Im starting to run about 3 miles a day for cross country coming up in the fall and im wondering if running?

Question

gives you muscle in the arms?

Answer 1

it gives a little bit, i notice sometimes if i do a long run that my arms are a little sore from the swinging

Answer 2

Well yes and no.

Yes if you do push-ups and lift weights. Which will make you a better runner.

No if you just run.

Answer 3

not a significant amount

Answer 4

its mostly leg and cardio stregthening but it will workout your whole body; your arms not so much

Answer 5

no not really

Answer 6

running helps everything, but you might want to bench too.