tight calves

tommo · #1 07-12-2006, 11:59 PM

I do a lot of running, erging and weightlifting.

Lately after about 30 minutes of doing any of these (weightlifting focused on legs). My calves have been getting incredibly tight, to the point where I have to stop what I'm doing.

Does anybody have any idea what this might be? if so how do I start fixing it?

I stretch periodically probably twice a day on average.

Dane S · #2 07-13-2006, 12:41 AM

Do you stretch after running? It's much more important than stretching before.

absoludicrous · #3 07-13-2006, 12:42 AM

brag

HtotheNootch · #4 07-13-2006, 12:53 AM

You need to develop flexibility in your calves. I've been working hard on it since the inflexibility in my calves was causing me problems in Jiu Jitsu. I'm sure there are enough resources online to find a good flexibility routine.

Habib Marwan · #5 07-13-2006, 02:32 AM

There's this great calf stretch where you form a ~70 degree angle by placing your hands on the floor, your feet on your toes, and your ass in the air. Then you take 1 foot and press down with its sole on the back of the other foot's heel.

Magisastar · #6 07-13-2006, 02:35 AM

Dont run slow. Make your running more interval style, and get your cardo from the pool or on the bike.

Stretching will do nothing.

Chump Change · #7 07-13-2006, 05:53 AM

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Dont run slow. Make your running more interval style, and get your cardo from the pool or on the bike.

Stretching will do nothing.

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Nothing might be an exggeration, but yes, don't over tax your calves unless you have to, i.e. training for boxing or basketball (among other sports)
Stretching can still be beneficial. Warm up slighty, then stretch (dont' stretch cold) and always stretch afterwards.

tommo · #8 07-13-2006, 02:31 PM

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Dont run slow. Make your running more interval style, and get your cardo from the pool or on the bike.

Stretching will do nothing.

[/ QUOTE ]

Nothing might be an exggeration, but yes, don't over tax your calves unless you have to, i.e. training for boxing or basketball (among other sports)
Stretching can still be beneficial. Warm up slighty, then stretch (dont' stretch cold) and always stretch afterwards.

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I am training for a sport and have to "overtax" my calves. Stretching doesn't seem to be doing enough. What other sort of exercises should I be doing?

samjjones · #9 07-13-2006, 02:34 PM

guids · #10 07-13-2006, 02:36 PM

Are tehy tight as in cramping? or just tight? the johnny drama pic is awesome.