What Muscle Groups Are Targeted When Snowshoeing? Which Body Parts Benefit the Most?

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Which muscle group are we activating when snowshoeing?

Which muscles are we using and toning when snowshoeing?

What muscles does snowshoeing work? What parts of the body are engaged and toned when snowshoeing? Use the tool below to see the list of all the body parts that are being used when snowshoeing!

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Snowshoeing for fitness and strength building

What muscles are we exercising when snowshoeing?

What muscles are we training when snowshoeing?

Depending on the sport practised, certain areas of the body will be used more than others, but what about when you snowshoe? Will you tone and refine your figure while snowshoeing? Below is a list of the muscles and muscle groups strengthened and sculpted by snowshoeing!

Upper limbs (shoulders, arms and forearms)

  • Shoulder muscles: These are all the muscles that link the arm to the rest of the body. They include the muscles of the rotator cuff (subscapularis, infraspinatus, pons, supraspinatus) as well as the trapezius, deltoid, grand dentle and angular muscles. These muscles provide mobility for the arms and shoulders (rotation, elevation).
  • The biceps: These muscles are located on the front of the arm and are surrounded by two joints (scapulohumeral, elbow). The biceps comprise two muscles(long biceps and short biceps) which help flex and rotate the arms.
  • The triceps: Located on the inside of the arm, they comprise three muscles (the vastus lateralis, the vastus medialis and the long head of the triceps) which complement the flexor role of the biceps brachii. The triceps allow the forearm to be extended.

Trunk and pelvis (Chest, stomach and back)

  • The muscles of the back: The back groups together more muscles such as the trapezius, the dorsalis major, the rhomboids, the infraspinatus and the round muscle. These muscles play a variety of roles. From the dorsal to the lumbar muscles, they ensure the mobility of the arms and shoulder, maintain posture and protect the spine.

Lower limbs (buttocks, thighs and calves)

  • Buttocks: Located at the intersection of the lower limbs and the trunk, the gluteal muscles(gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus) are among the largest and most powerful muscles in the body. In particular, they provide mobility for the thigh and support for the pelvis.
  • The quadriceps: These are located at the front of the thigh. The quadriceps are each made up of 4 muscles (the vastus femoris or rectus femoris, the vastus lateralis, the vastus medialis and the vastus intermedius). These muscles facilitate flexion of the thigh on the hip and extension of the leg on the thigh.
  • The hamstring muscles: Located on the back of the thigh, there are four of these muscles (biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semitendinosus). They flex the leg and extend the thigh.
  • Calf muscles: Also known as the sural triceps, the calf muscles are made up of 3 muscle groups, including the soleus and the gastrocnemius. These muscles help to extend the foot down the leg

It’s even better to maintain your figure when you can get some fresh air and enjoy the scenery. Snowshoeing allows you to exercise and tone almost the entire body. The main muscles worked are those of the legs (thighs and calves) and buttocks. If you also use poles, the upper body (shoulders, arms, back) can be strengthened.

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