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Muscles Used in Running Vs. Cycling

Published Jan,09 2018 | By Keith Tesch

While running and cycling mostly use the same muscles, the mechanics of running and cycling are different and use the muscles in different ways. During running, the muscles of the lower body help to move the body through four stages -- heel strike, single limb support, push-off and leg swing.