Module 10 - Resistance Training Exercises

Question 1

Which 7 muscles/muscle groups are the primary movers involved with running?

Answer 1

Core musculature, Quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, tibialis anterior, hip flexors.

Question 2

How is the core muscles used when running?

Answer 2

Used to maintain erect upper body and initiate and control torso/pelvic rotation.

Question 3

How is the quadriceps muscles used when running?

Answer 3

Used eccentrically in the support phase of the running gait and concentrically during the drive phase.

Question 4

How is the glute and hamstring muscles used when running?

Answer 4

The hamstrings work with the glutes to extend the leg at your hip when you push off and propel yourself forward for the next stride.

Question 5

How are the calves and tibialis anterior muscles used when running?

Answer 5

Used during the drive phase for forward propulsion and during the support phase to stabilize the ankles. Provide force via the stretch-shortening cycle.

Question 6

How are the hip flexors muscles used when running?

Answer 6

The hip flexors flex the hip so that you can drive your leg forward for the next stride when transitioning from the stance phase of the gait cycle to the swing phase.