. Quads then contract to push off once the leg has made contact with the ground (a bit like a squat)
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What muscles are used while running?
Mostly your Quad muscles
Which muscles are used in running?
quads calfs
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Most of the muscles of the body are exercised when running. Of course the foot and leg muscles are needed the most but the muscles of the torso and upper body are used as well.
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What are muscles used in ultimate Frisbee?
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