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Hill Training - Hills Strengthen

Hills strengthen the main driving muscles-quadriceps, hamstrings and especially calf muscle. As the calf muscles get stronger, you can support your body weight farther forward on your feet and use the mechanical advantage of the ankle. This leads to more efficient running because the ankle is such an efficient mechanical lever.





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