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Running and sprinting are both excellent ways to improve your fitness levels and are great forms of exercise that result in weight loss, an increase in metabolism, and overall well-being.

But running and sprinting are considered two different disciplines and require the use and strength of different muscle groups. 

If you want to add some explosive pace and speed to your running, it pays to ask: what are the most important muscles for sprinting?

The areas that we are going to be looking at, in particular, include the quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors and calves.

If you would like to know more about the muscles used for sprinting, which are the most important muscles, and how to build those muscles to improve your pace and power… let’s take a closer look!

The Difference Between Sprinting and Running

While it may not seem like it, there is, in fact, a difference between sprinting and running. 

Sprinting requires speed and pace over a short distance.

Running involves less speed and is done over longe

main muscles used in running

main muscle groups used in running