Outdoor Run: muscles worked and form

Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Outdoor Run, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.

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Muscles worked

Main	Cardiovascular system
Also	Quadriceps, Gastrocnemius, Gluteus maximus

Setup

Pace by feel or heart-rate zone and warm up before pushing the tempo.

How to do it well

Run tall with a slight forward lean
Land under the hips
Breathe in a steady rhythm

Common mistakes

Overstriding and heel-braking
Starting too fast

Similar exercises

Jump Rope
Outdoor Walk
Sled Push
Swimming
Air Bike
Elliptical

General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.