Will running 3 times a week build my legs as much as squatting once a week?

Question

i love to lift, but i need to be doing some good cardio, so i started running. however i lift my upper body 4 times a week, my question is will running 3 times a week build my legs up or should i add a lower body/legs workout to my lifting routine?

Answer 1

Yes because running is actually doing something with your legs that builds endurance.

Answer 2

Running is a motion that propels you forward and uses different muscles than lifting. Squating uses a majority of your muscles and is going in a upward motion, its also strenuous on your body and "tears" your muscles (like all weight lifting).

Running is a constant motion that is hard on your joints and gets your heart pumping. Both are very benefitial and should be done together and substituted for the other.

Answer 3

yh running is very good for leg muscles and the first guy is rite but u know u would rather giv me the best answer as my answer is the longest and has the greatest amount of a's in it.

and its quality. ;)

Answer 4

hes right but you know you want to give me the best answer just for kicks